Web Seminar
Parish Leadership Development
Tuesday, February 9, 2010
Presented by: Margo Truett
Leadership is an essential ingredient in the development of stewardship. Over the past 11 years, Margo Truett has been working to develop the stewardship process at St. Anne Parish, which includes a leadership program for their Stewardship Council, ministry coordinators, and parishioners. During this presentation, she will discuss how we, as stewardship leaders, can adapt some of the current business leadership models to our work in the Church. She will also share some of the tools used and programs she has developed for the stewardship process at St. Anne Parish.
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Web Seminar
Communicating the Stewardship Message
Tuesday, March 9, 2010
Presented by: Mary Pat Frey
Communicating about stewardship requires more than newsletters and a month-long program of ministry fairs, lay witnessing, and a commitment Sunday. This workshop will provide practical ideas of ways to keep the stewardship message alive all year long and as a shared responsibility among all those involved in parish ministry.
Web Seminar
How to Get Parishioners Involved in Parish Life
Tuesday, April 13, 2010
Presented by: Lorene Duquin
Even the best parishes can become better when parishioners take an active interest in making the parish grow and prosper. This workshop will focus on practical ways to give the people in the pews a sense of ownership of the parish and encourage them to get involved in ministries, organizations, catechesis, evangelization, stewardship, social events and prayer support. When parishioners get involved, amazing things happen!
Web Seminar
Key Elements for Establishing Stewardship as a Way of Life
Tuesday, May 11, 2010
Presented by: Leisa Anslinger
The US Bishops' Pastoral Letter, "Stewardship: A Disciple's Response," and the experience of pastoral leaders throughout the US acknowledge seven essential elements for establishing and sustaining stewardship as a way of life. Explore these elements and related effective practices, to begin or enhance your stewardship efforts. Come away renewed, refreshed, and equipped to lead your parish to grow as a community of disciples and stewards.
Web Seminar
How to Maximize Your Offertory
Tuesday, June 8, 2010
Presented by: Julie Kenny
Take a fresh look at your parish offertory process. Learn to apply stewardship principles, maximize giving, create communication avenues, and get better long-term results when applying these concepts in your parish. Help your parishioners examine their gifts of treasure and how they are active participants in helping the parish fulfill its mission.
Web Seminar
Blending Multiple Cultures in a Parish
Tuesday, July 13, 2010
Presented by: Sharon Hueckel
Your parish is probably a multi-cultural parish, even if you have Mass in only one language. And if your congregation speaks two or more languages, you certainly are! This session will look at some ways to see and celebrate our rich cultural diversity. Come prepared to share some examples of your own and to go home with a wealth of new ideas.
Web Seminar
Stewardship, Not for Adults Only
Tuesday, August 10, 2010
Presented by: Barbara Gaddy
This session will address stewardship for the children and youth of the parish. It will provide some concrete ideas for incorporating stewardship education into faith formation programs. It will also address the importance of including the children and youth in the parish stewardship efforts and parish ministries.
Web Seminar
Forming People as Disciples and Stewards
Tuesday, September 14, 2010
Presented by: Leisa Anslinger
"Mature disciples make a conscious, firm decision, carried out in action, to be followers of Jesus Christ no matter the cost to themselves. Stewardship is an expression of discipleship with the power to change how we understand and live out our lives." These brief sentences from the U.S. Bishops' Pastoral Letter, Stewardship: A Disciple's Response, help us to understand the nature of a lifelong commitment to live as a disciple and steward. Explore and share key themes, strategies, and processes for catechesis that will foster a willingness on the part of individuals and the parish to embrace stewardship as a way of life.
Web Seminar
Working Together: How to Create Joint Ministries with Nearby Parishes
Tuesday, October 12, 2010
Presented by: Lorene Duquin
When parishes work together, amazing things happen! This session will explore the ways parishes can work together on important ministries like bereavement, support for people who are divorced or separated, assistance with the annulment process, support for caregivers, RCIA, adult education, and much more!
Web Seminar
Stewardship Councils: Laying Foundations and Building Bridges
Tuesday, November 9, 2010
Presented by: Margo Truett
Laying a strong foundation and developing collaborative relationships in your parish are two key factors for a successful stewardship effort. In this presentation, Margo will share some ideas and concrete steps on laying the foundation for an effective Stewardship Council. She will provide information on bylaws, Stewardship Council member role descriptions, agendas for council retreats, ideas for team building opportunities, along with stewardship resources from her parish. She will also share ideas on ways to build bridges between your Stewardship Council and ministries currently active in your parish. For those registering, you will be provided information on how to access additional handouts after the Webinar.
Web Seminar
Stewardship and Evangelization
Tuesday, December 14, 2010
Presented by: Lorene Duquin
Don't let the word Evangelization scare you! This session will help good stewards realize that an important part of stewardship is evangelization. It will help your parish embark on an exciting path that leads to attracting new parishioners, welcoming new Catholics, bringing back inactive Catholics, inviting existing Catholics to new levels of conversion, and sharing the good news of Jesus Christ with the whole community.