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Programs

Richard S. Guzman, State Director

The Knights of Columbus, initiated in 1882 by Blessed Fr. Michael McGivney, has remained successful and sustainable due to our Brother Knight’s Fraternal Council Programs. This year’s programs focus on enhancing the blessed acts of service that bring sustainability to our Order.

Supreme has several outlined and suggested programs for the Councils to follow. However, the available programs are only limited by the depth of the Council members’ innovative, faith-based, fraternal-driven imagination. Supreme's "Faith in Action" is the driving force of our Council Programs. This fraternal year, Supreme is focused on the National Eucharistic Revival, promoting Eucharistic processions. Please meet with your Pastor to align and promote a Eucharist procession with your Council’s Parish congregation.

Attaining Star Council

Programs, a major component of attaining Star Council, are now consolidated into two main forms required for submission:

  • Form SP-7: The Columbian Award
  • Form 10784: Fraternal Activity Report

Minimum requirements to attain the Columbian Award include submitting four activities per program area: Faith, Family, Community, and Life, for a total of 16 activities/credits.

Keeping Members Engaged

Please strive to keep Council members active by participating in the programs set forth. This ensures the Council’s success and growth through membership and fraternal actions. Catholic men love working together to support the Council, Parish, and Catholic Communities. By allowing the Programs team to work in unity with all other Directorships, we sustain our Blessed Order and allow Christ to be Our Light, guiding our Councils to attain Star Council.

Faith in Action

Faith in Action encompasses Faith, Family, Community, and Life. The goal is for active councils to conduct programs that draw men closer to their faith, families, and communities. Additionally, we are called to defend life in all stages and conditions. This year’s focus program is the Eucharistic Procession as part of the National Eucharistic Revival.

While there are many activities under each category, we will concentrate on the following:

Community

  • RSVP
  • Global Wheelchair Mission *
  • Into the Breach *
  • Habitat for Humanity *
  • Spiritual Reflection
  • Helping Hands
  • Coats for Kids
  • Holy Hour

Family

  • Family of the Month/Year *
  • Family Fully Alive *
  • Family Prayer Night

Life

  • Special Olympics
  • Food for Families *
  • Marches for Life
  • Ultrasound Program *
  • Pregnancy Center Support *

* Denotes programs encouraged as part of the main focus