Stewardship

Stewardship is the way to live our lives by answering the call received in our Baptism and realizing that all we have is gift from God. Stewards are asked to accept these gifts with grateful hearts, develop these gifts, and with a spirit of generosity, share them with others.

Stewardship is more than giving a few moments of spare time or some spare change to someone in need. It is truly a journey of discovery and conversion starting with the individual who asks, ā€œWho am I? Why am I here? Where am I going? What can I do to make a difference? How am I called by God?ā€ As more and more individual stewards reach out to one another, the entire community of faith can be transformed, and together we can build vibrant and engaged parishes embracing Stewardship as a Way of Life.

2026 Stewardship Conference resources: Videos now available

The 2026 Stewardship Conference featured practical presentations and meaningful conversations focused onĀ cultivating strong stewardship of time, talent, and treasure within parish life, always keeping our primary mission in view: to be disciples of Christ. Find videos and resources for the presentations below, or watch all presentations here (passcode: stewardship2026).

Thank you to all who attended, as well as to the Archdiocesan Stewardship Committee, Catholic Community Foundation of Minnesota, Emmaus Partners and the Association of Parish Business Administrators for co-sponsoring this event. Additional thanks to our speakers from Catholic Stewardship Consultants and our gracious hosts, St. John the Baptist, New Brighton.

A Stewardship Prayer for November

by International Catholic Stewardshipā€ÆCouncilā€Æ

Gracious and loving God,
As the autumn season continues its transformation;
and the days become shorter, the earth cooler;
as we anticipate joining family and friends
in joyful celebration on Thanksgiving Day,
we pause to give You thanks and praise
for the abundant blessings You have bestowed upon us:
For life and health, safety and comfort,
food and nourishment, we are sincerely grateful.
Through your Spirit, open our hearts
so that we may be even better stewards
of these rich and unmerited gifts.
Show us how to be a blessing for the poor,
sick, lonely and all who suffer.
And help us nurture the gift of faith,
revealed to us by your Son, Jesus Christ,
our greatest gift,
who lives and reigns with You and the Holy Spirit,
God forever and ever.
Amen.

Stewardship Tools for Parishes

The Archdiocesan Stewardship Committee has compiled these resources to support your parish:Ā 

See also these stewardship resources from the United States Conference of Catholic Bishops.

The Archdiocesan Stewardship Committee is comprised of Stewardship experts who support the work of individual parish stewardship committees throughout the diocese. Members are available to help a parish implement a stewardship committee or reinvigorate a current committeeā€™s efforts with new ideas and programs. Committee Members are also available to visit parish committee meetings. To learn more or contact the committee, email stewardship@archspm.org.

Committee members:

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