Colorado Knights of Columbus Organizational Meeting July 2017

Colorado Knights of Columbus Organizational Meeting July 2017
Service Program Activities Breakout Session Bob Nellans State Program Coordinator

Colorado State KofC Vision Statement Mission Statement
A Catholic, family, fraternal service organization which carries forth the teachings of our Church with our Bishops, Priests, and Religious Mission Statement To achieve excellence in all programs which assist our Dioceses, Parishes, Missions and communities in providing support for our Catholic values and teachings

Every Program is a Membership Drive
Program is Membership, Membership is Program Every Program is a Membership Drive

Council Program Organization Resources
Grand Knight Council Program Director State Program Coordinator Youth Activities Director Church Activities Director Community Activities Director State Youth Director State Church Director State Community Director Council Activities Director Family Activities Director Culture of Life Activities Director State Council Director State Family Director State Culture of Life Director

State Program Team State Program Coordinator Bob Nellans
Church Activities Director Michael Majeres Community Activities Director George Stragand Council Activities Director Roger Claman Youth Activities Director Larry Herold Family Activities Director Josh Dalcher Culture of Life Activities Director Jeremy Johnson

Safe Environment Majority of councils are parish-based The Knights of Columbus serves in a diocese only at the invitation of the local Bishop. The Knights of Columbus serves in a parish only at the invitation of the Pastor.

Safe Environments are a TOP Priority of the Knights of Columbus
All members have a moral responsibility to look out for and protect children and vulnerable persons The Order has a moral obligation to protect its volunteers All members are responsible to safeguard the good name of the Knights of Columbus

Diocesan and Parish Policy
The foundation of the Knights of Columbus Safe Environment Program is that all members of the Knights of Columbus comply with their local parish and diocesan safe environment program requirements. It is the responsibility of all members of the Knights of Columbus to determine their parish and/or diocesan safe environment requirements and to comply with them. This means that all members must complete all diocesan safe environment program requirements, including training and background checks, as required by the local diocese and parish. Over and above compliance with local parish and diocesan safe environment requirements, certain members of the Knights of Columbus are required to comply with the requirements of the Knights of Columbus Safe Environment Program.

Knights of Columbus Policy
State Deputy- Training Only State Youth Director - Training and Background Check required State Squires Chairman - Training and Background Check required Grand Knight - Training Only (Background check required only if member is serving in an additional youth serving role) Faithful Navigator - Training only where Faithful Navigator’s assembly sponsors a Columbian Squire Circle Youth Director - Training and Background Check required Columbian Squires Chairman - Training and Background Check required Chief Counselor - Training and Background Check required Committee/Adult Counselors - Training and Background Check required

Knights of Columbus Policy
Members occupying one or more of these roles are required to complete these Knights of Columbus Safe Environment Program requirements within 30 days of written notification of their need to comply. Members who do not comply with Safe Environment Program requirements within 45 days will be deemed ineligible to serve as a youth leader within the Knights of Columbus and will be automatically removed. The Grand Knight will be advised of member’s ineligibility and will have the option to appoint a different member.

BUILDING THE DOMESTIC CHURCH
Domestic Church (Family Life) Family of Families (Parish Life) Our Fraternity (Council Life) As we talk today we’ll need to keep in mind the initiative and our programs within these three contexts: What does the initiative mean for our domestic churches, our families? How can our programs impact the homes of all Catholic men and their families? Our Families are called to be the domestic churches we are speaking about and as fraternal leaders this starts at home. We cannot give to others what we do not have ourselves. So understanding the initiative is key to our implementation and successful support of stronger parishes. It is essential that as fraternal leaders we live this out first within our families. The parish is the home for families and this is where our work is most important and effective. Our model of fraternity fits best within the parish. As Knights we already know what it is to be a ‘family of families’ because we live this within our councils and we have this to share with others. Our promotion within the parish is going to be key to our success here and our pastors and churches need to know about our mission and goals Our fraternity is our strength in this work. No other organization supports and strengthens catholic men and enables them to do more for their family, their church or themselves. We need to lean on that fraternity while building and implementing our plans.

Domestic Church Activities
Family Rosary Program Holy Family Consecration Family Fully Alive Father’s Day Affirmation of Wedding Vows Family Week Celebration Holy Family Prayer Program Keep Christ in Christmas Journey to the Inn Spiritual Formation Groups Into the Breach CIS Building the Domestic Church Series Kiosk displays for councils This is the complete list of Domestic Church activities that councils can conduct for credit this year. Some of these are already part of many council program calendars – others are newer this year. This complete list and program action pages are on kofc.org/domesticchurch – a complete website for the Domestic church initiative. 2 suggested programs that councils have a lot of flexibility with are: Family Week – it has long been a KofC tradition to promote a week of family friendly activities in and around the parish – typically during the summer. The Fraternal Leader success planner lists this as the second week of August but councils can conduct these programs at any time that fits their community. There is no set schedule of events or agenda for this program, so any series of family events can fit this requirement. Spiritual Formation Groups – If your councils promote, organize or operate any spiritual or scripture study groups for members or men of the parish – this is what we are talking about. Into the Breach is a very popular new resource available from CIS that can help councils start to organize such groups, but if this is already something that exists then it fits the requirement.

DOMESTIC CHURCH ACTIVITIES
Build strong Catholic families and Catholic parishes Make the council more intricately a part of parish life Help members and their families become more fully formed in their Catholic faith As Knights, we’re good at and comfortable with rolling up our sleeves and getting to work. If there is a job to do, we do it. But we can be more than that. We can help families – and by extension parishes – to be more faith-filled and Christ-centered. This is a goal of the Building the Domestic Church initiative.

Holy Family Prayer Program #5050
Opportunity to promote initiative Build larger family events around the program Plan diocesan celebrations The holy family icons continue to travel around the jurisdictions. Each council should have the opportunity to welcome the icon and host the event in their parish. Councils should use this event as an opportunity to promote the newer programs and focus of the Domestic Church initiative. Grand Knights or council leaders may take a few minutes to introduce some of the newer programs or ideas that they plan to enact in the parish with the permission and support of the pastor. This is an easy event to expand and build a family event around, by simply providing hospitality afterwards and incorporating it after a Mass or asking your pastor to include adoration and benediction as part of the service.

Consecration to the Holy Family #10371
Every parish with KofC presence First Sunday after Christmas Feast of the Holy Family (most years) Ideally between Christmas and Jan. 1 OR Whenever makes sense for the parish Every council should promote the annual Christmas time program of the Consecration to the Holy Family. The prayer cards are available from the Supply Department and it is an easy program to run by coordinating the prayer at every Mass on January 1st or sometime during Christmas week.

kofc.org/DomesticChurch
Journey to the Inn Youth & Family focused Advent program Teaches and transmits the faith Requires early planning There is a brand new Keep Christ in Christmas page up at kofc.org/Christmas. Any of the Keep Christ in Christmas programs listed will receive credit towards the Domestic Church requirement. • Journey to the Inn is a great way to incorporate a live re-enactment of the travels of the Holy Family, whether within the church or outside. This would be ideal if you are getting the parish school or religious education classes involved in the events. kofc.org/DomesticChurch

The Family Fully Alive #10162 NEW extended Third Edition
Ideal for new members and their families Parish-wide monthly program Councils should place their orders immediately for the newest Family Fully Alive program. This book is an ideal gift for new members and new parish families. The prayers and meditations coincide with monthly themes for family prayer and reflection. Pastors may want to also utilize the book for a parish-wide program by addressing the monthly theme in one of the Sunday homilies each month. These books are available now for order for only the cost of shipping through Knights Gear or by calling Supply. (U.S. and Canada)

Into the Breach #340 Addresses need for men’s formation
Reflection guide to help launch new men’s program Open to all men of your parish Supreme Knight – During the State Deputies meeting in New Haven said “Our Domestic Church program, and “Into the Breach” will help our councils break any stereotypes still associated with the Knights and help them open wide their doors and invite more of their fellow parishioners in” This is a serious commitment to addressing the spiritual needs of men within our parish. Councils should organize study groups of interested men to read and pray through this important new CIS booklet. This can be a model for other CIS study groups and men’s group gatherings that the council can host. The reflection guide at the back of the booklet offers a suggested program agenda and weekly guide. These books will be available from the Supply department beginning in July CIS Book #340 – Veritas Series. Into the Breach is our newest and currently most popular CIS book. The encyclical letter by Bishop Olmsted of Phoenix is a challenge to all men, husbands fathers and Knights, to become more fully the man God is calling us to be. The Supreme Council staff has written a reflection guide to help councils start a discussion group in their parish centered around the book. The hope is that these group reflections will inspire future men’s spirituality discussions run by our councils. These programs continue to be popular and attractive to all men, particularly younger parishioners.

New CIS Series New Kiosk available for councils ONLY
Building the Domestic Church New Kiosk available for councils ONLY Ideal for parish hall or vestibule display Special Pricing Knights Gear & Supply Department U.S. & Canada (English only) The newest Building the Domestic Church program/activity is the promotion of the new CIS Building the Domestic Church Series – a set of 13 popular booklets that will help inspire and catechize our catholic families. Councils (and only councils) can order the new series for their parish through CIS for the price of $ The cost covers the books and shipping – and receive a FREE kiosk to display the series in your parish vestibule or church hall. By ordering and promoting this series within the parish, councils can receive credit for one Domestic Church activity.

Pilgrimage to Saint John Paul II National Shrine
All councils – especially those within driving distance of Washington, DC, are encouraged to make a pilgrimage to the Saint John Paul II National Shrine A pilgrimage will fulfill TWO of the four program requirements in the Church Activities category if: At least 10 Knights, family members or parishioners take part The pilgrimage includes a Mass celebrated in the Luminous Mysteries Chapel at the Shrine The pilgrims spend a minimum of 3.5 hours at the Shrine Visit jp2shrine.org for additional information.

IMPLEMENTATION PLAN EVERY council needs meetings on the initiative
Council Assessment Pastor & Chaplain District Deputy These are 3 conversations that need to happen and they’re not specifically separate from each other. Your council officers can do their initial assessment separately but those views and goals should be discussed with the pastor/chaplain Your chaplain in a necessity in all of these discussions. District deputies need to ensure that these meetings are happening, and many times not just once, but continuously throughout the year. 2 key team members you need to bring into the conversation and can utilize more frequently -Chaplains -Field agents

IMPLEMENTATION PLAN Parish – Council Assessment
What initiative priorities do you do well? What does your parish need to do to support families better? What activities duplicate parish efforts or detract from our goals? 3 Questions every council needs to ask as part of their assessment. These are driven directly by the Supreme Knight’s remarks in November, where he challenges us to be the resource that all parishes need in support of the family. This is the same assessment State Councils make in relationship to their diocese. EVERY COUNCIL can make the same assessment by following this guide.

Special Considerations
Building the Domestic Church is Not a collection of CHURCH programs Not excluding community-based charity We do want to cover a few considerations that you will encounter as you promote the program. In our promotion efforts we do want to be careful about simplifying our message too much. Not a collection of church programs – This initiative is a focused on the contributions we need to make to our families and our parishes. These are not just a set of “Church” activities and every fraternal leader needs to be able to explain this. Our charity does not just find its expression sometimes within the parish, rather our Charity radiates outward from the parish family. Our refocus on strengthening our parishes is not a step away from that community outreach and civic activity which we are also known for. We’re not stopping anything, we’re in a sense “doubling-down” on our charitable leadership. That means drawing all members of our parish outward into the community. Our programs provide th opportunity for all families to live out the missionary spirit through a Charity that Evangelizes.” That is particularly important for our Church during this Holy Year of Mercy. Lastly, the initiative is not going away. Every council is expected to participate. That means examining our councils role within the parish. That means implementing these new domestic church activities. That means making our councils the best support for Catholic families that we can be.

Sample Projects The following provide
Supreme Featured Programs State Focus Areas Council Area of Interest project ideas Focus on projects and program of interest to your council and parish The more local interest, the better the project participation and outcome Remember to include the interests of men and families of all ages and interests in your planning

Church Programs

CHURCH PROGRAMS Supreme Featured Programs
Refund Support Vocations Program (RSVP) Rosary Program State Focus Areas Vocations Marian Hour of Prayer Keep Christ in Christmas Knights to Christ Booklet / Retreats Youth Keep Christ in Christmas Poster Program Council Areas of Interest Memorial Mass for Deceased Brothers Church Cleanup Chaplain’s Special Project Breakfast after masses Project Moses Ten Commandments memorial 27 27

CHURCH ACTIVITY – RSVP PROGRAM
HOW TO CONDUCT THE RSVP PROGRAM Councils and assemblies receive a $100 rebate from the Supreme Council for every $500 in financial support provided to an individual seminarian, postulant or novice, up to a maximum refund of $400 per individual ($2000 in contributions). Columbian Squires Circles receive a $20 rebate for every $100 of support provided. Identify a seminarian to support. If you need help, contact your state vocations chairman or State Church Director After a seminarian’s name and address is secured, prepare and send a letter of introduction from your council, assembly or circle. Determine how the support money is to be raised. Involve prospective Knights and other parishioners in the fundraising effort. Determine how the money raised will be presented to the seminarian. When presenting money to an RSVP candidate, notify the diocesan vocations director. RSVP assistance also involves prayer and moral support. Make at least one personal visit to each seminarian, and send four letters – i.e.: birthday, Christmas, Easter, and welcome back to school greetings – each fraternal year. 28

CHURCH ACTIVITY (continued)
Encourage members, their families, and other parishioners to keep the seminarian or postulant in their prayers; make personal visits to them; and send communications throughout the year – i.e. birthday, Christmas, Easter greetings. Invite the seminarian or postulant to all council activities and include them on your mailing list for the council newsletter and other communications. Invite the seminarian to join the council. Invite the seminarian to make a presentation to the council, parish, and/or parish youth groups on what it means to prepare for priesthood or religious life. Arrange for the seminarian to host a group of young people from the council or parish at their seminary to meet other seminarians and get a feeling of preparing for priesthood or religious life. Make sure to offer congratulations and support to your seminarian or postulant on their ordination. Apply for a refund from Supreme Council office – to be eligible for refund, monies must be given directly to an individual (not a an institution or fund); money given to an individual must be vocations related; paid with a check drawn from the council-assembly account; and copies of check or other documentation must accompany application for refund. 29

CHURCH ACTIVITY (continued)
Request an RSVP Award Plaque. To qualify for an RSVP plaque, the council, assembly, or circle must provide financial assistance, as well as moral support throughout the fraternal year. Refer to the RSVP Refund Application (#2863) for exact details and procedures for requesting a refund or a plaque. Any council that participates in the RSVP program and meets the minimum requirements, will receive full credit for all Columbian Award requirements in the Church Activities category. 30

CHURCH ACTIVITY – MINIMUM RSVP REQUIREMENTS
Qualify for the RSVP refund and plaque by providing financial and moral support to one or more seminarians. Report activity using the RSVP Refund/Plaque Application (#2863) and the Columbian Award Application (#SP-7). 31

Community Programs

Community Programs Supreme Featured Programs State Focus Areas
Habitat for Humanity Global Wheelchair Mission Coats for Kids State Focus Areas Intellectual Disabilities Program Special Olympics Challenge (See Council Programs) Food for Families (See Family Programs) Coats for Kids (See Youth Programs) Council Areas of Interest Road Cleanup Patriotic Activity Blood Drive 33 33

COMMUNITY ACTIVITIES GETTING INVOLVED WITH HABITAT FOR HUMANITY
Habitat for Humanity seeks to eliminate poverty housing and homelessness one family at a time. The organization assists in providing quality-built, affordable homes to needy families by cooperatively involving the future homeowner with community volunteers and suppliers to build or renovate the home. In the last four years, Knights of Columbus members and their families have contributed nearly 4.3 million hours to Habitat building projects, and donated more than $2.46 million to those projects while working on over 620,000 homes. Habitat for Humanity building projects are excellent opportunities to show prospective members what the Knights of Columbus is all about. The steps involved in participating in Habitat for Humanity include: Contact the local Habitat for Humanity affiliate in your community. Visit or for information on your local affiliate. They will be able to brief you on the volunteer opportunities available to council members, prospects and families. 34

Involve the entire parish community in the project
Involve the entire parish community in the project. This will increase exposure for the council and the project, and will help volunteers develop the skills needed to build a home. Develop a calendar of Habitat for Humanity build dates, and advise council members and parishioners well in advance so that they can participate. Make this a family project. Wives and children can help build and enjoy the camaraderie that comes with completed building projects. Hold a “Thank You” or “Open House” event for all that participated in the build. Make a presentation on other programs and activities in which the council is involved. Then ask those prospects to join...perhaps even have the council First Degree team ready to initiate new members that evening. Any council that participates in a Habitat for Humanity building project and meets the minimum requirements, will receive full credit for all Columbian Award requirements in the Community Activities category. 35

COMMUNITY ACTIVITIES HABITAT FOR HUMANITY Minimum Requirements
Activity must be in a council sponsored project with a minimum of 200 man-hours of service from the council, parish or community and a minimum donation of $1000 to Habitat for Humanity. Report activity using the enclosed “Featured Programs Worksheet” and the Columbian Award Application (#SP-7). Working on a Habitat for Humanity building project, members can show prospects that there is a place for them in the Knights of Columbus. 36

COMMUNITY ACTIVITIES PARTICIPATING IN THE GLOBAL WHEELCHAIR MISSION
The Knights of Columbus and The Global Wheelchair Mission have teamed up to help bring wheelchairs to those who lack freedom of mobility. The Global Wheelchair Mission purchases wheelchairs in bulk and delivers them by sea containers around the world. They are distributed with the help of numerous non-governmental organizations, Rotary, Lions and Kiwanis Clubs and the Knights of Columbus. For every donation of $150 received by the Global Wheelchair Mission, it can deliver a brand new wheelchair which would cost over $500 in a medical supply store. They are shipped by 100 to 280 wheelchair containers directly from the factory to the destination countries at no cost to the recipients. 37

Councils, assemblies, and circles are encouraged to promote this program to their membership, inviting personal consideration, as well as implementing this as an ongoing charitable event. Conduct targeted fund raisers such as pancake breakfasts, ziti dinners, car washes, etc., with the proceeds donated to the Global Wheelchair Mission. Involve the entire parish community in these events, as well as through monthly or quarterly collections after Masses. Arrange for the pastor or grand knight to make pulpit announcements promoting the Global Wheelchair Mission, the Order’s support of it, and the continuing need for support and contributions. Any council that participates in the Global Wheelchair Mission program, and meets the minimum requirements, will receive full credit for all Columbian Award requirements in the Community Activities category. 38

COMMUNITY ACTIVITIES GLOBAL WHEELCHAIR MISSION Minimum Requirements
The council must purchase a minimum of one case of 100 wheelchairs by raising the funds through council, parish or community activities. Report Activity using the enclosed “Featured Programs Worksheet” and the Columbian Award Application (#SP-7). Seeing their efforts bearing fruit around the world will reinforce the global impact of the Knights of Columbus. 39

COMMUNITY ACTIVITY HOW TO CONDUCT A COATS FOR KIDS PROGRAM Distributing coats to needy children not only fills a vital need in the community, it is also an excellent way to build camaraderie among members and prospects. Seeing the joy that getting a new winter coats brings to a child will help prospects to see the Knights of Columbus as an organization they want to be part of. In the last four years, Knights of Columbus councils have distributed more than 72,000 winter coats to needy children. Make Coats for Kids a project for the entire parish community. Assess the need in the community. Pastors and Catholic school principals can be excellent resources in identifying children who would benefit from this program. Determine how much of the need the council can meet. For the Winter, coats purchased from the Supreme Council will cost $16.25 plus shipping (note that the Supreme Council will absorb a portion of the shipping coats). Use council funds or conduct targeted fund raisers to purchase needed coats. Coat drives in the council or parish are great ways to supplement the coats purchased. 40

Council Programs

Council Programs Supreme Featured Programs State Focus Areas
Special Olympics State Focus Areas Knight of the Month/Year Council Newsletter Pennies From Heaven Knights of Columbus State Retreat Council Area of Interest Council Socials (BBQ, Dinner, Movie) Monthly Council Newsletter Athletic Activities (Baseball, Bowling, Hiking, …) 42 42

COUNCIL ACTIVITY GETTING INVOLVED WITH SPECIAL OLYMPICS
As part of our ongoing goal to provide financial, spiritual, and emotional support to those less fortunate, the Knights of Columbus has been a strong supporter of the Special Olympics since its inception. Our goal is to help the games not only become stronger, but to spread to new countries and communities so that more people could benefit from their positive, uplifting example. The Knights of Columbus believe that the Special Olympics are nearly unparalleled in their ability to show the intrinsic worth and dignity of every single human being. These games don't just build strength and character among the athletes and participants; it only takes a few moments with the competitors to be inspired by the force of their determination, and the true sense of God's love. Councils can assist Special Olympics at the local or state level Special Olympics is a year-round program. Knights and parishioners can provide volunteer support for both Summer and Winter games, and in training the athletes in preparation for competitions 43

Volunteers can staff information centers, food courts and other support functions. Perhaps the greatest satisfaction, however, comes from direct interaction with the athletes, helping with competitions or awards presentations. The camaraderie that volunteering with Special Olympics provides will help convince prospective members to join the Knights of Columbus. Host a “Thank You” or “Open House” reception for all volunteers who gave of their time and talent. Let all – especially non-members – know how much their efforts are appreciated. Let prospects know that they are welcome and needed in your council…then ask them to join. Perhaps even have the council’s First Degree team ready to initiate them on the spot. Any council that provides financial or manpower support, and meets the minimum requirements for Special Olympics, will receive full credit for all Columbian Award requirements in the Council Activities category. 44

COUNCIL ACTIVITIES SPECIAL OLYMPICS Minimum Requirements
Council members must contribute a minimum of 200 man-hours in support of state/local Special Olympics activities, and must raise – through council or parish activities - a minimum of $2000 for Special Olympics. Report activity using the Partnership Profile with Special Olympics form (#4584) and the Columbian Award Application (#SP-7). Working together in support of Special Olympics presents members with an excellent opportunity to ask prospective members to join the council. 45

Youth Programs

Youth Programs State Focus Areas Council Area of Interest
Free Throw Championship Soccer Challenge Essay Contest Substance Abuse Awareness Poster Contest Council Area of Interest Alter Server BBQ Youth Group Movie Rosaries to all First Communion and Confirmation youth 47 47

Purchase the coats using the form on www.kofc.org.
Schedule a distribution date, time and location. Parish halls, Catholic school gyms or council homes all make good distribution sites. Secure manpower. Invite the entire parish community to participate. Publicize the distribution among the recipients. Also, advise local media. Host a “Thank You” or “Open House” reception for all volunteers who gave of their time and talent. Let all – especially non-members – know how much their efforts are appreciated. Let prospects know that they are welcome and needed in your council…then ask them to join. Perhaps even have the council’s First Degree team ready to initiate new members that evening. Any council that conducts a Coats for Kids program and meets the minimum requirements, will receive full credit for all Columbian Award requirements in the Youth Activities category. 48

YOUTH ACTIVITY COATS FOR KIDS Minimum Requirements
Council must purchase and donate to needy children a minimum of 8 cases of coats. A case contains 12 coats. Report activity using the Columbian Award Application (#SP-7). The publicity generated by a Coats for Kids distribution will present the Knights of Columbus in a very positive light to prospective members. The days following the distribution are an excellent time to ask those prospects to join the council. 49

Purchase the coats using the form on www.kofc.org.
Schedule a distribution date, time and location. Parish halls, Catholic school gyms or council homes all make good distribution sites. Secure manpower. Invite the entire parish community to participate. Publicize the distribution among the recipients. Also, advise local media. Host a “Thank You” or “Open House” reception for all volunteers who gave of their time and talent. Let all – especially non-members – know how much their efforts are appreciated. Let prospects know that they are welcome and needed in your council…then ask them to join. Perhaps even have the council’s First Degree team ready to initiate new members that evening. Any council that conducts a Coats for Kids program and meets the minimum requirements, will receive full credit for all Columbian Award requirements in the Youth Activities category. 50

YOUTH ACTIVITY COATS FOR KIDS Minimum Requirements
Council must purchase and donate to needy children a minimum of 8 cases of coats. A case contains 12 coats. Report activity using the Columbian Award Application (#SP-7). The publicity generated by a Coats for Kids distribution will present the Knights of Columbus in a very positive light to prospective members. The days following the distribution are an excellent time to ask those prospects to join the council. 51

Family Programs 52 52

Family Programs Supreme Featured Programs State Focus Areas
Food for Families State Focus Areas Colorado Families Fully Alive Family of the Month/Year Family Game Night Perpetual Memorial Society Family Fully Alive Other Council Areas of interest Attend sporting events Family picnic or outing Volunteer at soup kitchen 53 53

SUPREME FAMILY ACTIVITY
HOW TO IMPLEMENT A FOOD FOR FAMILIES PROGRAM In these difficult economic times even something as basic as putting food on the table is difficult for some families. The difference between having a nutritious meal or going to bed hungry can be a thin line. You and your brother Knights and families can be that difference and help set the table for people in need by conducting Food for Families programs. Contact a local food pantry or soup kitchen to ensure they will be able to receive the food and ask what their needs are. Also, determine if there are specific items that they need. Obtain permission (either from the appropriate business owner, government department or pastor) to set up the drive at your parish or a local store. Display posters around your parish, community and stores. These posters should include the time and location of the drive. If you are conducting the event at your parish, hand out flyers to parishioners as they enter the church and ask your pastor to make an announcement about the initiative, or get permission to have a council officer make an announcement before or after each Mass. 54

HOW TO IMPLEMENT A FOOD FOR FAMILIES PROGRAM (continued) Request that a written announcement be included in the parish bulletin. In the announcement ask parishioners to donate nonperishable food items. These items should be brought to Mass the following weekend (you will need to run the informational part of the event on the first weekend and collect the items on the second weekend). Another option that can effectively involve all parishioners is a 40 Cans for Lent program, where every parishioner contributes one can of food for each day of the Lenten season. Pass out flyers to shoppers as they enter the store asking them to purchase extra food and to place it in the collections boxes on their way out of the store. When collecting monetary donations, make sure to have a secure receptacle in your collection area for cash and checks. Place some items in the collection boxes after setting them up so people can see what types of items are needed. Put a sign on the collection receptacle so people who miss the announcement will know what it is for. 55

FOOD FOR FAMILIES - Minimum Requirements A council must sponsor events with the parish community to collect a minimum of 1000 pounds of food to be donated to a parish food pantry or community food bank. In addition, council members must contribute a minimum of 100 man-hours in the preparation/distribution/service of meals to needy people. Report activity using the enclosed Food for Families report form and the Columbian Award Application (#SP-7). Knights are always willing to “roll up their sleeves” to help others; parishioners and other eligible Catholic men who participate in Food for Families programs make excellent membership recruitment prospects. Note: Any council that conducts a Food for Families program and meets the minimum requirements, will receive full credit for all Columbian Award requirements in the Family Activities category. 56

STATE FAMILY ACTIVITY – Colorado Families Fully Alive
Program Outline Bible verse for the family and council to reflect on for the month. Family activity for the month Movie night ideas for the council to host or for families to host in small groups Charity activity associated with the council movie night Family prayer to be said as a family during the month A catechesis reference from the Catechism of the Catholic Church To be communicated monthly via the State Newsletter – Knights Call 57

STATE FAMILY ACTIVITY – Family of the Month
Program Goal: The goal of the State Family program is to have high adoption for the submission of the Family of the Month award. Requirements: Council officers identify a worthy family of the award based on activities and/or services they participated in during the month. The council Family Director goes to the Supreme website to access complete the on-line PDF form for submission. The form can be found at this URL: Upon completion of the on-line form it can be saved as a PDF on your computer or printed in hard copy form. Submission can be submitted in one of 2 ways: - create an and send the PDF as an attachment to Supreme, the State Family Director, and your District Deputy Mailed via US Postal Service Form submissions must be received by the 15th of the month after the month of the award. For example: Family of the Month for July must be submitted and received on or before August 15. Keep a copy of the submission forms for council records. 58

Culture of Life Programs

Culture of Life Programs
Supreme Featured Programs March for Life Ultrasound Initiative Prayer: Holy Hour, Rosary, Prayer at events/meetings, OLG Marian Devotions Civic Action: Caucus Participation (pro Life resolutions, candidates), Call/Write to encourage legislators, Collaborate with Pikes Peak Citizens for Life or Colorado Right to Life Organizations Education :Speakers at meetings/events, literature distribution, parish bulletin, newsletter articles, Divine Mercy end-of-life Public Witness: (Presence) Student for Life America support, March/Walk for life, Abortion clinics, State House visits Donation: Ultrasound, Pregnancy Center, Baby-bottle drives, Roses for Life 61 61

CULTURE OF LIFE ACTIVITIES
GETTING INVOLVED IN THE CULTURE OF LIFE The annual March for Life will be held January 22, 2016 in Washington, D.C., and commemorates the anniversary of the U.S. Supreme Court’s infamous Roe v. Wade decision that legalized abortion on January 22, 1973. All Knights, their families, and other parishioners, particularly those in the greater Washington, D.C., area, and nearby states, are urged to join the march. Councils planning bus trips to Washington should book their charters early, and make sure to invite non-member parishioners to join them. Knights should carry council banners and K of C posters, wear jackets with the K of C emblem, and walk together to show the Order’s support for the right to life. Knights who cannot go to Washington can participate in local or state pro-life marches. State culture of life chair couples will have information on local activities sponsored or supported by Knights in their jurisdictions. State and local marches are excellent ways to involve prospects and other parishioners in the culture of life activities of the council. 62

Knights are urged to schedule prayer services for unborn children at government monuments or participate in other appropriate activities. Invite Squires’ circles, ladies’ auxiliaries, parish pro- life groups and similar organizations to attend or co-sponsor planned activities. Councils can also schedule parish-wide prayer services on the Roe v. Wade anniversary date (Jan. 22), the Knights of Columbus Day of Prayer for the Unborn Child (March 25), or during the month of October (Respect Life Month). Any council that participates in a local, state or national Pro-Life March and meets the minimum requirements, will receive full credit for all Columbian Award requirements in the Culture of Life Activities category. 63

CULTURE OF LIFE ACTIVITIES MARCH FOR LIFE Minimum Requirements
As part of an organized program of the council, with parish and community participation, a minimum of 100 marchers must participate in a local, regional or national March for Life. Report activity using the enclosed “Featured Programs Worksheet” and the Columbian Award Application (#SP-7). The time spent traveling to and from a March for Life gives members the opportunity to explain to prospects the many ways in which the Knights of Columbus is working to build a Culture of Life. 64

CULTURE OF LIFE ACTIVITIES
HOW TO PARTICIPATE IN THE ULTRASOUND INITIATIVE When a council fund-raising campaign raises one-half of the cost of purchasing an ultrasound machine for a pro-life pregnancy care center, the Supreme Council will match the other half of the machine’s cost. To qualify for matching funds, a council must: Locate a pro-life pregnancy care center that is prepared to receive, use and maintain an ultrasound machine. Present a Diocesan Evaluation form (#9884, enclosed) to the diocesan culture of life director, who will recommend whether or not the pregnancy care center will be eligible to participate in the Ultrasound Initiative, by working with the council to determine if the pregnancy care center will be able to staff and operate the machine. This will include: Ensuring the center is properly licensed under state and local laws and regulations to operate an ultrasound machine Ensuring that the center is affiliated with a medical doctor who is willing to oversee the ultrasound machine operations 65

Ensuring that the machine will be staffed with licensed and experienced medical personnel
Ensuring the center has adequate insurance for operation of the machine Determine that the pregnancy care center is not anti-Catholic in any way (for example, some centers have individuals who have attempted to lead Catholic women away from the Church). Once a positive Diocesan Evaluation form has been submitted to and acknowledged by the Supreme Council Office, the pregnancy care center should choose an ultrasound machine that will meet the center’s needs. Get a quote for the purchase price of the machine (not including sales tax, shipping charges, maintenance agreements or other add-on costs). If the council commits to raising 50% of the cost of the machine, fundraising can then begin. 66

The council must be actively involved in raising the funds for half of the purchase price of the ultrasound machine. The council should designate, or open, a council bank account to receive the funds, which should be kept separate from other council funds, to assure tax deductibility of donations. Donated checks should be made out to “Knights of Columbus,” not to the pregnancy care center, to assure that all donations are counted towards the council’s share of the funds to be raised and matched. While the pregnancy care center may certainly assist in fundraising, if the pregnancy care center raises the funds predominantly on its own, without ongoing and significant involvement of the council, the pregnancy care center will not be eligible for matching funds from the Supreme Council Office. Once the funds for not less than half of the purchase price are raised, the Ultrasound Initiative Application (#4886, enclosed) should be completed, signed by the state deputy and submitted to the Supreme Council Office. Finally, plan a check presentation or ribbon cutting ceremony to be held when the ultrasound machine is delivered or is ready for operation. Refer to the “Ultrasound Initiative Guidelines” and “Frequently Asked Questions,” available at for complete guidelines for participation in the Ultrasound Initiative. Any council that participates in an Ultrasound Initiative, and meets the minimum requirements, will receive full credit for all Columbian Award Requirements in the Culture of Life Activities category. 67

CULTURE OF LIFE ACTIVITIES ULTRASOUND INITIATIVE Minimum Requirements
The council must identify a Pregnancy Care Center that is medically certified to utilize and maintain an ultrasound machine, and comply with all regulations of the Ultrasound Initiative to place an ultrasound machine at the facility. The council must raise - through council, parish, or community activities – sufficient funds to cover one half of the purchase price of the ultrasound machine, and follow the published guidelines for obtaining the remaining half of the purchase price from the Supreme Council. Report activity using the enclosed “Ultrasound Application” and the Columbian Award Application (#SP-7). 68

Reporting

Star Council Father McGivney Award Service Program Personnel Report
Membership Quota 7% of current membership Or Minimum of 4 Maximum of 35 Service Program Personnel Report Form #365 Due – August 1st Columbian Award Report Form #SP7 Due – June 30th Founders’ Award Insurance Quota 2.5% of current membership Or Minimum of 3 Maximum of 18 Good Standing Current with all Supreme Council assessments - as of June 30th of the fraternal year Annual Survey of Fraternal Activity Report Form #1728 Due – January 31st Multiple Stars Earn Two Star by attaining 200% Earn Three Star by attaining 300% Earn Four Star by attaining 400%

Reporting Your Activities
The Supreme and Colorado State Council asks that all Councils report on your Service Program Activities There are both Supreme and State forms for complete Goal is to document your activities so your council can Record your activities for historical purposes Help in planning annual calendar Help the planning for repeating this activity

Forms Key Supreme Forms Form 365: Council Service Program Personnel
Listing of all Council Program Personnel Form 1728: Annual Survey of Fraternal Activities Summary of the volunteers hours the Council members donate annually Form SP-7: Columbian Award Application Summary of 4 activities for each of the six (6) service program areas Form STSP: State Council Service Program Awards Entry Form Report on Council Activity Form 1993A: Family of the Month/Year Report on Family of the Month/Year

Forms Key State Forms State Council Service Program Summary Report
Knight of the Month Knight of the Year Father Francis Kappes Chaplain of the Year John J. Mildenberger Pro-Life Couple of the Year

Initial Reporting Form 365: Service Program Personnel
Help Grand Knight & Financial Secretary complete form and have FS submit to Supreme Submit by August 1st

Monthly Reporting Knight of the Month Family of the Month
Submit form to State Knight of the Month Chairman by the 15th of the month following the month nominated Family of the Month Submit form to State Family Director & Supreme by the 15th of the month following the month nominated Council Newsletter Submit to State Council Director by the 15th of the month

Annual Reporting All Programs Church Submit ALL A forms to the
Form SP-7: Columbian Awards Form Form 1728: Annual Survey of Fraternal Activity Form STSP: State Council Service Program Awards Entry Form ONE for each of the six Service Program Areas Pick your Best activities of the CALENDAR Year Church Refund Support Vocations Program (RSVP) Father Francis Kappes Chaplain of the Year Marian Hour of Prayer Participation Keep Christ in Christmas Poster Contest Submit ALL A forms to the State Service Program Coordinator

Annual Reporting (cont)
Community Community Activity Participation Council Monthly Newsletter Knight of the Year Must be from the submitted Knight of the Month winners Youth Free-throw Competition Participation Soccer Championship Participation Poster Contest Participation Essay Contest Participation Submit ALL Annual forms to the State Service Program Coordinator

Annual Reporting (cont)
Culture of Life John J. Mildenberger Pro-Life Couple of the Year Ultrasound Initiative Participation Culture of Life Participation Family Family Game Night Participation Family of the Year Must be from the submitted Family of the Month winners Submit ALL Annual forms to the State Service Program Coordinator

Supreme Awards Program

Supreme Awards Supreme has awards available for each Council
Father McGivney Award Achieve the Council Membership Quota Founder’s Award Achieve the Council Insurance Quota Columbian Award Submit Form 365 & Submit Form SP-7, Star Council Award Achieve the Father McGivney Award, Achieve the Founder’s Award, Achieve the Columbian Award, Submit Form 1728, Council in “Good Standing” Program & Membership Teams Need to Work Together to Obtain Supreme Council Awards

State Awards Program

Annual Council Awards Annually at the Colorado State Convention, the State Service Activities Program presents the following awards Top Division Awards Top 25 Councils Outstanding newsletter People with Disabilities Top collection per member Supreme Service Activity Program Awards State Service Activity Program Awards Father Francis Kappes Chaplain of the Year Award John J. Mildenberger Pro-Life Couple of the Year Award Knight of the Year Family of the Year

Qualifications Awards are based on a point system
Points are awarded for every report submitted Every Report is judged per the criteria in the Service Activity Program Handbook Key to winning State awards is completing and submitting Supreme & State forms

Submissions Please use the checklist at the end of the program section to be sure you have submitted all items necessary for the awards program at the State Level 84

Resources In Financial Secretary Package from Supreme
Surge With Service program manual (#962) Council Report Forms Booklet (#1436) K of C Audiovisuals flyer (#1539) Family of the Month booklet (#1993) Knights of Columbus Certificates flyer (#2640) Vocations Handbook (#1942) Soccer Challenge Guide (#4576) Youth Protection Program booklet (#4670) FAQ About the Columbian Squires flyer (#480) Financial Aid booklet (#951) Free Throw Guide (#1928) Star Council flyer (#4069) Catholic Information Service (CIS program)

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