Nurturing of talents requires readiness to be present and watch what is happening. Here is what Christ did: “He sat down opposite the treasury, and watched the crowd putting money into the treasury. Many rich people put in large sums. A poor widow came and put in two small copper coins, which are worth a penny. Then he called his disciples and said to them, ‘Truly I tell you; this poor widow has put in more than all those who are contributing to the treasury'” (Mark 12:41-44). Why did Christ decide to watch people giving their offerings? Giving expresses people’s generosity. Yet people can only give if they have been nurtured to give.
The art of giving can be observed right from early childhood. If a child is taught to share playing toys early enough, they will grow with the ability to give freely. This means that children who are able to share what they have will create friendships that will provide opportunities for learning from others.
CALISCO aims at encouraging parents and caregivers to identify if their children have developed the ability to share what they have. This will lead to a new generation that leverages the ability to give. Thus, the hand that gives is the hand that receives (cf. Acts 20:35).