Knights of Columbus Programs Bryan Murphy , District Deputy, New Brunswick

Knights of Columbus Programs Church Activities Community Activities Council Activities Culture of Life Activities Family Activities Youth Activities

Knights of Columbus Programs Church Activities As Catholics we are expected to be active in building a strong parish, Church and community. As Knights of Columbus we should be the lead organization to do this. Church activities enable you and other members of your parish to grow in your faith and set a standard for others to follow. Support Vocations (Featured Program) • Lady of Guadalupe Program Building the Domestic Church • Clergy Appreciation Dinners Keep Christ In Christmas • Alter server Appreciation Events Marian Prayer Program • Parish grounds cleanup

Knights of Columbus Programs Church Activities Faith formation groups • Corporate communions Sponsor holy hours • Sponsor Eucharistic adorations Bible groups and discussions • Rosary making and distribution Teach religious education to children and / or Adults (RCIA) Sponsor and / or participate in parish retreats Volunteer as lectors, ushers, and / or Eucharistic ministers and / or participate in the music ministry WHAT ARE SOME OF THE CHURCH ACTIVITIES IN WHICH YOUR COUNCIL HAS PARTICIPATED?

Knights of Columbus Programs Community Activities Knights of Columbus Councils can develop and organize programs with the purpose of addressing the needs of the citizens of the community Habitat for Humanity (Featured Program) • Wheelchair Mission (Featured Program) Gary Sinise Foundation (RISE Program) • Planting trees in your community Community beautification Projects • Adopt a Highway Being a tutor and raise money to combat Adult Literacy

Knights of Columbus Programs Community Activities Participate in Red Kettle Campaign • Bingo Have a Mass to honour police officers, fire fighters and paramedics Invite police chief, fire chief or representatives to Council Meetings so that they can indicate they can help the community Invite the Mayor to a Council Meeting to talk about the community and its needs WHAT ARE SOME OF THE COMMUNITY ACTIVITIES IN WHICH YOUR COUNCIL HAS PARTICIPATED?

Knights of Columbus Programs Council Activities Council activities are intended to instill a sense of fraternity when members and their families come together in a project that is intended to form unity by linking all family and extended family in some way. Special Olympics (Featured Program) Social events for members and their families Knight of the Month / Knight of the Year recognition Sponsoring Columbus Day celebrations in the community

Knights of Columbus Programs Council Activities Sponsor an athletic team, ie, hockey, baseball, basketball Plan a council outing to a picnic, barbecue, sporting event, etc. WHAT ARE SOME OF THE COUNCIL ACTIVITIES IN WHICH YOUR COUNCIL HAS PARTICIPATED?

Knights of Columbus Programs Culture of life activities It is the role of all Catholics and Knights of Columbus. especially, to defend the dignity of each Human Being at every stage of life. We should work to build a culture of life and a civilization of love. As knights, we should stand by and be willing to assist any pregnant woman in need, provide care for elderly persons, assist those with mental / physical challenges and bring attention to to the injustices of abortion, embryonic stem cell research, euthanasia, and assisted suicide. Ultrasound Initiative (Featured Program) • March For Life (Featured Program) Participate in the Knights of Columbus Day of Prayer for the Unborn Child Support the local hospice by raising funds or volunteering

Knights of Columbus Programs Culture of Life Activities Build a memorial in remembrance of the millions of lives lost through abortion. WHAT ARE SOME OF THE CULTURE OF LIFE ACTIVITIES IN WHICH YOUR COUNCIL HAS PARTICIPATED?

Knights of Columbus Programs Family ActivitIes The pressure from work, schoolwork, sports and other activities, quality family time is difficult to find. The Knights of Columbus offers families a chance to strengthen and build stronger bonds by bringing families closer together in charitable and entertaining activities. Food For Families (Featured Program) • Family of the Month / Year Bowling • Christmas Parties Council Olympics WHAT ARE SOME OF THE FAMILY ACTIVITIES IN WHICH YOUR COUNCIL HAS PARTICIPATED?

Knights of Columbus Programs Youth Activities Youth are our future. Effective youth activities teach young people valuable life lessons on leadership, responsibility, morality and compassion. Coats for Kids (Featured Program) • Columbian Squires Free Throw Championship • Soccer Challenge Substance Abuse Awareness Poster Contest • Catholic Citizenship Essay Contest Providing volunteers at the local “Y” • Sponsor a Boy’s / Girl’s scouting group

Knights of Columbus Programs Youth Activities Conduct a Spelling Bee Promote and Support Big Brothers / Sisters Host athletic events for girls and boys in your area Arrange a retreat for young people Promote youth to volunteer at a food bank WHAT ARE SOME OF THE YOUTH ACTIVITIES IN WHICH YOUR COUNCIL HAS PARTICIPATED?