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It's a never ending challenge: to issue the Church's call to stewardship in a fresh and inviting way. Too often, parishioners associate it with yet another request for money.But there is a joy inherent in doing, giving, and sharing. Those who discover this find themselves eager to answer the call again and again, more creatively and abundantly each time. Reintroduce your faith community to this joy with Our Sunday Visitor's latest pamphlet, Living Catholic Stewardship: Joyful Generosity.
The message is clear - Catholics must give as God gives. But Joyful Generosity infuses that message with a cheerful challenge to view every part of one's life as something to be received gracefully from God and shared generously with others. Practical sacrifices will be well-received when suggested with this infectious enthusiasm.
Make Joyful Generosity a cornerstone of your parish's giving campaign and everyday catechesis. Challenge parishioners to choose one activity and complete it within the week or month ...Mail the pamphlet with a list of specific ways parishioners can help in your church and community ...Use it in religious education as a springboard to discussions on related passages in Scripture and the Catechism. ...Pair the pamphlet with kickoff materials for a particular financial or spiritual effort.
Joyful Generosity is also a wonderful supplement to our popular Grace in Action bulletin insert, as an introduction to the subject for new-parishioner welcome kits and a timeless reminder in a rack in church.
-- Sharon Hueckel -- Pamphlet
