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OPENS 10/1/26
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Stewardship Pathway at Incarnate Word
In Service and Faith, We Make God's Love Visible
Stewardship is the grateful response of a Christian disciple who recognizes and receives God's gifts and shares those gifts in love of God and neighbor. Stewardship is taking time to reflect on the blessings we have received from God and giving back a meaningful portion of our time, talent, and treasure to give thanks and support the work of His Church. In short, Stewardship is participating in the life of the church. Below is a visual guide to help you with reflection questions, next steps and helpful tips. If you have any questions or would like help from a Stewardship Ambassador, please call the Parish Office. "We love Him, because He first loved us." (1 John 4:19).
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1. REFLECT: Where do I start?
- Where is God calling me to spend time with Him, grow in faith, or serve others?
- How might my availability, relationships, interests, or state in life guide where I am called to serve?
- What are my talents? Not sure, take the Spiritual Gift Inventory.
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2. REVIEW: What does IW offer?
- Review the many opportunities IW offers to help grow in faith (Encounter), understanding (Enlighten), or service ( Engage) on the parish website, in the Parish Life 101 document, or in the annual Guide Book mailed to all parishioners in October.
- Contact the Parish Office with any questions about stewardship opportunities.
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3. COMMIT: How do I sign up?
- Complete the online Annual Stewardship Commitment Card between October 1-31. You will receive an email confirmation upon successful submission.
- NOTE: Prospective and current school families seeking the Stewardship Tuition Discount must complete the annual Stewardship Commitment, including participation in at least (1) Parish Ministry and (1) Parish Event. See the Stewardship FAQs on the school website for additional details.
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4. CONNECT: When do I start?
- Look for an email from your Ministry Leader in November with a welcome and next steps.
- As Parish Events approach, watch for Flocknote messages with links to register for specific times and tasks.
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5. CONTINUE: Then what?
- Connect with ministry leaders, event coordinators, and fellow parishioners throughout the year.
- During the next stewardship season, reflect again on where God is calling you to recommit or try something new.
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Stewardship through the Faith of our Founders
Stewardship has been modeled by our founding members. Faith of Our Founders is a collection of stories from some of our original founding members and long-time parishioners about their commitment to the Catholic faith and stewardship that helped create our vibrant, faith-filled parish community. A special thanks to all our founding members and their dedication to Incarnate Word and for sharing their stories. Let us honor and celebrate their legacy as we work to continue making God's love visible through liturgy, sacraments, education, and service to others.
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Annual Stewardship Campaign Additional Information
Each Fall a Guide Book is mailed to registered parish families detailing the many aspects of Incarnate Word parish life and serves as a tool to personally discern living Stewardship as a way of life. Parishioners are asked to make a commitment to pray, participate, and give for the upcoming year and submit an annual Stewardship Commitment Card. Commitments should be made with prayerful consideration of each family's unique talents, abilities, and interests. To learn more about the various opportunities please see the list of Ministries and Events linked above or contact the parish office.
Parish School Stewardship Tuition Discount: School families are able to receive a tuition discount if an annual Stewardship Commitment Card is submitted each year, renewing or refreshing their commitments. These commitments should include participating in parish life through prayer and Sunday Mass, joining one (1) ongoing Parish Ministry, volunteering at one (1) Parish Event, and offering Financial Support using envelopes or OSV. For more details visit the School Tuition page HERE.
Prevent & Protect St. Louis Program: If you are interested in volunteering for a ministry that includes youth, elderly, or vulnerable adults, volunteers are required to complete the Prevent and Protect St. Louis Program. Contact the Parish Office, click HERE to learn more, or email Andrea Brockmann ([email protected]).
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