Building The Domestic Church Welcome! Building The Domestic Church Tom Arehart, State Church Director Wayne Slomiany, State Vocations Director Ed Strach, State Family Director

Building The Domestic Church The Family Fully Alive Ed Strach, State Family Director

Building The Domestic Church When Mother Teresa received the Nobel Prize, she was asked, “What can we do to promote peace?” She answered “Go home and love your family”.

The Family Fully Alive Sharing the Family Fully Alive in your Parish Welcome God into your Home Family Fully Alive is Built on Themes Meditations Family Projects Scripture Verses

Summer Leadership Recap Building the Domestic Church Family is the Foundation of Society Family Tree – Roots Remain as One Develop Strong Councils Roots in Family Activities Family of the Month Family Table and Our Traditions Family of the Year The Family Fully Alive She answered “Go home and love your family”.

The Family Fully Alive Adapting the Family Fully Alive to your Family Designed to be flexible Booklet Opens at Beginning of Liturgical Year (can be started at anytime in year)

The Family Fully Alive Examples of Family Fully Alive Read Monthly Theme, Reflection, Meditation and Scripture Reading at Regular Time Break up Each Part Over the Course of the Month Invite Other Families Over to Offer Prayer Together Key Point – Set Aside Regular and Consistent Time to Pray as a Family

The Family Fully Alive Monthly Themes Include: December – Joy January – Family Prayer February – Sacrament of Marriage March – Family Difficulties April – Mercy & Forgiveness May – Hope June – Self-giving Love July – Witnessing the Faith

The Family Fully Alive Getting Started Jump In Trial and Error to Get it Right It will Change your Life!

“Go home and love your family” The Family Fully Alive The Tie into The New Evangelization Building of Trust Reaching Out to Young Families It will Change Your Life! “Go home and love your family”

Building The Domestic Church The Family Fully Alive Ed Strach, State Family Director

Vocations Wayne Slomiany State Vocations Director

What can we do? Vocations come out of strong Domestic Churches (Families) Help develop a true desire for vocations Vocations Celebrations Vocations Fund Raisers Recognize and Honor Clergy Encourage Young Men to Think about Vocations Youth Activities   Holy Cross Children’s Services Quota (HCCS Diocesan Directors) Quota in full (100%) may take credit in the quarter in which the check was mailed to the Michigan State  Columbian Squires and/or Knights Daughters qualifies the Council for full Youth Activities requirements or participation in 3 of the following: Soccer Challenge - host council event in September and order SC-Kit by 8/15. Submit form 4567 after hosting council event. Spelling Bee - host Council event in December and order by Nov 15 materials available from State Youth Director. Free Throw Contest - host council event late December or early January and order FT-Kit by 11/15. Drug and Alcohol Abuse Poster Contest - host council event September thru December and order SA-Kit by 9/1 send form 4001 and winning posters to Diocesan Program Director. Keep Christ in Christmas Poster Contest - host council event November thru early December. Send winners to Diocesan Program Director. Supreme Essay Contest - council contest Sept. thru Dec. order EA-Kit by Aug 15. Send form 4216 and winning essay to the State Youth Director. Acknowledge First Communion Class - presentation at church. Acknowledge Confirmation Class - presentation at church. Support Catholic Boys and or Girls Camps - volunteers or monetary contributions. Youth Retreat - organize, sponsor or volunteer to work with young people at authorized Catholic retreats. 13

RSVP $500 – Get $100 Back Application for Refund Support Vocations Program (Form #2863) due at Supreme Council Mail or email copies to me. Youth Activities   Holy Cross Children’s Services Quota (HCCS Diocesan Directors) Quota in full (100%) may take credit in the quarter in which the check was mailed to the Michigan State  Columbian Squires and/or Knights Daughters qualifies the Council for full Youth Activities requirements or participation in 3 of the following: Soccer Challenge - host council event in September and order SC-Kit by 8/15. Submit form 4567 after hosting council event. Spelling Bee - host Council event in December and order by Nov 15 materials available from State Youth Director. Free Throw Contest - host council event late December or early January and order FT-Kit by 11/15. Drug and Alcohol Abuse Poster Contest - host council event September thru December and order SA-Kit by 9/1 send form 4001 and winning posters to Diocesan Program Director. Keep Christ in Christmas Poster Contest - host council event November thru early December. Send winners to Diocesan Program Director. Supreme Essay Contest - council contest Sept. thru Dec. order EA-Kit by Aug 15. Send form 4216 and winning essay to the State Youth Director. Acknowledge First Communion Class - presentation at church. Acknowledge Confirmation Class - presentation at church. Support Catholic Boys and or Girls Camps - volunteers or monetary contributions. Youth Retreat - organize, sponsor or volunteer to work with young people at authorized Catholic retreats. 14

Evangelization Wayne Slomiany State Evangelization Director

What Can We Do? We are all called to Evangelize. Share the Gospel and Our Lives. In House In the World Must Go Beyond Our Comfort Zone. Why are we Catholics? Testimony Toughest – Relatives. Youth Activities   Holy Cross Children’s Services Quota (HCCS Diocesan Directors) Quota in full (100%) may take credit in the quarter in which the check was mailed to the Michigan State  Columbian Squires and/or Knights Daughters qualifies the Council for full Youth Activities requirements or participation in 3 of the following: Soccer Challenge - host council event in September and order SC-Kit by 8/15. Submit form 4567 after hosting council event. Spelling Bee - host Council event in December and order by Nov 15 materials available from State Youth Director. Free Throw Contest - host council event late December or early January and order FT-Kit by 11/15. Drug and Alcohol Abuse Poster Contest - host council event September thru December and order SA-Kit by 9/1 send form 4001 and winning posters to Diocesan Program Director. Keep Christ in Christmas Poster Contest - host council event November thru early December. Send winners to Diocesan Program Director. Supreme Essay Contest - council contest Sept. thru Dec. order EA-Kit by Aug 15. Send form 4216 and winning essay to the State Youth Director. Acknowledge First Communion Class - presentation at church. Acknowledge Confirmation Class - presentation at church. Support Catholic Boys and or Girls Camps - volunteers or monetary contributions. Youth Retreat - organize, sponsor or volunteer to work with young people at authorized Catholic retreats. 16

Diocesan Initiative Of Diocese and K of C Young Husbands and Fathers Choose a Council in Your District Trouble recruiting young men Has a good relationship w/pastor Strong Leadership Youth Activities   Holy Cross Children’s Services Quota (HCCS Diocesan Directors) Quota in full (100%) may take credit in the quarter in which the check was mailed to the Michigan State  Columbian Squires and/or Knights Daughters qualifies the Council for full Youth Activities requirements or participation in 3 of the following: Soccer Challenge - host council event in September and order SC-Kit by 8/15. Submit form 4567 after hosting council event. Spelling Bee - host Council event in December and order by Nov 15 materials available from State Youth Director. Free Throw Contest - host council event late December or early January and order FT-Kit by 11/15. Drug and Alcohol Abuse Poster Contest - host council event September thru December and order SA-Kit by 9/1 send form 4001 and winning posters to Diocesan Program Director. Keep Christ in Christmas Poster Contest - host council event November thru early December. Send winners to Diocesan Program Director. Supreme Essay Contest - council contest Sept. thru Dec. order EA-Kit by Aug 15. Send form 4216 and winning essay to the State Youth Director. Acknowledge First Communion Class - presentation at church. Acknowledge Confirmation Class - presentation at church. Support Catholic Boys and or Girls Camps - volunteers or monetary contributions. Youth Retreat - organize, sponsor or volunteer to work with young people at authorized Catholic retreats. 17

Spiritual Formation Groups Work w/parish – clergy Knights and Non-Knights Small Groups Purpose Prayer Spiritual Growth Fellowship Practical Support Youth Activities   Holy Cross Children’s Services Quota (HCCS Diocesan Directors) Quota in full (100%) may take credit in the quarter in which the check was mailed to the Michigan State  Columbian Squires and/or Knights Daughters qualifies the Council for full Youth Activities requirements or participation in 3 of the following: Soccer Challenge - host council event in September and order SC-Kit by 8/15. Submit form 4567 after hosting council event. Spelling Bee - host Council event in December and order by Nov 15 materials available from State Youth Director. Free Throw Contest - host council event late December or early January and order FT-Kit by 11/15. Drug and Alcohol Abuse Poster Contest - host council event September thru December and order SA-Kit by 9/1 send form 4001 and winning posters to Diocesan Program Director. Keep Christ in Christmas Poster Contest - host council event November thru early December. Send winners to Diocesan Program Director. Supreme Essay Contest - council contest Sept. thru Dec. order EA-Kit by Aug 15. Send form 4216 and winning essay to the State Youth Director. Acknowledge First Communion Class - presentation at church. Acknowledge Confirmation Class - presentation at church. Support Catholic Boys and or Girls Camps - volunteers or monetary contributions. Youth Retreat - organize, sponsor or volunteer to work with young people at authorized Catholic retreats. 18

Vocations and Evangelization Wayne Slomiany, State Director

Building the domestic church While Strengthening Our Parish Tom Arehart, State Church Director

Building the Domestic Church The Supreme Council has designated 10 outstanding Programs and Activities that carry the Domestic Church designation for this fraternal year. Four Domestic Church Programs are required for achieving the Columbian Award in the 2016-2017 year.

Columbian Award Changes for 2016-2017 Columbian Award Qualifications: Submit - Service Program Personal Report (#365) Submit – Annual Survey of Fraternal Activity (#1728) Annually conduct and report at least four (4) programs in each of the six categories of the Surge with Service Program AND at least (4) of those programs need to be designated as “Domestic Church” Programs.

Domestic Church Programs and Activities Programs that Carry the Domestic Church Designation Journey to the Inn Father’s Day Affirmation of Wedding Vows Family Fully Alive Devotional Program Consecration to the Holy Family Holy Family Celebrations (Diocesan-wide) Food For Families

Domestic Church Programs and Activities Programs that Carry the Domestic Church Designation – Continued Keep Christ in Christmas Spiritual Formation Groups (Into the Breach) 5th Sunday Rosary Program Family Week Celebration NOTE: Additional Domestic Church Activities will be announced throughout the fraternal year.

Journey to the Inn A re-enactment of the story of Christ’s birth Review Program with Pastor Choose a date during Advent Order booklets (#9898) Appoint a Committee with your chaplain Promote the Celebration Recruit Members and Parishioners

Consecration to the Holy Family A Prayer of Consecration of Families under the protection of the Holy Family Discuss with your Pastor and request his permission to share the Consecration to the Holy Family prayer cards (#10371) Determine the best way to share how the Holy Family serves as an ideal model for families Select a Sunday for the Consecration Prayer during Masses

Building the domestic church While Strengthening Our Parish Tom Arehart, State Church Director

Merry Christmas! Tom Arehart, State Church Director Wayne Slomiany, State Vocations Director Ed Strach, State Family Director