Faith in Action Workshop Sean Pott

Session Overview Why Faith in Action Articulating Faith in Action Connecting Faith in Action to a story How to make Faith in Action relevant to a bishop or priest Roadmap for success: Columbian Award and Required Programs Enabling DDs, PDs and GKs to succeed June 2017

Faith in Action: Year in Review Top three successes Top three areas for improvement Top three areas of needed support Top three goals for Faith in Action this next Fraternal year June 2017

Module 1: Communicating Faith in Action Learning Objective: Articulate the 5 main points of Faith in Action in a 30 second elevator pitch. June 2017

Module 1: Communicating Faith in Action List possible scenarios when you may need to share Faith in Action. June 2017

Module 1: Communicating Faith in Action The mission-centric model of Faith in Action is designed to offer men and their families the opportunity to: Faith in action is a new model, but not new in how we live our mission as Knights June 2017

Module 1: Communicating Faith in Action Sec. 2. The purpose for which said corporation is formed, always consistent with Catholic values and doctrine, are the following: through a system of subordinate councils, along with regional, national, and international convocations, to raise up, support and encourage a fraternity whose members are practical Catholics united by their faith and by the principles of charity, unity, fraternity, and patriotism; through common worship, charitable works, meetings, and rites of initiation, to form its members in Catholic faith and virtue; to render pecuniary aid to its members, their families, and beneficiaries of members and their families; to render mutual aid and assistance to its sick, disabled, and needy members and their families; to promote social and intellectual interaction among its members and their families; to promote and conduct educational, charitable, religious, social welfare, war relief, public relief, and other activities; and to unite members in their Catholic identity and the practice of their Catholic faith. FIA is a rediscovery and recommitment to who we were founded to be as Knights June 2017

Module 1: Communicating Faith in Action The mission-centric model of Faith in Action is designed to offer men and their families the opportunity to: Grow in their faith Engage their family in mission Serve their parish and community Defend the dignity of human life Evangelize through action June 2017

Module 1: Communicating Faith in Action 5 minutes to practice at your table. June 2017

Module 2.1: The power of story Learning Objective: Connect and deliver FIA talking points with personal story. Tell my story about 2nd year at Benedictine after the Luau, being angry, needing to go to Adoration (after 1st year as a missionary God proved that I could count on Him in Adoration), explain what happened, connect to the power of a Holy Hour, specifically Adoration – Trust in God, Strength in faith and virtue, Strength in mission June 2017

Module 2.1: The power of story What makes a personal story powerful? It is real It makes a connection It can improve moral authority It can inspire action June 2017

Module 2.1: The power of story Activity: Reflection Who in your life has modeled faith in action? What did their example inspire? Share a time you put your faith into action. How did it impact or change your life? 5 minutes to share at your table. June 2017

Module 2.1: The power of story Activity: Make Faith in Action come alive Who is your audience? Which story will you tell? Which FIA talking point will you connect it to? Example – Communicate the talking point of Growing in Faith – Faith Programs – Holy Hour through personal story 5 minutes to script and 5 minutes to practice at your table. June 2017

WORKING WITH YOUR PASTOR or BISHOP Most important thing to remember: The council is in service to the Pastor/Bishop This must be believed and emulated by the council. June 2017

Steps to Success #1: Know that every time a Pastor/Bishop meets with someone who has a “new” idea or project, he is thinking 2 things: How much is this going to cost me? How much work is this going to create for me? It is imperative that these 2 issues are answered through your conversation or he will often lose interest quickly. #2 Request to meet with your Pastor/Bishop for one purpose…to ask how our council may better serve the parish/diocese.

Steps to Success #3 Prior to creating the calendar for you council or jurisdiction, ask the Pastor/Bishop if you may see the parish/diocese’s calendar for the Fraternal year. Stress that you want to make sure your council is aware and ready to assist with important events for the Pastor/Bishop throughout the year. #4 Understand the Faith in Action Programs very well. Prior to meeting with the Pastor/Bishop, do your homework and learn what programs and initiatives are important to him. Begin by promoting Faith in Action programs that directly contribute to the initiatives/programs important to him.

#5 Ask the Pastor/Bishop if you may be part of his “leadership team.” Steps to Success #5 Ask the Pastor/Bishop if you may be part of his “leadership team.” Be clear that your intention is to be better engaged with the priorities of the parish/diocese so that your council may serve him better. #6 At all costs, be the group in the parish/diocese that he can depend on the most.

Module 2.2: The power of story Learning Objective: Identify, connect and communicate the points of FIA to the initiatives and needs of a bishop/diocese. June 2017

Module 2.2: The power of story Working session: Research the diocese - connect FIA to the story of the diocese and needs/goals of the Bishop Diocesan Initiative FIA Connection Point FIA Category or Program June 2017

Module 2.2: The power of story June 2017

Module 2.2: The power of story June 2017

Module 2.2: The power of story June 2017

Module 2.2: The power of story June 2017

Module 2.2: The power of story June 2017

Module 2.2: The power of story June 2017

Module 2.2: The power of story Working session: Research the diocese - connect FIA to the story of the diocese and needs/goals of the Bishop Diocesan Initiative FIA Connection Point FIA Category or Program Our Faith – Catechesis & Evangelization Grow in Faith – Evangelize through action Faith Programs End violence – end abortion Defend Life Life Programs Pastoral Letter – Humanae Vitae Marriage and the Family Family Programs Community Serve the parish and community Community Programs June 2017

Module 2.2: The power of story ACTIVITY: Share with your table, as you would to the Bishop, the purpose of Faith in Action, by connecting a diocesan initiative to one of the talking points of Faith in Action and how a specific program offered by councils (as referenced in the FIA Guidebook) can support that diocesan initiative. June 2017

Module 3: Organizational Meeting Prep Learning objective: Define success through required programs and the road map of Columbian Award. June 2017

Module 3: Organizational Meeting Prep Columbian Award: Conduct at least four major programs in each of the FIA categories Complete the Columbian Award Application (SP-7) – Due by June 30 Submit the Service Program Personnel Report (#365) – Due by Aug. 1 June 2017

Module 3: Organizational Meeting Prep Required Programs FIA Talking Points Faith: Spiritual Reflection Family: Consecration to the Holy Family Community: Helping Hands Life: Novena for Life Grow in their faith Engage the family in mission Serve their parish and community Defend the dignity of human life Evangelize through action June 2017

Module 3: Organizational Meeting Prep Columbian award as roadmap WHY GIVE AN AWARD? To honor our brother Knights as they put their faith into action, not simply achieve goals. June 2017

Module 3: Organizational Meeting Prep Choose the right programs Programing should meet the needs of: Our Knights Our Parish Communities Fruit: Engaged members and families, happy pastor, purpose to join  GROWTH OF THE ORDER June 2017

Module 3: Organizational Meeting Prep Supreme Chaplain Monthly Challenge Archbishop Lori choses a line or two from scripture (in the upcoming month) from one of the readings at Sunday Mass. There is a brief reflection on the reading from the Archbishop The Archbishop gives them a challenge or 2 to live for the upcoming month The next month, the council reconvenes and shares what it was like living the challenge June 2017

Module 3: Organizational Meeting Prep Roles of DDs, PDs and GKs: Enable Knights to fulfill the mission of the order by providing opportunities to put their faith into action through the program model we provide. June 2017

Module 3: Organizational Meeting Prep Specifically we need you, Worthy State Deputy, to… Clearly and consistently communicate the purpose of Faith in Action Make Faith in Action come alive through your own story Encourage Supreme Chaplains Monthly Challenge Coach your staff to effectively connect Faith in Action to the needs and goals of bishops and pastors Hold the PDs, DDs and GKs accountable – Roadmap of Columbian (SP-7 and #365) Clearly cast the vision for the connection between programs and growth Model and coach this for DDs and PD so they can do the same. June 2017

Module 3: Organizational Meeting Prep Specifically we need DDs and PD to… Clearly and consistently communicate the purpose of Faith in Action Make Faith in Action come alive through their own story Encourage Supreme Chaplains Monthly Challenge Coach GKs to effectively connect Faith in Action to the needs and goals of their pastors and parishes Hold the GKs accountable – Roadmap of Columbian (SP-7 and #365) Clearly cast the vision for the connection between programs and growth Model and coach this for every GK so they can do the same. June 2017

Module 3: Organizational Meeting Prep Specifically we need Grand Knights to… Do the exact same thing as the DDs but for their pastor, council leadership and every Knight in their council. Live their faith and put it into action with their brother Knights June 2017

Module 3: Organizational Meeting Prep To achieve these goals, let’s consider your leaders Program Director Faith Director Family Director Community Director Life Director Right person? Are any of these positions the same person? June 2017

Module 3: Organizational Meeting Prep We are here to help Sean Pott Maciej Gadomski Jason Porrello Zandra Radford Tyler Lomnitzer Lizzette Martinez Drew Dillingham June 2017