Faith Programs • Information & Resources
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Description: Provide a kiosk with solid Catholic literature to help families grow in faith at home.
Why Run Program: Strengthens parish family life and evangelization efforts.
When to Run: Year‑round; launch during parish events or major feast days.
Description: Organize a parish Holy Hour with Exposition, Scripture, reflection, and Benediction.
Why Run Program: Deepens devotion to the Eucharist and unites the parish in prayer.
When to Run: Monthly or during liturgical seasons.
Description: A Wisconsin State Council initiative encouraging each Knight to set aside one penny per day ($3.65 annually) in support of Catholic education within his diocese.
Why Run Program: Demonstrates statewide solidarity with our bishops’ mission for Catholic education while keeping participation affordable and symbolic for every family.
When to Run: Year‑round; most councils highlight the program during dues billing, parish appeals, and diocesan meetings.
Description: Small‑group video/discussion series calling men to deeper Catholic discipleship.
Why Run Program: Forms men in virtue and leadership; builds fraternity.
When to Run: 12‑week series or modular sessions throughout the year.
Description: Host the traveling Pilgrim Icon for veneration with special prayer services.
Why Run Program: Promotes Marian devotion and parish renewal.
When to Run: Coordinate with the state schedule for the icon’s visit.
Description: Provide financial and prayerful support to seminarians and religious in formation.
Why Run Program: Encourages and sustains future priests and religious; vital to Church vitality.
When to Run: Annual sponsorship with regular communication and support.
Description: Support families during the most important events in the life of the domestic church: the sacraments. We need to show our support and appreciation to our youth and families for their continued growth of faith.
Currently, the State Council is assisting councils by offering Bibles at ½ their normal price with the ability to purchase them in bulk. Either publication can be ordered. The two options available at this time are on the State online store for $12.50 each for councils or directly by contacting me at DFBednarek48@gmail.com or 262-470-4477.
While approved by Pope Francis, this is an abbreviated youth Bible and Youth Catechism carefully abridged to help young people follow the story of the Bible. It is recommended for younger youth and Junior High School students. While well written and approved, many catechists note it does not always fit with lesson plans, as it is designed to work with the YOUCAT series of books.
Printed by Saint Ignatius Press, Imprimatur: Bishop Peter Bartholome D.D. 1966. This is a complete Bible, a contemporary English translation that avoids “dumbing down” the text. It reflects the beauty of God’s Word and is a joy to read. This version is geared for all ages through adulthood.
Description: Plan a reverent outdoor/processional celebration of the Eucharist with parish and community.
Why Run Program: Public witness to the Real Presence; evangelizes and renews devotion.
When to Run: Solemnities (e.g., Corpus Christi) or parish mission weeks.
Description: Host a day of recollection or retreat for Knights and families with talks, prayer, and fellowship.
Why Run Program: Provides deeper formation and renewal; strengthens fraternity.
When to Run: Advent/Lent or as an annual council/cluster retreat.
Description: Promote devotion to Our Lady by organizing Rosary programs at parish and family level.
Why Run Program: Builds Marian devotion, strengthens families and parish prayer life.
When to Run: Year‑round, especially during October (Month of the Rosary) and May (Month of Mary).
Description: This is a rebirth of a 17th Century practice of meditations in front of an Image of the Sacred Heart of Jesus. This goes back to the revelations to St. Margaret Mary of Alacoque of the 12 Promises of Jesus for those that venerate his Sacred Heart.
It is suggested a sample Image of the Sacred Heart and the enthronement pamphlet be circulated in the parish prior to the Pilgrim Icon’s arrival. Orders can be taken so photos or framed images can be sold to the families that desire to Enthrone the Sacred Heart of Jesus in their home, so they can consecrate their families to the Sacred Heart of Jesus after completing the Novena.
Description: Celebrating the cultural heritage and traditions of their parish communities. This celebrates, educates, inspires, and unites the communities around cultural heritage of their members, and the cultural heritage based in their faith.