"As each one has received a gift, use it to serve one another as good stewards of God's grace."
(Peter 4:10)Stewardship
Many people are not quite sure about what an appropriate amount is to give to their church or to charity. Traditionally, to tithe (giving 10% to your church) was the guideline. However, each of us must determine what we are able to give. Many people still tithe - they give 10%. For most people who tithe - a percentage is allotted to their church and a percentage is allotted to charity.
PRACTICING
STEWARDSHIP
Assist a disabled person
Attend Bible study
Attend Mass
Avoid gossip
Be kind
Be a responsible consumer
Cherish your family
Comfort the afflicted
Conserve natural resources
Contribute to your church
Develop your talents
Donate to charity
Drive safely
Examine your conscience
Exercise
Fast
Forgive offenses
Give good example
Give thanks
Help a needy family
Help a single parent
Hold a door for someone
Joyfully donate your talent
Keep the Commandments
Live within your means
Love one another
Make a retreat
Make healthy choices
Oppose violence
Plant a garden
Pray
Pray the Rosary
Recycle
Respect life
Say Grace at meals
Say "Thank-you"
See God in Nature
Serve as a Lector
Serve as an Usher
Share your Faith
Sing at Mass
Smile
Study the saints lives
Support Catholic education
Take a walk
Uphold professional ethics
Visit a cemetery
Visit the Sick
Volunteer
GIFTS OF STOCK
Gifts of stock can be automatically transferred. Use the Stock and Mutual Funds Donation Form
ESTATE GIFTS
Visit the Archdiocese Wills, Bequests and Estate Planning webstie or for more information contact: Rich Goode (312-534-7848) Archdiocese of Chicago Director of Wills, Trusts & Estates/Planned Giving
YEAR-END GIFTS
Some individuals like to make special year-end gifts to support the church. Gifts to the church are subject to IRS deadlines. Year-end gifts must be made by December 31st.
MATCHING GIFTS - Many businesses will match donations made by their employees.
PERSONAL PROPERTY (Gifts-in-Kind)
Being a good steward is using your resources wisely.
Check with an accountant, financial planner or attorney when planning your charitable giving goals.
Charitable Giving Options
What is Stewardship?
Stewardship is a complete lifestyle, a life of total accountability and responsibility acknowledging God as Creator and Owner of all. Stewardship is responsible management of our God-given resources of time, talent, and treasure. It enhances our relationships with God and one another. Stewardship is living out a commitment to be Christ-centered rather than self-centered and involves a conversion of the heart.
