Knights of Columbus Wheaton Agency

The Catholic Call to Stewardship

In our modern age, financial preparation is often misunderstood. It’s seen as something for

the wealthy, or something to be done only when death feels imminent. But as Catholics, we

are called to a deeper understanding—one that sees planning not as a luxury, but as a

moral responsibility.

In meetings with clients I will say “Everyone is going to die, not everyone’s going to have a

long-term care event or disability… but you individually as a person will die and you should

have a plan around that reality.”

This isn’t morbid. It’s profoundly Christian.

The Catechism of the Catholic Church teaches that we are stewards, not owners, of our

lives and possessions. Everything we have is a gift from God, entrusted to us for the good of

others. Ensuring financial protection, especially for end-of-life, is an act of stewardship. It’s

a way to care for our families, to relieve them of burdens, and to ensure that our final act on

earth is one of love and responsibility.

General Agent Andy Wheaton, FICF, LUTCF

Born and raised in Ft. Worth, TX. Andy and his wife Kate live in Morrison, Colorado with their 8 children. Members who meet with Andy and his team of agents will find them knowledgeable and passionate about what they do. He hopes that the many Catholic families that his agency has been entrusted with will be financially secure through the dedication and persistence of his agents, God’s grace, and the intercession of Father McGivney.