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 July

by the International Catholic Stewardship Council 

Good and Gracious God,
We thank You for this gift of summer;
of being able to pause, relax
and enjoy the abundant gifts
You have given us.
At this time of year,
our thoughts may turn to vacations
and outings. We may experience
seashores, mountains or lakesides.
We may enjoy fishing, swimming and
barbecues.
But whatever our summer opportunities,
we realize they are ultimately gifts from You
and these gifts, Lord,
are ultimately meant to be shared.
Show us the joys of generosity,
keep us mindful of others and open our hearts
to our parish, neighborhood and world.
They need the generous spirit of good stewards.
As we enjoy the leisure that summer brings,
we thank You for Your many gifts,
and ask that You make us a gift to others as well.
In Jesus name we pray.
Amen

10 Ways to Live Stewardship This July

fom the International Catholic Stewardship Council 

1. Invite a single friend over for a meal.

2. Turn off the TV, phone, and computer, and spend an hour devoted to someone you love.

3. Attend an extra Mass on a weekday this month.

4. Take your rosary with you for an early morning walk.

5. Think of a charity which is amply blessed at Christmas. Remember it with a gift mid-year.

6. Each day, say a prayer for one of the world’s trouble spots.

7. Buy or pick a flower for someone without a “reason”.

8. Take your family to a farmer’s market if in season.

9. Stop for a moment during your busy day and enjoy an ice cream cone or other favorite treat.

10. Splurge on some produce and buy enough to share with someone in need.

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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