Canadian Religious Stewardship (CRS) is a registered charity established by Religious Institutes across Canada to assist religious communities in managing their challenges. These challenges include an aging population, fewer members, and maintaining ministries[3][5]. CRS provides various services to support these communities, including canonical sponsorship in agreement with diocesan and pontifical authorities[1][3]. They also offer ethical investment options, such as the Fiera CRS Ethical Fund, in response to requests from religious institutes[3]. ### Key Features of Canadian Religious Stewardship: - Mission: To assist religious communities in achieving their goals and addressing their needs through stewardship[3]. - Services: Offers canonical sponsorship and other services to support religious institutes[1][3]. - Ethical Investments: Manages the Fiera CRS Ethical Fund to align investments with ethical considerations[3]. - Collaboration: Built on collaborative relationships founded in trust, respect, and commitment[3]. ### Challenges Addressed: - Aging Population: CRS helps religious communities manage the challenges associated with an aging population[5]. - Fewer Members: Assists in addressing the issue of declining membership in religious orders[5]. - Maintaining Ministries: Supports religious communities in sustaining their ministries despite these challenges[5].