Our parish has a "Pastoral Plan" with goals based on the interests and needs of our faith community.
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Our parish has functioning committees that align with the "Pastoral Plan" and set their priorities accordingly.
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Our Pastoral Leaders emphasize that stewardship flows from being a disciple of Jesus-that spirituality and faith formation are the means to enhancing our stewardship practices.
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Our parish has a Stewardship Committee that encompasses the four Pillars of Stewardship: Hospitality, Prayer, Formation and Service.
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Our staff and/or Stewardship Committee studies “Stewardship: A Disciple’s Response (USCCB Pastoral letter on Stewardship).
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Our parish has a twelve month stewardship plan.
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Our parish has an "Annual Renewal" through which parishioners are asked to make commitments of their time, talent and treasure to the life of the parish.
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We hear Stewardship messages given by homilists, witness speakers, testimonials at the pulpit, music ministers and in prayers recited at Mass and parish meetings.
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We learn about stewardship as a way of life via our bulletin, website, newsletters and events.
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Our youth learn about stewardship in our Catholic school, religious education programs and youth ministry.
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Our parish ministries are available in a directory and on our website.
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An annual ministry fair is held to promote awareness among all parishioners.
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Our parish has a welcome path for new parishioners.
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We know how many parishioners are involved in our parish ministries.
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The database of all parishioners is current and updated regularly.
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Technology is used to help reach and engage all age groups.
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Parishioners receive an annual stewardship report that includes the good news about parish ministries and activities, along with a complete and accurate financial report.
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Parishioners’ contributions of time, talent and treasure are appreciated and recognized regularly and in various ways.
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Does your Parish have a functioning St. Vincent de Paul Society, a food pantry or an Outreach Center?
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