FAITH
Our goal is to strengthen our men and their families in the Faith.
Pilgrim Icon Prayer Program
Tom Krueger, Chairman
The purpose of this program is to unite your community in a special act of prayer and devotion of the saints by hosting the pilgrim icon. This years saint will be St. Joseph and will be revealed at the Supreme Convention in August. Those Icons will then be shipped to Texas and then to the different Dioceses. More information will be sent out once they arrive.
Each Diocesan Deputy should appoint a Pilgrim Icon/Silver Rose chairman who will coordinate the schedule within their diocese. Councils are encouraged to schedule and promote this program within their parishes, catholic schools, and any other location. Additional information, along with Posters, log book, and additional Prayer Booklet (#5050) can all be found the Faith link at www.kofc.org/marianprogram.org. Remember to complete the Fraternal Programs Report Form (#10784) after completing this program.
Refund Support Vocation Program (RSVP) (*Featured Program)
Alfred Moreno, Chairman
As the strong right arm of the church, Knights of Columbus are committed to providing moral, financial and spiritual support to our future priests and religious at all stages of their formation. Through this program, council and parish families will raise funds to support seminarians or religious in formation, in their area. For every $500 donated to an individual, the Supreme Council will refund $100 back to the council — up to a maximum of $400 (four individuals) per council per fraternal year. Though financial support is vitally important, it is not the only aspect of the RSVP program. Councils are also called to provide their “adopted” seminarian or religious with moral support and prayers for their success. To receive the credit and refund, the council must complete Form #2863 along with the necessary paperwork by 06/30. More information, posters, Vocation handbook, and more can be found at www.kofc.org/rsvp.
Each Dioceses should appoint a Seminarian/RSVP Chairman to coordinate and track this program to ensure that all seminarians are being supported. State Vocations/RSVP Chairman Alfred Moreno is here to help your council get started or answer any questions regarding this program. As a featured program, RSVP counts for two credits toward the Columbian Award when all necessary paperwork has been submitted.
Building the Domestic Church Kiosk –
The purpose of this program is to help strengthen the domestic church (our families) by providing exceptional religious education materials to all Catholics. Building the Domestic Church Kiosks (#BDC-K) contain engaging, faith-based literature and are available for councils to distribute to members, parishioners, and the public. Councils can find more information and order the Kiosk at www.kofc.org/kiosk. Remember to complete the Fraternal Programs Report Form (#10784) after completing this program.
Holy Hour (*Featured Program)
With this program, Councils work with their pastors to organize a regular Holy Hour of Eucharistic adoration. The purpose of this event is to encourage deep personal encounter with God. Councils can order the “Prayer time: A Collection of Catholic Prayers” booklet, posters, and additional materials (some at no additional costs) at www.kofc.org/holyhour. Remember to complete the Fraternal Programs Report Form (#10784) after completing this program. As a featured program, Holy Hour counts for two credits toward the Columbian Award when the minimum requirements have been met.
Into the Breach (*Featured Program)
Into the Breach is a call to battle for Catholic men which urges them to wholeheartedly embrace masculine virtues in a world at crisis. Councils will institute men’s study groups to read the Apostolic Exhortation Into the Breach and use copies of the Into the Breach Booklet (#340) as a resource. Councils can order additional materials and booklets at www.kofc.org/breach. Remember to complete the Fraternal Programs Report Form (#10784) after completing this program. As a featured program, Into the Breach counts for two credits toward the Columbian Award when the minimum requirements have been met.
Rosary Program –
The Knights of Columbus Rosary Program encourages councils to promote devotion to the rosary in our families and parishes by scheduling regular rosary prayer services. The Rosary Program encourages councils to schedule regular rosary prayer services, on any day of the week, at any time of the year, with guidance of their pastor. Councils can order additional materials and booklets at www.kofc.org/rosary. Remember to complete the Fraternal Programs Report Form (#10784) after completing this program.
Sacramental Gifts
Support families during the most important events in the life of the domestic church: the Sacraments. Councils can order additional materials and brochures at www.kofc.org/gifts. Remember to complete the Fraternal Programs Report Form (#10784) after completing this program.
Spiritual Reflection Program (*Featured Program)
The purpose of this program is to create annual opportunities for prayer and reflection as a fraternity. Under the guidance of their chaplain, councils can attend a retreat or day of reflection together or perhaps organize their own event for the men of their parish. Retreats like “Welcome” and “Acts” are just a few examples of the Spiritual Reflection Program events. Councils can order Spiritual Reflection posters at www.kofc.org/reflection. Remember to complete the Fraternal Programs Report Form (#10784) after completing this program.
As a featured program, Spiritual Reflection Program counts for two credits toward the Columbian Award when the minimum requirements have been met.