Resources and links

Books for parishes

Advancing the Mission of the Church: Best Practices in Stewardship and Development for Catholic Organizations (St. Catherine of Siena Press, 2009) by Daniel Conway

Best Practices in Parish Stewardship (Our Sunday Visitor, 2008) by Charles E. Zech

Called to Be Stewards: Bringing New Life to Catholic Parishes (Liturgical Press, 2003) by Patrick McNamara

The Catholic Vision for Leading Like Jesus: Introducing S3 Leadership—Servant, Steward, Shepherd (Our Sunday Visitor, 2009), book and workbook, by Owen Phelps, Ph.D.Creating a Stewardship Council (Liturgical Press, 1992) by Marilyn Judd

Forming Generous Hearts: Stewardship Planning for Lifelong Faith Formation (Twenty-Third Publications, 2008) by Leisa Anslinger and Victoria Shepp

Grateful Caretakers of God’s Many Gifts: A Parish Manual of Time, Talent, and Treasure (Liturgical Press, 2002) by Joseph M. Champlin

Great Ideas From Great Parishes: A Parish Handbook (Liguori Publications, 2003) by Mary Ann Jelselson and Carole Garibaldi Rogers

Growing an Engaged Church: How to Stop “Doing Church” and Start Being Church (Gallup Press, 2007) by Albert L. Winseman, D.Min.

Keeping Stewardship Alive: Proven Stewardship Ideas (International Catholic Stewardship Conference, 2006)

Steward Saints for Every Day (International Catholic Stewardship Council), bilingual edition, by Sharon Hueckel

Stewardship by the Book: Bulletin Bits Based on the Sunday Readings (Our Sunday Visitor, 2004) by Sharon Hueckel

Stewardship by the Book: Scriptural Quotations on Stewardship (Sheed & Ward, 1999) by Sharon Hueckel

Stewardship: A Parish Handbook (Liguori Publications, 2000) by C. Justin Clements

Stewardship: Disciples Respond—A Practical Guide for Pastoral Leaders (International Catholic Stewardship Council), English and Spanish editions available

Time, Talent, and Treasure: Reflections on the U.S. Bishops’ Model for Parish Stewardship (Liguori Publications, 2006) by C. Justin Clement

A Way of Life: Four Faith-Sharing Sessions About Sacrificial Giving, Stewardship, and Grateful Caretaking (Liturgical Press, 2004) by Joseph M. Champlin

Inserts

“Grace in Action” (monthly bulletin inserts), Our Sunday Visitor

“Stewardship” (monthly bulletin insert), Parish Publishing

Books for adults

Catholic Stewardship: Sharing God’s Gifts (Our Sunday Visitor, 2001) by Colleen Smith

El Discipulo Como Corresponsable (Sheed & Ward, 1996) by Sharon Hueckel

The Gift of Simplicity: Heart/Mind/Body/Soul (Liguori Publications, 2009) by Brother Victor-Antoine D╒Avila Latourrette

I Like Being in Parish Ministry Stewardship (Twenty-Third Publications, 2005) by Daniel Conway

Living Your Strengths: Discover Your God-Given Talents and Inspire Your Community (Gallup Press, 2004) by Albert L. Winseman, D.Min.; Donald O. Clifton; and Curt Liesveld

Stewards of Joy: Taking Care of and Sharing the Gift of Faith (St. Catherine of Siena Press, 2007) by Daniel Conway

Stewardship of Creation: What Catholics Should Know About Church Teaching on the Environment (St. Catherine of Siena Press, 2009) by Marie George

The Stewardship Rosary (International Catholic Stewardship Council, 1999)

There Are No Shortcuts: Enjoying the Balance of Faith, Family, and Career (St. Catherine of Siena Press, 2005) by Ernie Bono

What Do I Own and What Owns Me? A Spirituality of Stewardship (Twenty-Third Publications, 2005) by Daniel Conway

Books for children

The Beatitudes for Children (Our Sunday Visitor, 2009) by Rosemarie Gortler and Donna Piscitelli

The Big Book of Catholic Customs and Traditions for Children’s Faith Formation (Our Sunday Visitor, 2003) by Beth Branigan McNamara, Sue Robinson, and Anne E. Neuberger

Celebrating the Church Year with Young Children (Liturgical Press, 1988) by Joan Halmo; illustrations by Sharon Pulvermacher

Children’s Stewardship Manual (International Catholic Stewardship Council, 2000)

The Color of Me (Liturgical Press, June 2004) by Linda L. McDunn; illustrations by Barbara Knutson, ages 4-8

Dominga’s Wonderful Year (Liturgical Press, 2003) by Sandi Yonikus; illustrations by Annika Nelson

Elizabeth, Who Is Not a Saint (Paulist Press, 1997) by Kathleen C. Szaj, ages 4-8

I Meet Jesus: He Tells Me I Love You (Paulist Press, 1988) Jean Vanier

Little Acts of Grace (Our Sunday Visitor, 2002) by Rosemarie Gortler and Donna Piscitelli

Small Acts of Kindness (Paulist Press, 1995) by James Vollbracht, ages 3-8

Walking With God Board Books (Paulist Press) by Sally Anne Conan; photos by Heidi Bratton, ages 0-5

Count Your Blessings (2000) by Sally Anne Conan; photos by Heidi Bratton
Imagine: A Story About the Beginning (1997) by Heidi Bratton
Little Ways to Give God Praise (2000) by Sally Anne Conan; photos by Heidi Bratton
The Little Shepherd (2000) by Sally Anne Conan; photos by Heidi Bratton
Rejoice! Jesus Welcomes Me (2000) by Sally Anne Conan; photos by Heidi Bratton
Spirit! (1997) by Heidi Bratton
Where Is God? (1997) by Heidi Bratton
Yes, I Can! (1997) by Heidi Bratton