Be Not Afraid, Open the Doors to Christ

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1 Be ot fraid, pen the Doors to Christ

2 FH C Updated Program odel Be ot fraid, pen the Doors to Christ

3 FH C FFCV JULY 1, 2018 pplies to next fraternal year he P-7 due June 30, 2018 has CHGD Goal s o Be R CUCL ffects Columbian ward nly Be ot fraid, pen the Doors to Christ

4 From upreme Knight Carl nderson t has been nearly 50 years since urge with ervice was introduced as our program model. lthough urge has served us well through the years, in order to simplify our program structure and better align programs under main priority areas, am pleased to announce a new program model titled Faith in ction that will take effect with the fraternal year. his model is an evolution of the Building the Domestic Church While trengthening ur Parishes initiative that was introduced in ovember t embodies a simplified overall program structure featuring four instead of six categories so as to foster greater understanding and implementation of programs at the council level. Be ot fraid, pen the Doors to Christ

5 Key points regarding the updated program model are: Faith in ction will be the new umbrella for all upreme Council recommended programs, replacing urge with ervice. he new program categories will be : Faith, Family, Community and Life. Councils should appoint a Faith Director, Family Director, Community Director and Life Director. (Councils will no longer need to appoint a Youth Director and Council Director). Building the Domestic Church programs will be integrated into the new Faith in ction framework. he new model will reduce the number of programs required to earn the Columbian ward to four programs in four categories totaling 16 programs (instead of 24 programs across six categories). ll current upreme Council priority programs will continue. ine new upreme Council priority programs will be introduced. Be ot fraid, pen the Doors to Christ

6 FH C ew Program Categories hese four categories represent our main priorities as an rder. Faith: ur goal is to strengthen our men and their families in the faith. When we entered the rder, we were reminded to constantly inform ourselves in the Catholic faith. his formation goes beyond mere facts or religious practice to an authentic connection with a loving God and his son Jesus Christ. Be ot fraid, pen the Doors to Christ

7 FH C ew Program Categories hese four categories represent our main priorities as an rder. Family: Father ichael J. cgivney sought to strengthen the familial bond of father to mother and children to parents. ur family programs are an evolution and response to a society that seeks to weaken the bonds of family. We must make it clear that society should value a family that is faithful to God and each other. Be ot fraid, pen the Doors to Christ

8 FH C ew Program Categories hese four categories represent our main priorities as an rder. Community: s Knights of Columbus, we are called to serve our family and our God. ur first principle is Charity, at home with our families or in our communities. his is a critical part of our Knights of Columbus mission. Be ot fraid, pen the Doors to Christ

9 FH C ew Program Categories hese four categories represent our main priorities as an rder. Life: he urgency of the threat to a culture of life cannot be misunderstood. Respect for the dignity of life demands a commitment to human rights across a broad spectrum. Both as Knights of Columbus and as followers of Christ, Catholics must be committed to the defense of life in all its stages and in every condition (aint John Paul, 1995). Be ot fraid, pen the Doors to Christ

10 FR 365 C FL LCRCLLY Be ot fraid, pen the Doors to Christ

11 FH C afe nvironment Program Under Faith in ction, certain council officers/chairmen are required to take safe environment training and may also be required to provide authorization for a background check. ome positions also have access to Praesidium s RU dministration dashboard to view member compliance within their council or jurisdiction. Be ot fraid, pen the Doors to Christ

12 FH C afe nvironment Program s the ervice Program Personnel Report (#365) is being completed, ensure that all member addresses are accurate. Praesidium, the Knights of Columbus safe environment partner, will use these addresses to send notifications to the program directors and chairs required to complete safe environment training and to provide authorization for a background check. Directors and chairs should look for notifications from Praesidium in their inbox or spam folder for their assigned username and password to complete the required training and the link necessary to provide their background check authorization. Knights of Columbus covers all costs associated with these requirements. Be ot fraid, pen the Doors to Christ

13 FH C afe nvironment Program mail notifications are unique to each recipient and cannot be forwarded or used by another director or chair, and are also time sensitive. he recipient must complete the training and background check authorization within thirty (30) days of notification. Be ot fraid, pen the Doors to Christ

14 FH C Categories liminated Q: What happened to the youth category? : he Youth category is consolidated into the Community category to better align all community outreach programs including those involving youth and their families. Q: Do you need to assign a council youth director? : o. here is no need to assign a council youth director. he program responsibilities have moved under the Community program category. Be ot fraid, pen the Doors to Christ

15 FH C Categories liminated Q: What happened to the Council category? : he Council category is consolidated into the Faith and Family categories. Council programs that involve fraternity should include both faith-based activities and family activities. hese programs offer opportunities for Knights to come together in shared purpose to foster unity and spirituality. Be ot fraid, pen the Doors to Christ

16 FH C FURD PRGR Q: re there still featured programs? : Yes, the featured programs have remained. hey are: RVP, Food for Families, Coats for Kids, Global Wheelchair ission, Habitat for Humanity, arch for Life, pecial lympics, and Ultrasound Program. ote, however, that Columbian quires is no longer a featured program. Be ot fraid, pen the Doors to Christ

17 FH C FURD PRGR Q: Will the council still receive four credits, or full credit, per category for a featured program? : o. he council will only receive two credits, or half credit, per category for a featured program. While we realize that this may seem like a penalty, we are encouraging councils to enhance their fraternal and parish life with a variety of enriched programs available in the new Faith in ction model or programs uniquely their own. Be ot fraid, pen the Doors to Christ

18 FH C RQURD PRGR Q: re there required programs? : Yes. n each category, in order to earn the Columbian ward, we ask that each council conduct one essential program. he vast majority of councils are already doing one or more of these types of programs. hese programs were designed to enrich the spiritual life of the council, family and community and are incredibly simple to implement, often complementing other activities the council is already doing. Be ot fraid, pen the Doors to Christ

19 FH C RQURD PRGR Q: What are the required programs? : hese programs are: Faith: piritual Reflection Program Family: Consecration to the Holy Family Community: Helping Hands Life: ovena for Life Be ot fraid, pen the Doors to Christ

20 FH C RQURD PRGR FH CV piritual Reflection Program Under the guidance of their chaplain, each council plan opportunities for prayer and reflection together as a fraternity. Councils can attend a retreat or day of reflection together or perhaps organize their own event for the men of their parish. Be ot fraid, pen the Doors to Christ

21 FH C RQURD PRGR FLY CV Consecration to the Holy Family Councils invite families of their parish to offer the prayer of Consecration to the Holy Family through which families invoke the protection of the Holy Family. traditional recommendation is that this take place on the feast of the Holy Family, typically the first unday after Christmas. Be ot fraid, pen the Doors to Christ

22 FH C RQURD PRGR CUY CV Homeless ssistance Councils are encouraged to organize or participate in a program that addresses the needs of those who are homeless in their community with the intention to provide them dignity, hope and love. ctivities include cooking soup kitchen meals, volunteering or operating a food pantry, and participating in mission trip as a parish. Be ot fraid, pen the Doors to Christ

23 FH C RQURD PRGR LF CV ovena for Life he protection of life is a sustained prayer intention of the Church and our Knights of Columbus councils. council can promote 9 days of prayer for a culture of life both in the parish and in our homes. hese novenas could proceed or end with major feast days or pro-life events. Be ot fraid, pen the Doors to Christ

24 FH C FH CV RVP upport for individual seminarians and postulants. Provides financial support and emotional support and, most importantly, prayer for vocations. Participating councils receive a $100 refund for every $500 donated to an individual. he maximum is $400 per individual in one year. nto the Breach Council starts reflection and study groups using the guide printed in the book. nto the Breach should be a resource and reflection piece for all councils striving to deepen their spirituality and formation. arian con Prayer Program he arian icons make their pilgrimage through each jurisdiction. Councils can coordinate with their state chair to host the icon for a prayer service at their parish, spreading devotion to ur Lady. Be ot fraid, pen the Doors to Christ

25 FH C FH CV C Domestic Church Kiosk & eries For $150, councils can order the first set of books and receive a free kiosk to display the most popular C resources aimed at helping us to live out the Church s mission and vision for our families. ach set contains 225 books, or 15 copies of each. Rosary Program he Rosary program encourages councils to schedule rosary prayer services in their parishes and to promote devotion to the rosary in our homes and among our members. Rosary kits with rosary rings, prayer cards, and leader books are available for councils to order. Be ot fraid, pen the Doors to Christ

26 FH C FH CV W Holy Hour Councils work with their pastors to organize regular holy hours of ucharistic adoration. KofCholy hours could be particular prepared for men, complete with preaching, a communal rosary, and prayers to t. Joseph and Fr. cgivney. W acramental Gifts Councils are present for the most important sacramental events in the lives of families. hrough special gifts and prayers, a council can support the family at these times and build a closer relationship with the parish community. Be ot fraid, pen the Doors to Christ

27 FH C FLY CV Food for Families Councils donate and support community food pantries, community food banks, and soup kitchens. he upreme Council will refund $100 for every $500 donated, or for every 1,000 pounds of food that a council contributes -up to a maximum of $500 per council per fraternal year. Family of the onth/year Promoting and supporting the development of strong and vibrant families, councils establish a committee to select a Family of the onth each month. Recognizing families that strive to model traditional Christian family values. Be ot fraid, pen the Doors to Christ

28 FH C n updated program model for councils FLY CV Keep Christ in Christmas -(Posada, Poster Contest, Creche Blessing/ree Lighting, etc) collection of Knights of Columbus activities that promote the season of dvent and Christmas in their proper context, centered on the nativity of Jesus. hrough a variety of activities, councils promote the true spirit of Christmas in our homes, schools and communities, and they evangelize society through their faithful acts and celebrations. Family Fully live -he Family Fully live program provides monthly themes, reflections, meditations and family projects to help each family place God and the Catholic faith at the center of its life. Used as a devotional for all families throughout the liturgical year. Be ot fraid, pen the Doors to Christ

29 FH C FLY CV Family Week Designed for councils to work with their parishes to plan a special week in celebration of family life through activities that strengthen parish community and unite Catholic family life. Programs can include a ass, family picnic, prayer activities for the home and a service project for the community. W Family Prayer ight pportunity for families of council members, as well as other Catholic families, to come together for prayer, dinner, and fellowship once a month. he location can rotate as needed, where the host family leads the prayer and all bring a dish to share W Good Friday Family Promotion Councils should lead the promotion of attendance at Good Friday liturgy and education of parish families about the importance of the collection for Christians in the Holy Land. Be ot fraid, pen the Doors to Christ

30 FH C CUY CV Coats for Kids -Councils across orth merica can purchase new winter coats for children of low-income families at a discount and to distribute them to families in need in their local communities. Coats purchased at a cost of U$220per case of 12 coats. Global Wheelchair ission Councils are encouraged to donate at least $150 for a wheelchair. hrough partnerships, councils can purchase a case of at least 100 wheelchairs for their own donation sites. Habitat for Humanity Councils asked to donate a minimum of $1,000 or 200 service hours to a Habitat for Humanity affiliate project in their community. Be ot fraid, pen the Doors to Christ

31 Disaster Response Knights of Columbus are encouraged to help prepare and participate in community response. Councils should work with their parishes and diocese to ensure a proper plan before a disaster occurs. n the aftermath of a disaster, councils coordinate with regional and state leadership for a consolidated KofCeffort to bring financial and relief resources to the affected areas. Free hrow Championship-Free hrow Championship for boys and girls between the ages of 9 and 14. Councils can sponsor a competition by ordering a Free hrow Championship Kit, or volunteer to host/or support the district, regional and state level championships. FH C CUY CV Be ot fraid, pen the Doors to Christ

32 FH C CUY CV Catholic Citizenship ssay Contest -pen to all Catholic students in public, private, or parochial schools in grades 8, 9, 10, 11 and 12 during the current school year, this is a creative way to encourage young people to become citizens grounded in their faith. his year s theme is Going to the Peripheries. occer Challenge Designed for players to demonstrate their skills in the penalty kick, the competition is open to all children ages Winners progress to the district, regional, state, and international levels. occer Challenge kit is available for organizing councils. Be ot fraid, pen the Doors to Christ

33 FH C LF CV arches for Life Councils are encouraged to participate or sponsor local, diocesan, state or national marches for life. Councils coordinate at least 100participants or who organize a local march for life will receive credit for this featured program. pecial lympics Working with their state pecial lympics affiliate for details on sponsoring or volunteering for events in their community. Featured program credit is awarded for at least $2,000 in donations or 200 service hours in a fraternal year. Ultrasound Program Councils identify a pro-life pregnancy care center for placement of an ultrasound. When a state or local council raises 50% of the cost of an ultrasound machine, the upreme Council will provide the other 50% of the cost to complete funding for purchase of an ultrasound. ds arise. Be ot fraid, pen the Doors to Christ

34 FH C LF CV Christian Refugee Relief Knights of Columbus are called to raise awareness of the plight of iddle ast Christians through various parish based programs and fundraisers. Funds raised are sent to our Christian Refugee Relief Fund. f particular focus is the resettling families in the town of Karamles, raq. We also encourage councils to utilize the olidarity Crosses as a fundraiser and prayer campaign in their parishes. ilver Rose ight silver roses now take various routes across the orth merican continent from Canada to exico. very pilgrimage stop of the rose is an occasion for prayer and spiritual renewal centered on the rosary. he events share with participants the message of ur Lady of Guadalupe Be ot fraid, pen the Doors to Christ

35 FH C LF CV W ass for People with pecial eeds Knights of Columbus Councils are encouraged to work with their pastor, as well as designated members of his staff, to organize an nnual ass for people with developmental disabilities. t is an invaluable opportunity to welcome families who might not normally feel comfortable coming to a regularly scheduled ass. Furthermore, it will assist the parish in welcoming these families to any mass. W Pregnancy Center upport -any pregnancy centers try to help provide women and families with the often-expensive necessities to care for a newborn child. fter a ass for Life or at any time of the year councils could promote a donations drive for diapers, wipes, clothes, furniture and other necessities, in addition to hosting a reception to raise money for their local pregnancy centers. dditionally, councils can adopt care centers to support as needs arise. Be ot fraid, pen the Doors to Christ