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2. 2 Introducing A stewardship education effort designed to help parish leaders make stewardship a way of life in their faith community.

3. 2/21/2016 3 Agenda Overview of Resources Video: The Joy of Stewardship Brochures: Our Parish Journey Manual: Key Items and Uses Next Steps

4. 2/21/2016 4 Overview of Resources - Video - Brochures - Parish Manual - Web Library - Parish Consultations - Future Stewardship Days

5. 2/21/2016 5 The Joy of Stewardship Video Tim Mason CEO Mason Selkowitz McDermott Marketing Communications, Inc.

6. 2/21/2016 6 Brochure 1: Our Parish Journey 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

7. 2/21/2016 7 Brochure 2: Our Parish Journey 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).

8. 2/21/2016 8 Parish Stewardship Manual Parish 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

9. 2/21/2016 9 Next 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.

10. 2/21/2016 10 Thank You