Stewardship Resources

Downloadable Stewardship Resources

Stewardship: A Disciple’s Response
A Pastoral Letter on Stewardship
Tenth Anniversary Edition
United States Conference of Catholic Bishops
This edition of the foundational document on stewardship also includes To Be a Christian Steward: A Summary of the U.S. Bishops’ Pastoral on Stewardship and Stewardship and Development in Catholic Dioceses and Parishes: A Resource Manual.

Stewardship and Teenagers: The Challenge of Being a Disciple
United States Conference of Catholic Bishops
Directed at young people, this resource helps teens practice stewardship.

Stewardship and Young Adults: An Invitation to Help Change the World
United States Conference of Catholic Bishops
Invites young adults to practice stewardship as a way of life

Focus on Stewardship
Jim Kelley, Director of Development, Diocese of Charlotte
A one-page handout with a bulleted list of core stewardship concepts, suitable for diocesan and parish stewardship commissions and leadership training

Stewardship—A Way of Life
Holy Infant Catholic Church, Diocese of Raleigh
A model of a parish stewardship annual report

Stewardship Scripture References
Diocese of Rockford
A compendium of biblical passages touching on stewardship

Stewardship Prayers of the Faithful
Diocese of Rockford
Sample stewardship-themed intercessions

Archdiocese of Cincinnati Parish Stewardship Survey
Use this instrument to help identify your parish’s stewardship strengths and needs.

Stewardship Links

International Catholic Stewardship Council (ICSC)
Offers a wealth of seminars, resources, and workshops designed to promote stewardship as a way of life; membership unlocks access to even more help.

Our Sunday Visitor
This publisher’s offering envelopes division has expanded to offer a wide variety of stewardship solutions, including a stewardship news feed, conferences, and webinars.

Gallup Press
Publisher of Living Your Strengths: Discover Your God-Given Talents and Inspire Your Community, by Albert L. Winseman, Donald O. Clifton, and Curt Liesveld, and Growing an Engaged Church, by Albert L. Winseman

e-Newsletters and Bulletin Inserts

Parish Stewardship Education and Services Committee e-Bulletin
International Catholic Stewardship Council
Monthly downloadable e-newsletter, also available in Spanish

The Good Steward
Our Sunday Visitor/O’Meara, Ferguson, Whelan, and Conway
Monthly reflections by noted stewardship consultant, author, and speaker Daniel Conway

Stewardship Today
Diocese of Baton Rouge
A monthly newsletter for parishes of the Diocese of Baton Rouge and Catholics everywhere

Grace in Action: Living Catholic Stewardship
Our Sunday Visitor
Monthly bulletin insert with stewardship reflections and activities for parishioners of all ages

Other Resources

Giving and Doing Thanks: A Letter to the Faithful of Cincinnati on Gratitude
Most Rev. Daniel E. Pilarczyk, Archbishop of Cincinnati
Archbishop Pilarczyk’s Thanksgiving letter, reflecting on his “Grateful Believers” series

Stewardship Prayers
Archdiocese of Philadelphia
A collection of stewardship-themed prayers for use at various occasions