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IntroducingIntroducing

A stewardship education effort designed to help parish leaders make stewardship a way of life in their faith community.

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AgendaAgenda Overview of Resources Video: The Joy of Stewardship

Brochures: Our Parish Journey

Manual: Key Items and Uses

Next Steps

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Overview of ResourcesOverview of Resources

- Video - Brochures - Parish Manual - Web Library - Parish Consultations - Future Stewardship Days

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The Joy of Stewardship VideoThe Joy of Stewardship Video

Tim Mason CEO Mason Selkowitz McDermott Marketing Communications, Inc.

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Brochure 1: Brochure 1: Our Parish Journey Our Parish Journey An Introduction to Stewardship An Introduction to Stewardship

Provides a basic definition of Stewardship

References the Bishops’ pastoral letter

Highlights Time, Talent and Treasure Stewardship…with examples of each

Offers space for parishes to personalize and list contact information

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Brochure 2: Brochure 2: Our Parish Journey Our Parish Journey 2007 Commitment Card 2007 Commitment Card

Provides a form with guidance and examples to help parishioners make an annual commitment of Time, Talent and Treasure to the parish

Ministry names can be edited or personalized to meet the needs of the local faith community.

Upon request, copies of either brochure will be provided at no cost by the Office of Stewardship and Communications (thru 2008).

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Parish Stewardship ManualParish Stewardship Manual Main Body (first five sections): - background and parish preparation - commitment plan elements with samples - ways to maintain or enhance stewardship

Appendix - over 70 pages of sample documents and resources to use or edit as needed - plus a bonus ICSC publication

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Next StepsNext Steps Pick up your parish packet today - 1 per location

Read over the manual - with special attention to the “Parish Stewardship Assessment Guide”

Refer to the Stewardship and Communications website at “dor.org/sd” to access materials

Contact the Office of Stewardship and Communications for more information and to arrange individual consultations.

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