Catholic Stewardship Conference 2015: Stewarding Families in the Church
Explore reflections on stewardship from the National Catholic Stewardship Conference 2015 at St. Paul's Retreat Centre in Guyana. Bishop Robert Llanos discusses the importance of stewarding families and the integral role of First Fruits in Catholic understanding. Discover the Four Aspects of a Disciple's Response to Stewardship and the 10 Principles of Parenting shared during the conference.
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NATIONAL CATHOLIC STEWARDSHIP CONFERENCE 2015 ST. PAUL S RETREAT CENTRE GUYANA February 21& 22, 2015
WELCOME Stewarding Our Families at Home and in the Church Bishop Robert Llanos
The Family An offering of the First Fruits 1. Some Reflections on Stewardship What is Stewardship? Who is a Christian steward? Receives God s gifts gratefully Cherishes and tends them responsibly Shares them in justice and love Returns them to God with increase (Catholic Bishops of USA 1992)
II. First Fruits as Integral to Stewardship The relationship between Yahweh God and Cain and Abel Treatment of First Fruits
III. Flow of the River Diocese
IV. The Family, First Fruits, and the Four(4) Aspects of a Disciple s Response to Stewardship 1. A Catholic understanding of family The family is the first and vital cell of all societies, social and ecclesial 2. The origins of the family (Mt. 19: 5-6) 3. What does First Fruits mean?
They are first fruits because: They are the first and vital cell of all societies The very core of the Church is linked to the well- being of the family The future of the Church passes through the family The spiritual, emotional, psychological and physical foundation of every human personality is constructed and nurtured in the early years of a person s family life hence the importance of the family
10 Principles of Parenting 1. Love abundantly. 2. Discipline constructively. 3. Spend time together. 4. Tend to your personal needs. 5. Develop mutual respect. 6. Teach right from wrong. 7. Really listen. 8. Offer guidance. 9. Foster independence. 10.Be realistic
A. Receive Gods Gifts gratefully Love abundantly (Principle 1 Principle 1) Spend quality time with children Parents should be a loving, nurturing presence in the lives of their children Give your children positive affirmations
Receive Gods gifts gratefully contd Tend to Personal needs (Principle 4 Principle 4) Parents have a responsibility to be as whole as can be Need to be an integrated mix of spiritual, physical, social and intellectual depth in one s life Experience self-giving love Respect and reverence for each family member Children are gifts to be celebrated
B. Cherish and Tend them responsibly Discipline Constructively (Principle 2) Really Listen (Principle 7 Principle 7) Be realistic (Principle 10 Principle 10) Teach Right from Wrong (Principle 6 Offer Guidance (Principle 8) Principle 8) (Principle 2) Principle 6) No family is perfect Use appropriate language and behaviours
Cherish and Tend them responsibly (cont d) Discipline so as not to take away children s worth Communicate by really listening Offer best version of ourselves shaped by moral and spiritual values Parents must treat issues with: Respect Consistency Boundaries Understanding of the challenges children and youths face
C. Shares them in Justice and Love Develop Mutual respect (Principle 5 Foster Independence (Principle 8 Principle 5) Principle 8) need to listen, empathize and find out what is important to others Children need to know how to stand up for themselves family must share its means. Time, Talent, Treasure The elderly as witness to the past and a source of wisdom for the future
D. Returns them to God with increase as the First Fruits Children are gifts from God They can be offered as First fruits as: Priests Married Persons Single Persons who are whole persons reflecting the Glory of God
V. Eucharist Family Stewardship The river flows Eucharist is: a call to sacrificial love A call to put that love into action through communion Families must demand respect of its members through: Obedience Discipline And charity
