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1 The Office of Development and Stewardship Chuck Waletzko Interim Director

2 Catholic Services Appeal

3 Catholic Services Appeal

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5 Advancing the Mission by Serving our Parishes Parish Stewardship Tool Kit and Rediscover Office of Development & Stewardship

6 Desired Outcomes for the Workshops Present Vision, Plan and Resources for Parish Stewardship Provide an overview of the Archdiocesan-wide Evangelization and Catechesis Initiative Rediscover Dialogue As each one has received a gift, use it to serve one another as good stewards of God s varied grace. (1 Peter 4:10)

7 Stewardship a way of life Vision To grow stewardship as a way of life within our homes, our parishes and throughout the twelve counties of the Archdiocese of Saint Paul and Minneapolis. Stewardship APBA workshops, Tuesday, August 20 th at Our Lady of Grace in Edina at 2 & 7pm

8 Stewardship Toolkit Parish Stewardship Tool Kit (Planner) How o Encouragement and formation of our clergy and laity in practicing and teaching stewardship as a way of fulfilling one's ministry in the parish. o Annual Parish Stewardship Conferences o Comprehensive Parish Stewardship Tool Kit (Planner) Parish Stewardship Tool Kit (Planner) What o Based on the teachings of the Church U.S. Bishops Pastoral Letter Stewardship A Disciple s Response o Based on and latest studies and best practices in parish stewardship o Can be customized and personalized to each parish

9 Stewardship Tool Kit This resource belongs to YOU! Helpful in: o Forming and Teaching o Involving, Inspiring and Inviting o Thanking o Being Accountable Easily Accessible and Customizable Print Form (Planner - PDF) Online word and PDF can be customized and personalized

10 Stewardship Tool Kit Promotion and Commitment Segmenting Your Invitation to Give LOGOS Instructions for Request Letter Sample Copy for Letter Segmentation Pastor Letter Reflection Guides Commitment Form Poster Follow-up Letter and Phone Script Thank You Card/Letter

11 Stewardship Tool Kit Planned Giving What is it and Why is it Important 10 Steps to Cultivating a Culture of Planned Giving How to Market Planned Giving in Your Parish 5 Ways to Support your Endowment Fund Sample Sear Letter/Flyer and Will Survey Services of the Development and Stewardship Office Appendix Services of the Development and Stewardship Office Electronic Giving Living Your Strengths Further Reading and Resources

12 Deepen the Faith An evangelization and catechesis initiative helping Catholics rediscover full life in the Church Reach out to Catholics who are not deeply engaged in their faith life or have drifted away from the Church Provide faith formation opportunities for all to deepen their faith Become part of who we are as a local Church by providing ongoing outreach and faith formation opportunities Complements good work being done by parishes, Catholic schools and ministry organizations

13 Rediscover: Evangelization and Catechesis 186, 000 copies distributed 8,500 copies distributed 500+ clubs have been formed in our local church! Durable displays delivered to all parishes Rediscover-faith.org 175,000 page views 31,000 unique visitors

14 Rediscover: Evangelization and Catechesis app Rediscoverapp.com 4,000+ downloads For iphone, ipad and Android devices 9 a.m. Fridays 6 p.m. Saturdays 9 a.m. Sundays Approx. 5,000 weekly listeners New center section in every edition Nearly 80,000 circulation

15 Archdiocese-wide Events Finding God s Purpose for My Life 12,000 total attendees at talks in early 2013 Talks repeated in fall 2013 at new locations Living in Communion with God Overcoming Life s Challenges through God s Grace The Way Keeping God at the Center of My Life

16 October 12, 2013 October 12, 2013 Archbishop Nienstedt Matthew Kelly Father Robert Barron George Weigel Martha Fernández-Sardina Bishop Daniel Flores And more dynamic speakers! Emceed by Jeff Cavins 8:00 a.m. 4:30 p.m. Saint Paul RiverCentre Register now at Rediscover-faith.org

17 Discussion/Contact Information Discussion Q and A Chuck Waletzko, Interim Director Office of Development and Stewardship Archdiocese of Saint Paul and Minneapolis 328 Kellogg Boulevard West Saint Paul, MN O waletzkoc@archspm.org

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