Research: Best Places to Find Information on Catholic Philanthrophy Best Practice

It is important that Catholic Philanthropic leaders know where to go for suggested research and and information about stewardship education. Below is a laundry list of some of the best places to look when trying to research best practice in Catholic philanthrophy. United States Conference of Catholic Bishops At www.usccbpublishing.org (Under Catalog: Leadership; Stewardship) (Publishing Services, USCCB, 3211 Fourth St. NE, Washington, DC 20017-1104) (1-800-235-8722) • Stewardship: A Disciple’s Response (Bishops’ Pastoral Letter on Stewardship, available in both English and Spanish) • To be a Christian Steward (Summary of Bishops' Pastoral in pamphlet format) • Stewardship and Young Adults: An Invitation to Change the World (Pamphlet geared to young adults in promoting stewardship) • Stewardship — A 3-D Way of Life: Not for Adults Only (A videotape that explains and promotes stewardship among teens of your parish) • Stewardship - A 3-D Way of Life: Money Back Guarantee (A videotape to explain and promote adult stewardship in the parish). International Catholic Stewardship Council (ICSC) At www.catholicstewardship.org (202-289-1093) (Materials are available in both English and Spanish) Stewardship: Disciples' Respond - A Practical Guide for Pastoral Leaders (A manual for parish and diocesan leaders for the purpose of promoting stewardship as a way of life) • Children's Stewardship Manual (A manual for parish and diocesan leaders who are interested in promoting stewardship for children) • Keeping Stewardship Alive: Proven Stewardship Ideas (A manual and CD of creative and practical ideas submitted by parishes, dioceses, and individual contributors for the purposes of promoting stewardship beyond the first years) • Matthew R. Paratore, Former Secretary General of the International Catholic Stewardship Council, has written a series of reflections on stewardship. They can be found on the ICSC website. Liturgical Press At www.litpress.org (keyword: stewardship) (1-800-858-5450) • Called to be Stewards: Bringing New Life to Catholic Parishes (A book by Patrick McNamara with examples of bringing a stewardship approach to funding and ministry) • Creating a Stewardship Council (A booklet detailing the development and formation of a stewardship committee) • Grateful Caretakers of God's Many Gifts: A Parish Manual to Foster the Sharing of Time, Talent and Treasure (A manual by Msgr. Joseph Champlin to help foster stewardship in the parish) • The Heart of Stewardship: Sacrificial Giving (A short video by Msgr. Joseph Champlin and Dutch & Barbara Schultz to promote stewardship as described in the Pastoral Letter) • Parish Stewardship Manual (Step-by-step timetable with examples of letters, prayers, and bulletin announcements; packets with reflection guides, posters, and sample mailings are also available) • Sharing God's Gifts (A small educational reflection guide that explains the meaning of stewardship) • Sixty-second Stewardship Sermons (A resource book for pastors and deacons in preparing stewardship homilies. These short "sermons" on stewardship can also be used in newsletters and parish bulletins.) • Sustaining and Strengthening Stewardship (A book by Jim Kelley with bulletin announcements, stewardship Scripture passages, and questions and answers on stewardship) • A Way of Life (A booklet by Msgr. Joseph Champlin with four faith-sharing sessions on stewardship). Our Sunday Visitor At www.osv.com (1-800-348-2440) • Why Catholics Don't Give, And What Can be Done About It (A book by Charles Zech, Chair of the Economics Department at Villanova University) • Best Practices in Parish Stewardship (a book by Charles Zech, based on surveys of stewardship parishes across the country) • Grace in Action (Newsletters that can be used as bulletin inserts with feature stories on stewardship) • Stewardship by the Book (English and Spanish available in both CD ROM and Paperback, this book by Sharon Hueckel, has stewardship bulletin announcements that reflect the Sunday Scripture readings) • Living Catholic Stewardship: Joyful Generosity (An informative reflection guide written by Sharon Hueckel on stewardship) • Living Catholic Stewardship: Discerning Your Gifts (A reflection guide on discernment for discovering an individuals gifts and talents by Lorene Hanley Duquin) • What the Church Teaches: Stewardship (A short concise reflection guide on the Church teachings regarding stewardship) • Taking Care of God's Gifts: Stewardship A Way of Life (K-2) (A stewardship coloring and activity book for children in grades K-2 by Laurie Whitfield and Robert Cammarata) • Taking Care of God's Gifts: Stewardship A Way of Life (3-5) (A stewardship coloring and activity book for children in grades 3-5 by Laurie Whitfield and Robert Cammarata) • Catholic Stewardship: Sharing God’s Gifts (An informative paperback booklet by Colleen Smith that is sure to motivate people to a better practice of stewardship) • Living Catholic Stewardship Conferences, sponsored by Our Sunday Visitor, provide outstanding speakers and presentations on the various topics of stewardship. For more information go to: www.osvenvelopes.com (under Stewardship Products & Services; Conferences & Events)