Video Recommendations
A Mouse’s Tale (V 355)
Australian-produced cartoon addresses issues of world hunger and responsible stewardship of the earth’s resources.
Stewardship: A 3-D Way of Life: The Money-Back Guarantee (V 963)
Explains stewardship as a way of life, integral to the life of Christians. The 3-D’s are: discerning our gifts, developing our gifts and dispersing our gifts. Reflects on what it means to give one’s time, talent and treasure. Discusses stewardship efforts that have worked in different parts of the country.
Stewards of Creation, Stewards of Hope (V 1242)
Addresses how faith can shape our response to environmental issues in rural communities. Does not present all the principles of Catholic teaching on creation and stewardship or provide all the answers to questions on rural stewardship, but it is ultimately our task, as Christians, to educate ourselves and explore how we can best apply our faith to questions concerning the environment and rural life.
The Heart of Stewardship: Sacrificial Giving (V 1345)
Integrates the four fundamental principles of sacrificial giving with the concepts of the American Bishops’ 1993 Pastoral Letter, “Stewardship: A Disciple’s Response.” It also sketches the challenge of money for today’s Church, outlines the potential resources among American Catholics for responding to that need, and includes testimonies from various lay people who practice full stewardship.
Book Recommendations
The Catholic Kid’s Guide to Stewardship (BK 5533)
Elizabeth M. Johnson; Twenty-Third Publications
A collection of memorable and touching true stories of what kids have accomplished – and are still accomplishing! Each chapter includes Scripture and the teachings of Jesus, offering passages kids can read on their own or with their families. Also included are idea starters that suggest ways kids can be stewards, depending on their age, gifts and inclination. Each chapter also contains a Note to Parents and Catechists, emphasizing practical points to watch for or to discuss with children, plus a Stewardship Prayer.
Catholic Stewardship: Sharing God’s Gifts (BK5534)
Colleen Smith; Our Sunday Visitor
A concise and specific guide on church stewardship. It suggests a procedure for planned individual giving, and it contains an abundance of useful tips for instituting/revitalizing group stewardship within a parish.
A Way of Life: Four Faith-sharing Sessions about Sacrificial Giving, Stewardship, and Grateful Caretaking (BK 5536)
Joseph M. Champlin; Liturgical Press
Provides four faith-sharing sessions concerning stewardship. The sessions encourage us to recognize that everything comes from God to whom we owe thanks and that we should share a portion of our blessings – time, talent and treasure – with others in order to improve the world and to build up the Church.
Internet Recommendations
www.gbdioc.org/stewardship-a-pastoral-services/social-concernsjustice-a-peace/parish-social-ministry/parish-responds-to-the-economic-downturn-sections/doc_details/214-theology-of-stewardship-by-bishop-robert-morneau.html
Read Bishop Robert Morneau’s discussion of the theology of stewardship.
To check out these materials or other materials from the Diocesan Resource Center, phone Kathy Ward at 406-442-5820 or 1-800-584-8914, or e-mail kward@diocesehelena.org
Published in The Montana Catholic, Vol. 24, No. 4, April 18, 2008.
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