Formation for a Stewardship Way of Life
Living a life of stewardship is also living a faith that acts. It may require a shift in priorities for us, it may call us to see God at work in all that we do or make a conscious effort to reach out to those in need. Are you living your life as a "good steward" of the many gifts that God has entrusted to you?
Good Stewardship
- Listening to what others say.
- Expecting much of people because we know they are capable of greatness but recognizing their lives are often heavily burdened and we can accept their best effort.
- Creating connections between Ministries in our parish so that the People of God can clearly see that "all the members, though many, are one.
- Being open to and appreciative of all forms of prayer knowing that God speaks and listens in many ways.
- Taking time as a family to eat a meal together, pray as a family and spend quality time with each other.
- Stepping forward and offering your gifts and talents to strengthen the community.
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Poor Stewardship
- Not consulting anyone because we have all the answers and know what’s best for everyone.
- Expecting and therefore asking very little from people.
- Allowing ministries to operate independently of each other so that there is no interaction or cohesion.
- Insisting on one form of prayer only.
- Letting everyone "do their own thing" because it may be easier.
- Allowing the "regulars" to volunteer because they’re good at it and no one asked me.
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For more information on Stewardship, please visit our Stewardship section.
