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

Thank you to all who attended the 2026 Stewardship Conference April 16, 2026. The day 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. 

Thank you 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.

Videos of the conference will be available on this site for your continued support. In the meantime, please view the presentation aids from the conference. 

A Stewardship Prayer for May

by the International Catholic Stewardship Council 

Gracious and Loving God, 

When your Spirit descended upon the apostles at Pentecost, they spoke the languages of those who came to hear their testimony. They proclaimed a new covenant in Christ Jesus, sanctified by his blood, bound by the Holy Spirit, and sealed in the waters of Baptism. We give you thanks and praise for releasing your Spirit upon us; and in these anxious times pray that it will break through the many barriers that divide people. Let your Spirit open our eyes as a communion of faith to your ongoing presence among us, so we can recognize you when we serve one another. Let your Spirit open our minds so that we may gain the wisdom to work together to show love for our neighbors, and unite our talents to build a better, safer world. And let your Spirit open our hearts so that together we can live more fully in Christ, shine his light of mercy and hope and prepare for the day of his glorious return. We pray this through your son, Jesus Christ 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: 

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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