We are caretakers of all God has entrusted to our care.

Supporting Scripture: "We are put in charge of God's Creation “to cultivate and care for it" (Gn 2:15)

Support from the Bishops' Pastoral Letter: “Realizing that everything in my life is a gift from God: My abilities, my loved ones, my health – even life itself.”

(Bishop Harrington's Pastoral letter, Diocese in Winona, Minn.)

• We receive God's gifts gratefully.*
• We care for God's gifts responsibly.*
• We share God's gifts joyfully in justice and love for others.*
• We return God's gifts with increase to the Lord.*
• We lead first by example, take initiative and are accountable.
• We show compassion and respect for each other and appreciate all of creation.

*taken from Stewardship: A Disciple's Response, Pastoral Letter on Stewardship