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May
Volume
NEWS
2002
3,
Number
1 1
32
Serving Catholics
Stewardship message
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Jesus said to his disciples: "Whoever has
my commandments and is
the Diocese of Charlotte
Teens "Think, Feel and Perceive with Christ" at youth conference
Correspondent S.C. "When stewardship takes hold as a way of life, the parish family is on fire," said Barbara Gaddy, associate director of development for the Diocese of Charlotte and one of the facilitators at the National Convention on Stewardship. The event was held at the Embassy Suites Hotel April 27, the newly designated ICSC Region IV Stewardship
—
Day.
The event, sponsored and hosted by the Archdiocese of Atlanta and the dioceses of Charleston, Charlotte, Raleigh and Savannah, brought together the talent and experience of leaders from throughout the south-
how
to
make
that
of stewardship spread to every
Retired Bishop John Snyder from the Diocese of St. Augustine, Fla., who is known for his innovative approach to stewardship, gave the opening address where he discussed how his own notion about "what it means to be a steward" has evolved over the years. He credited Barbara and Dutch Schultz, who staffed the first "stewardship office" in his diocese for enriching his own understanding of stewardship. "They helped me to see that stewardship was about putting God first in everything. I had to learn that nothing is mine," he said. "Everything we have is a gift. It's all a gift." After the keynote speech, individuals attended various workshops that highlighted aspects of implementing and understanding stewardship. Jim Kelley, director of development for the Diocese of Charlotte,
gave a talk on "Forming Stewardship Committees" about the importance of having a stewardship committee and the desired qualities of its members. "Look for people who are eucharistic, who have a deep relationship with Jesus,
who
are grateful for that rela-
tionship and
observes them
in
parish and home.
community
recommend
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the one who loves
me. And whoever loves me will be loved by my Father, and will love him and reveal myself to him." I
who
act
on that grati-
tude," said Kelley. He also suggested seeking individuals who exemplify the qualities of a good steward, who are dependable and optimistic. Kelley outlined the tasks of the committee such as effective publicity, developing an annual plan and organizing events like "Commitment Sunday," where parishioners have an op-
—John 14:21
Photo by Mary Marshall
Christopher Padgett shares his conversion to Catholicism with 350 youths from 33 parishes around the Diocese of Charlotte at the 25th Annual Diocesan Youth Conference, which was held at Camp Thunderbird April 26-28.
By
MARY MARSHALL Correspondent
LAKE WYLIE,
S.C.
—
questions over and over, always receiv-
Catholic
—
that youth on fire about their faith was the predominant feeling found at the 25th Annual Diocesan Youth Conference: Sentire Cum Christo ("To Think, Feel and Perceive with Christ") held at Camp Thunderbird April 26-28. Three hundred and fifty youths from 33 parishes throughout the Diocese of Charlotte spent the weekend learning, communicating and socializing as they attended workshops, concerts and Masses; gave testimonials; and listened to guest speakers.
Christopher Padgett shared his journey of conversion to Catholicism. Founder of the band Scarecrow and
Tinmen, which performed Friday evening, Padgett integrated personal anecdotes,
humor and lightheadedness
ing a different answer," he said. "I was frustrated with the denominational breakdown and always came back to the
And
Scripture,
the gates of hell will not
prevail over the church.'"
Padgett soon realized there was an unmatched consistency in the faith and morals of the Catholic Church. "I yearned to learn about the faith, the apostles, the Scripture. I was excited, on fire. I reached out expanding my knowledge. Many of my questions were answered. My life was changed; I was exploding with so much understanding." Padgett encouraged all to be excited about their Catholic faith, to set examples and to blow people away with their beliefs.
The
students were excited about many of them elated to be in a
their faith,
setting with fellow Catholics.
Carmen
into his story that captivated the audi-
Lara, a ninth-grade student and
ence.
ber of
As Padgett has performed
for vari-
ous denominations throughout the years, he said his curiosity about the
mem-
James Church in Concord, expounded on the topic of keynote speaker Msgr. Joseph Kerin, pastor of St. Mark Church in Huntersville, which St.
Catholic faith has been piqued. "Visiting
See
STEWARDSHIP,
page
8
other denominations,
I
asked the same
See DYC, page
14