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Developing a Culture of Generosity: A Model of Stewardship—Turn on The TAP: Teach, Ask, Persevere
Stewardship as a way of life in Regnum Christi so all are invited to the table!Slide2
Stewardship – Our Future LCsSlide3
Commitments of an RC Member
Draft Statute #34: When the lay members are incorporated into RC, they commit themselves to:#7) Generously offer their talents, time and apostolic work to collaborate in Regnum Christi’s mission at the service of the Church.#8) Support the material needs of the Movement according to their possibilities. Slide4
The AFIRE Team
E for Economy1) Spiritual Life: Know and communicate the spirituality of stewardship, giving and spirit of poverty.2) Formation: Ensure members have formation in understanding the Catholic idea of stewardship and why giving is important…
3) Apostolate: Coordinate fundraising efforts apostolically, ensure all events contribute to the Economy of the Movement.
4) Personal Accompaniment: Accompany donors and provide timely, gracious and personal expressions of gratitude…
5) Team Life: Help teams find ways to support the Economy of the Movement.Slide5
What Is Stewardship?
It is always off the topIt is a way of life based on the Gospel
God owns everything on the earth, we’re just stewards of His creation. That means we are also His money manager with fiduciary responsibilities!
“The Spirituality of Money”Slide6
How do I make it a way of life?
I take to heart the opening words of Psalm 24: “The earth is the Lord’s and all that is in it.”I recognize that part of my God-given make-up is a need to give, and that it is a source of my own peace and happiness.
I return a portion of my time/skills and possessions to God in a spirit of gratitude
I decide on a planned and consistent way of doing this
I take it off the top, rather than from what is left overSlide7
When “leftovers” don’t taste so good!
Clam sauce12 year old cerealSlide8
A Model of Stewardship
Turn on the TAP: Teach, Ask, PersevereSlide9
Teach
Witness – “Preach the Gospel, and use words if necessary.” St Francis of AssisiFormation – Retreats, Spiritual DirectionAccompaniment, Spiritual DirectionUnderstanding our Gifts-Spiritual Gifts Inventory/WorkshopSlide10
Ask
It’s personalRelationship matters – relation not transactionIs messaging clear and consistent?Overcome your fear. If you have been witnessing and evangelizing many will be awaiting your ask
Set the table and sit downSlide11
Persevere
We must stay with itGreat IntentionalityDo we provide invitations?Do we provide hospitality?Affirm and express gratitude
A spirituality of generositySlide12
Time, Talent, Treasure
“For where your treasure is, there your heart will be also” (Matthew 6:21)“Follow me…” (Luke 5:27)Slide13
The 4 Signs of a Dynamic Catholic
Matthew Kelly: Prayer, Study, Generosity and Evangelization80/20 Principle – Not Even Close6.4% of Parishioners = 80% of Volunteer Hours
6.8% of Parishioners = 80% of Funds
There is an 84% Overlap Between the 2 Groups
Generosity in the Gospels: Widows Mite, Mary’s response to God, The Magi, The Centurion…
The Sleeping Giant: Broader Participation of the Other 93%Slide14
A Daily Gift Is Powerful
Planned Giving Over 10
YrsSlide15
Shifting the Mix with Evangelization AND HOSPITALITY
About ½ of “Other” From “c-4” CouplesSlide16
Keep an Eternal Perspective
Don’t Be A Holy Hoarder.We Can’t Take A Full Barn With Us (paraphrase of Luke:12:16-21).We are Evangelizing the CultureSelf Storage - 48,500 Locations in USA
vs 14,000 Mc Donald's and 11,000 Starbucks
65% of Americans who rent self storage have a garage
2.35 billion
Sq
Ft of Self Storage – 3X size of ManhattanSlide17
We’ve Got The Lord and Each Other in the Regnum Christi Family
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BERd61bDY7k
I Got You Babe….(Sonny & Cher 1965)
The RC Family is Dynamic and Generous. “…love one another” (Jn 13:34)