Stewardship

What is Stewardship?

"Do not be deceived . . . all good giving and every perfect gift is from above." 
-James 1:16-17

Stewardship is too often confused with money. “To be a good steward” does not mean simply “to give more money.” Stewardship is a way of looking at our life itself, and our many gifts, through a different lens. It’s about seeing everything we have – our time on earth, our interests, intellect, talents, and, yes, our financial resources – as gifts from God. These gifts are placed in our trust as tools to use for our own salvation and the salvation of all. We are each called to be accountable and to to return those gifts with interest.

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Stewardship is not about giving

But it is about generously sharing our gifts with God through others through our parish and our nearest parish school or CCD; through our diocese; and through the local Church beyond the walls of our parish. We are also called to share our gifts with the many and varied ministries of the Church universal.

Our Bishops teach about good stewardship

In their beautifully-written national pastoral letter on stewardship, the United States Conference of Catholic Bishops teaches us that proper stewardship is not a one-time act of generosity, but a lifestyle conversion:

"[Streardship is] a long-term, continuing process . . . a sharing, generous, accountable way of life rooted in Christian discipleship which [we] can take to heart and apply to the circumstances of [our] lives.
– Stewardship: A Disciple’s Response (USCCB 2002)

Bishop David Zubik reminds us in his pastoral letter to the Church of Pittsburgh, The Church Sharing!, of our responsibility to be a sharing people. We all need to be reminded of our need to share in this important action of Jesus and of the Church. As we continue to be inspired by the Scriptures, this is an obligation, not an optional interest.

Are you looking for a way to help Catholic Schools? 

The EITC program is funded from donations from businesses participating in the PA tax credit program and open to any student, Catholic or non-Catholic, in grades Pre-K through 12.

The Educational Improvement Tax Credit (EITC) and Opportunity Scholarship Tax Credit (OSTC) programs provide tax credits to eligible businesses and qualified individuals contributing to the diocesan Scholastic Opportunity Scholarship program.

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