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

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

3. 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

4. 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?

5. 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

6. 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?

7. 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

8. 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?

9. 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

10. 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?

11. 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?

12. 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

13. 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?