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Stewardship and Development

Stewardship for Children

"Young people are key to life and mission of the Church." - Archbishop Thompson

Stewardship is good for children. Just as the stewardship way of life is a fulfilling and joyful lifestyle for adults, it is also a very good lifestyle to teach our children.

Consider the benefits:

  • Stewardship can help build self-esteem.

    The advertisements that children hear in the commercial world often carry the underlying, subtle message that you are not good enough the way you are and therefore you need to acquire this product or that product to make you acceptable. In church kids need to hear a different message. They need to hear that God has already blessed them with all the gifts and talents that they will need. In fact, God has given them an abundance of good things and they have enough to share.
  • Stewardship can make children happier.

    Unfortunately, in today’s world, children are bombarded with materialistic messages that often lead to a sense of entitlement and to frustration and dissatisfaction with life. In contrast, stewardship encourages an attitude of gratitude. Experts tell us that children usually form their attitudes about sharing sometime between the ages of 6 and 10. They will either develop an entitlement attitude – “The world owes me.” “I don’t have enough.” Or a stewardship attitude – “I have been blessed.” “I am happy to share.” It is impossible to be grateful and unhappy at the same time. As we count our blessings we naturally find a sense of peace and contentment.
  • Stewardship helps children set priorities.

    As children learn that they are called to give back something to God they also learn that they must let go of some of their own wants. Stewardship teaches children the difference between needs and wants. Children learn to concentrate on their blessings rather than on what they want.
  • Stewardship prepares children for their adult role in the Church.

    Children need to learn that stewardship is not just a service project that they must do before they can be confirmed or graduate. Stewardship is a way of life. It is the way a good Christian lives every day of every year.
  • Some excellent resources:

Director of Stewardship and Development

Maureen Coates
912-201-4050

Associate Director of Development

Kelliann Whitney
912-201-4111

Development Coordinator

Theresa Garvin
912-201-4060

Administrative Support

Justin Motes
912-201-4049