“Family, become what you are” – Familiaris Consortio

BUILDING THE DOMESTIC CHURCH “Today, the Knights of Columbus is providentially positioned to play a key role in the new alliance between the Church and the family… But for us to do so requires that we adopt new methods.”

BUILDING THE DOMESTIC CHURCH This initiative builds upon our: Missionary service Growth of parish- based councils New Evangelization commitment Full speech available at kofc.org/DomesticChurch

Workshop Objectives 1.Understand the initiative 2.Communicate & promote priorities 3.Develop your council action plan

UNDERSTANDING THE INITIATIVE

Understanding the Initiative In the context of: Domestic Church (Home) Family of Families (Parish Life) Our Fraternity

"Families are the domestic Church, where Jesus grows; he grows in the love of spouses, he grows in the lives of children.”

Understanding the Initiative What is the “Domestic Church” Community of Prayer School of Faith and Charity Mission of Evangelization

Understanding the Initiative Full participation by ALL councils Integrated Parish Life Membership & Programming impact “Signature Programs

COMMUNICATE INITIATIVE PRIORITIES

“The Church is a family of families, constantly enriched by the lives of all those domestic churches.” -Pope Francis

Initiative Goals Support our Families Strengthen our Parishes Grow Fraternity and Charity PROGRAMS & MEMBERSHIP

Communicate & Promote Service Program model – Surge with Service… Councils need to: Discuss the initiative’s impact on their activity Plan with Domestic Church vision and goals Incorporate new BDC programs

Communicate & Promote Fraternity & Formation – Programs that support the spiritual and social development of Catholic men in our councils and parishes Council Activities Church Activities

Communicate & Promote Family Life Outreach – Programs that promote the family as domestic church and strengthen our parishes through a commitment to “whole family” activities, particularly a commitment of service to Catholic youth ministry Family Activities Youth Activities

Communicate & Promote Parish Community Outreach – Programs where our councils lead parishioners in a “charity that evangelizes” and engages the parish community through a commitment to the corporal and spiritual works of mercy Community Activities Culture of Life Activities

Father’s Day Affirmation of Wedding Vows Corporate Communions Special Ceremony within or after Mass Led by Catholic husbands and fathers kofc.org/DomesticChurch

Consecration to the Holy Family Every parish with KofC presence First Sunday after Christmas –Feast of the Holy Family (most years) School of Faith kofc.org/DomesticChurch

Holy Family Prayer Program Travelling icon with program booklets minute program Community of Prayer kofc.org/DomesticChurch

Holy Family Celebrations Annual Diocesan-wide programs Expand Holy Family Program to include: –Consecration, Adoration and Benediction –Consider a witness talk by a KofC family –Cathedral or major church as venue State Goal: One event this year kofc.org/DomesticChurch

Journey to the Inn Youth & Family focused Advent program Teaches and transmits the faith Requires early planning kofc.org/DomesticChurch

Family Fully Alive Promoting family prayer Meditations, scripture readings Promote within parish Council participation kofc.org/DomesticChurch

5th Sunday Rosary Kits available from Fraternal Programs department 4-5 Sundays a year Community of Prayer kofc.org/DomesticChurch

Into the Breach Addresses need for Men’s Formation New CIS booklet Reflection Guide for men’s groups Open to all men of your parish kofc.org/DomesticChurch

DEVELOPING AN IMPLEMENTATION PLAN

“The family as domestic church is central to the work of the new evangelization and to the future sustainability of our parishes”

IMPLEMENTATION PLAN State Council – Chief Promoters

IMPLEMENTATION PLAN State Council – Chief Promoters Program Directors – Chairmen

IMPLEMENTATION PLAN State Council – Chief Promoters Program Directors – Chairmen District Deputies

IMPLEMENTATION PLAN State Council – Chief Promoters Program Directors – Chairmen District Deputies Grand Knights Members

IMPLEMENTATION PLAN EVERY council needs meetings on the initiative Council Assessment Pastor & Chaplain District Deputy

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?

IMPLEMENTATION PLAN Meeting Agenda Considerations: Youth Family Life Men’s Formation Parish-wide Charity

Resources kofc.org/DomesticChurch

Workshop Review 1.Understand the initiative The Church’s vision for family life 2.Communicate & promote priorities Strong Parishes; Strong Councils 3.Develop your council action plan Leaders in the New Evangelization

Special Considerations Building the Domestic Church is Not a collection of CHURCH programs Not excluding community-based charity Not going away

Knights, become what you are!

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