As Catholics, we are challenged to examine where we place our time, talent, and treasure. A model by which we should live our lives, stewardship is much more than a form filled out each fall. It is a reflection of our priorities and a measure of whether they align with our faith.
Being a good steward of our time means making time for the most important Person—God. If we truly love the Lord and place Him first in our lives, we will make time to be with Him in prayer. Prayer is our relationship with God. In order to know Him and to love Him, we need to spend time with Him.
Everyone has different schedules, abilities, and interests, but we all share a common responsibility to be active members of the Body of Christ. A good steward is one who takes this responsibility seriously and finds ways to put his or her talent to work. Pray and ask God to show you how your talents can be used to help others. Try a new ministry this year that pushes you to be built through Him. Our ministries found below provide a variety of opportunities to serve through our parish.
Money plays a significant role in our lives, and precisely because of this, it needs to be aligned with our most deeply held beliefs. At the Parish of Christ the King (CTK), we are encouraging each other to be better stewards of our money, setting aside a generous gift to God each week through the parish offertory. Our finances are a gift from God as He has enabled us each with the talents we use to raise or earn income.