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, “Who am I? Why am I here? Where am I going? What can I do to make a difference? How am I called by God?” 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 on 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 August

by the International Catholic Stewardship Council 

Good and gracious God,
Even in the midst of these extraordinary times,
you continue to reveal your loving presence
in the communal life of our parish.
Help us to see your active presence
in our parish family,
a community where peace, love and fellowship
will prevail.
May it be truly prayerful,
intensely Eucharistic, and deeply joyful.
Teach us how to be good stewards
of our parish family
even during times of stress and anxiety.
By the power of the Holy Spirit
make our hearts humble and compassionate
so that we may carry out our responsibilities
to our parish family in a just and holy manner.
And through your Spirit, may we love one another
as you love each of us, as sisters and brothers
who gather around the Eucharistic table,
an authentically holy, Catholic community,
working together to hasten your Kingdom.
In Jesus’ name we pray.
Amen

Stewardship Tools for Parishes

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

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 committee’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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