Community Programs (including all Youth Programs) • Information & Resources
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Description: Youth football skills competition.
Why Run Program: Promotes physical activity and fellowship.
When to Run: Fall.
Description: Basketball free throw competition.
Why Run Program: Encourages sportsmanship and community.
When to Run: Winter.
Description: Academic quiz for youth.
Why Run Program: Promotes scholarship and faith knowledge.
When to Run: Early spring.
Description: Keep Christ in Christmas poster program.
Why Run Program: Builds Catholic identity.
When to Run: Advent.
Description: Essay writing competition for youth around Catholic themes.
Why Run Program: Develops writing skills and faith reflection.
When to Run: Autumn.
Description: Penalty kick style challenge for youth.
Why Run Program: Accessible sporting event that draws families and parish schools.
When to Run: Late spring or early fall.
Description: Shot accuracy & skills challenge for youth hockey.
Why Run Program: Great for parishes in hockey communities; builds fellowship and fun.
When to Run: Winter.
Description: Council-level bowling team and events that include all members.
Why Run Program: Builds fraternity and fellowship in a relaxed, year-round activity that is accessible to Knights of all ages and abilities.
When to Run: Anytime during the year; many councils choose fall or winter leagues, or a one-time tournament.
Description: Community service and youth development initiative.
Why Run Program: Encourages service leadership and parish involvement.
When to Run: Year-round; align with parish calendar.
Description: Events & activities celebrating Catholic history and tradition.
Why Run Program: Deepens faith knowledge and parish engagement.
When to Run: Feast days and key liturgical seasons.
Description: Service program aiding those in need through hands-on projects.
Why Run Program: Puts faith in action and serves the local community.
When to Run: Year-round.
Description: Annual fundraising campaign (often called the “Tootsie Roll Drive”) to support organizations and programs serving people with intellectual disabilities.
Why Run Program: Raises significant funds while raising awareness and demonstrating the Knights’ commitment to inclusion and compassion.
When to Run: Typically in spring or fall, but councils may choose timing that fits local needs.
Description: Providing warm winter coats to children in need.
Why Run Program: Direct, tangible support for families in the community.
When to Run: Fall to early winter.
Description: Provide the gift of mobility by funding and delivering wheelchairs to those in need locally and around the world.
Why Run Program: High-impact, visible charity that transforms lives; unites councils, parishes, and donors around a clear goal.
When to Run: Year-round fundraising; schedule distributions as funds allow.
Description: Planning and mobilization for responding to disasters.
Why Run Program: Supports community resilience and rapid response.
When to Run: Year-round planning; activate as needed.