“Stewardship is an expression of discipleship, with the power to change how we understand and live out our lives.”
-“Stewardship: A Disciple’s Response”, USCCB
Stewardship is a disciple’s response — it is a way of putting our faith into practice. When we make a commitment to live as disciples and grow as good stewards, our daily decisions — about the ways we use our time, share our talents, face trials, give within our parish, diocese, and in the world — become focused and centered on Jesus.
Increased Offertory Program
54 parishes participated in the winter/spring of 2023.
Parish Brochures
Our Lady of Hope Parish, Wilkes-Barre
Saint Maria Goretti Parish, Laflin
Our Lady of Perpetual Help Parish, Wyalusing
Lay Witness Testimony Videos
Our Lady of Mount Carmel, Carbondale
Articles about Participating Parishes
New stewardship efforts helping parishioners respond to call to discipleship
Success Stories
DONOR RESPONSE RATES
- Holy Child Parish, Mansfield – 60%
- Saint John the Baptist Parish, Larksville – 59%
- Our Lady of Lourdes Parish, Montoursville – 56%.
The national average is between 30-35%. Our Diocese of Scranton average was 40%.
NEWLY COMMITTED % INCREASE
- Saint Robert Bellarmine Parish, Wilkes-Barre – 85%
- Divine Mercy Parish, Scranton – 81%
- Saint Patrick Parish, Milford – 57%
Parish Resources
Sample Stewardship Commitment Card
Sample OSV Pastor Letter
Time is the universal gift. Everyone gets the same amount each day. We cannot add to it and we cannot slow it down. However, we can choose how we use it.
Stewardship of Time is:
-Talking to God in prayer
-Attending Masses and liturgical services
-Assisting with parish activities
-Investing in community activities
-Being present to family and friends.
Click HERE to view the resourced commitment brochure: “Nurture Faith, Serve All”
Everyone has talents that are gifts from God. Stewardship invites us to offer our talents to our parish and community in order to build up the kingdom of God and spread the good news of the Gospel. We are also called to recognize the gifts and abilities in others and encourage them to use them for God’s work.
Stewardship of Talent is:
-Being a liturgical minister (lector, altar server, Eucharistic minister, choir member, usher, etc.)
-Serving on a parish committee/ministry
-Volunteering for events/fundraisers
-Leading a ministry
-Teaching our faith to individuals of all ages
-Witnessing and Evangelizing
- Click HERE for a sample resource on how to engage your parishioners with Time and Talent.
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