https://g8-council-louisiana.amstest.info RSS feeds for *TEST* Louisiana KOFC State Council 60 https://g8-council-louisiana.amstest.info/FaithInAction/articleType/ArticleView/articleId/9658/Spiritual-Reflection-Program#Comments 0 https://g8-council-louisiana.amstest.info/DesktopModules/CM.NewsArticles/RssComments.aspx?TabID=1834&ModuleID=4797&ArticleID=9658 https://g8-council-louisiana.amstest.info:443/DesktopModules/CM.NewsArticles/Tracking/Trackback.aspx?ArticleID=9658&PortalID=7&TabID=1834 https://g8-council-louisiana.amstest.info/FaithInAction/articleType/ArticleView/articleId/9658/Spiritual-Reflection-Program Create annual opportunities for prayer and reflection together as a fraternity. Under the guidance of their chaplain, councils can attend a retreat or day of reflection together or organize their own event for the men of their parish. In conjunction with pastors, councils and jurisdictions can hold low-cost retreats of their own. These events might be open only to council members or men of the parish – or may be open to entire families. If councils are unable to organize these events themselves, they could go attend an existing retreat as a group. For Spiritual Reflection program resources, visit www.kofc.org/reflection.   #10603 Guide Sheet #10711 Horizontal Poster #10710 Vertical Poster #10712 News Release - Fillable Mon, 16 Jun 2025 05:36:00 GMT f1397696-738c-4295-afcd-943feb885714:9658 https://g8-council-louisiana.amstest.info/FaithInAction/articleType/ArticleView/articleId/9659/Sacramental-Gifts#Comments 0 https://g8-council-louisiana.amstest.info/DesktopModules/CM.NewsArticles/RssComments.aspx?TabID=1834&ModuleID=4797&ArticleID=9659 https://g8-council-louisiana.amstest.info:443/DesktopModules/CM.NewsArticles/Tracking/Trackback.aspx?ArticleID=9659&PortalID=7&TabID=1834 https://g8-council-louisiana.amstest.info/FaithInAction/articleType/ArticleView/articleId/9659/Sacramental-Gifts Create annual opportunities for prayer and reflection together as a fraternity. Under the guidance of their chaplain, councils can attend a retreat or day of reflection together or organize their own event for the men of their parish. They can hold low-cost retreats in conjunction with pastors, councils, and jurisdictions. These events might be open only to council members or men of the parish or to entire families. If councils cannot organize these events themselves, they could attend an existing retreat as a group. For resources on the Spiritual Reflection program, visit www.kofc.org/reflection. #10602 Guide Sheet #10727 Brochure Mon, 16 Jun 2025 05:09:00 GMT f1397696-738c-4295-afcd-943feb885714:9659 https://g8-council-louisiana.amstest.info/FaithInAction/articleType/ArticleView/articleId/9660/Refund-Support-Vocations-Program-RSVP#Comments 0 https://g8-council-louisiana.amstest.info/DesktopModules/CM.NewsArticles/RssComments.aspx?TabID=1834&ModuleID=4797&ArticleID=9660 https://g8-council-louisiana.amstest.info:443/DesktopModules/CM.NewsArticles/Tracking/Trackback.aspx?ArticleID=9660&PortalID=7&TabID=1834 https://g8-council-louisiana.amstest.info/FaithInAction/articleType/ArticleView/articleId/9660/Refund-Support-Vocations-Program-RSVP As the strong right arm of the church, Knights of Columbus are committed to providing moral, financial and spiritual support to our future priests and religious at all stages of their formation. Through this program, council and parish families will raise funds to support seminarians in their area. For every $500 given to an individual, the Supreme Council will refund the council or assembly $100. The maximum refund a council or assembly can receive is $400 per individual supported. Councils are also called to provide their “adopted” seminarian or religious aspirant with moral support and prayers for their success. For RSVP resources, visit www.kofc.org/rsvp.   #10601 Guide Sheet #2863 Refund Application - Fillable #11653 Donation Receipt Letter #10115 Father McGivney Prayer Card #1942 Vocations Handbook #4688 Brochure #10743 Vertical Poster Sun, 15 Jun 2025 05:26:00 GMT f1397696-738c-4295-afcd-943feb885714:9660 https://g8-council-louisiana.amstest.info/FaithInAction/articleType/ArticleView/articleId/9661/Rosary-Program#Comments 0 https://g8-council-louisiana.amstest.info/DesktopModules/CM.NewsArticles/RssComments.aspx?TabID=1834&ModuleID=4797&ArticleID=9661 https://g8-council-louisiana.amstest.info:443/DesktopModules/CM.NewsArticles/Tracking/Trackback.aspx?ArticleID=9661&PortalID=7&TabID=1834 https://g8-council-louisiana.amstest.info/FaithInAction/articleType/ArticleView/articleId/9661/Rosary-Program The Knights of Columbus Rosary Program encourages councils to promote devotion to the rosary in our families and parishes by scheduling regular rosary prayer services on any day of the week, at any time of the year, with the guidance of their pastor. Councils should personally invite each family of the parish and offer attending families a copy of the Knights of Columbus Catholic Information Service’s A Scriptural Rosary for the Family (#319). Encourage families to read this booklet and learn how their faith can be strengthened through a devotion to Our Lady, while praying the rosary at home together regularly. Kits with rosary rings, rosary prayer guides, and leader books are available for councils to order. For Rosary program resources, visit www.kofc.org/rosary.   #10600 Guide Sheet #10355 Horizontal Poster #4772 Guide to Rosary #319 A Scriptural Rosary for the Family Sun, 15 Jun 2025 05:10:00 GMT f1397696-738c-4295-afcd-943feb885714:9661 https://g8-council-louisiana.amstest.info/FaithInAction/articleType/ArticleView/articleId/9662/Into-the-Breach-Video-Series#Comments 0 https://g8-council-louisiana.amstest.info/DesktopModules/CM.NewsArticles/RssComments.aspx?TabID=1834&ModuleID=4797&ArticleID=9662 https://g8-council-louisiana.amstest.info:443/DesktopModules/CM.NewsArticles/Tracking/Trackback.aspx?ArticleID=9662&PortalID=7&TabID=1834 https://g8-council-louisiana.amstest.info/FaithInAction/articleType/ArticleView/articleId/9662/Into-the-Breach-Video-Series Into the Breach is a call to battle for men which urges them to embrace masculine virtues in a world at crisis. The original Into the Breach video series, inspired by the apostolic exhortation of Bishop Thomas J. Olmstead, outlines the challenges faced by men of faith in the world today. The new Into the Breach: The Mission of the Family video series presents the Catholic vision of family life and inspires them to incorporate it into daily life. By viewing and discussing these inspirational series, and using their accompanying study guides, participants will be equipped with the wisdom and practical tools they need to better lead themselves and their families in living out the Faith. Resources are available at www.kofc.org/intothebreach.   #10598 Guide Sheet #340 Booklet #10730 Brochure #11147 Leader Addendum #10793 St. Michael the Archangel Prayer Card #11556 The Mission of the Family Video Series Study Guide #11557 The Mission of the Family Prayer Card #11562 The Mission of the Family Vertical Poster #10731-A Into the Breach Vertical Poster #10731-B Into the Breach Vertical Poster #11059 Into the Breach Video Series Study Guide #10994 Flyer Sun, 15 Jun 2025 04:53:00 GMT f1397696-738c-4295-afcd-943feb885714:9662 https://g8-council-louisiana.amstest.info/FaithInAction/articleType/ArticleView/articleId/9663/Eucharistic-Procession-Resources#Comments 0 https://g8-council-louisiana.amstest.info/DesktopModules/CM.NewsArticles/RssComments.aspx?TabID=1834&ModuleID=4797&ArticleID=9663 https://g8-council-louisiana.amstest.info:443/DesktopModules/CM.NewsArticles/Tracking/Trackback.aspx?ArticleID=9663&PortalID=7&TabID=1834 https://g8-council-louisiana.amstest.info/FaithInAction/articleType/ArticleView/articleId/9663/Eucharistic-Procession-Resources A Eucharistic Procession, just like Eucharistic Adoration, is an extension of the worship of Jesus Christ, truly present in the Blessed Sacrament. The supreme act of adoration and the source and summit of the Christian life is the celebration of the Mass, and that celebration is prolonged and intensified through Eucharistic worship outside of the Mass. In Eucharistic Processions, the missionary aspect of the Eucharist is emphasized as we go forth into the world. Not only gazing upon our Eucharistic Lord, but walking with him, we experience what the disciples did 2000 years ago as they walked with Jesus, proclaiming the Good News to the world. A parish community that undertakes a Eucharistic Procession has made the decision to publicly proclaim its belief in Jesus’ True Presence in the Eucharist. By this public witness of faith, the parish invites people in the community to encounter the Risen Lord present in the Eucharistic Host. For those who participate in the procession, it is an opportunity not only to proclaim their faith but also to grow in their faith. The procession is, finally, an invitation to Jesus himself to be a part of our daily lives, to be immersed in the world in which we live. #11348 Eucharistic Procession Guidebook #11334 Eucharistic Procession Trifold #11345 Eucharistic Procession Poster Sun, 15 Jun 2025 04:41:00 GMT f1397696-738c-4295-afcd-943feb885714:9663 https://g8-council-louisiana.amstest.info/FaithInAction/articleType/ArticleView/articleId/9664/Holy-Hour-Resources#Comments 0 https://g8-council-louisiana.amstest.info/DesktopModules/CM.NewsArticles/RssComments.aspx?TabID=1834&ModuleID=4797&ArticleID=9664 https://g8-council-louisiana.amstest.info:443/DesktopModules/CM.NewsArticles/Tracking/Trackback.aspx?ArticleID=9664&PortalID=7&TabID=1834 https://g8-council-louisiana.amstest.info/FaithInAction/articleType/ArticleView/articleId/9664/Holy-Hour-Resources Encourage deep personal encounters with Christ through Eucharistic adoration in the form of Holy Hours and Eucharistic Processions. As Catholics, we believe in the Real Presence: that Jesus Christ is truly present – body, blood, soul, and divinity – in the Eucharist. As such, we are compelled to grow in our devotion to Jesus in the Eucharist and to share His presence with the world. Holy Hours feature the exposition and benediction of the Blessed Sacrament and can also include a reflection, communal rosary, prayers for intercession by Blessed Michael McGivney or St. Joseph, and other devotions as decided by the council and pastor. Eucharistic Processions provide an opportunity to walk with the Blessed Sacrament through your community, bringing Jesus to everyone along the route. For Holy Hour program resources, visit kofc.org/holyhour. For additional Eucharistic Procession resources, visit kofc.org/eucharist #10597 Guide Sheet #10708 Service Guide #4194 Prayer Card #10707 Vertical Poster #10709 News Release - Fillable #11570 Exposition & Benediction Guide Sat, 14 Jun 2025 22:31:00 GMT f1397696-738c-4295-afcd-943feb885714:9664 https://g8-council-louisiana.amstest.info/FaithInAction/articleType/ArticleView/articleId/9665/Building-the-Domestic-Church-Kiosk#Comments 0 https://g8-council-louisiana.amstest.info/DesktopModules/CM.NewsArticles/RssComments.aspx?TabID=1834&ModuleID=4797&ArticleID=9665 https://g8-council-louisiana.amstest.info:443/DesktopModules/CM.NewsArticles/Tracking/Trackback.aspx?ArticleID=9665&PortalID=7&TabID=1834 https://g8-council-louisiana.amstest.info/FaithInAction/articleType/ArticleView/articleId/9665/Building-the-Domestic-Church-Kiosk By making the Building the Domestic Church Kiosk (#BDC-K) available in your parish and organizing activities based on its content, councils will educate and evangelize using the rich, faith-based literature found in the Catholic Information Service (CIS) Building the Domestic Church series of booklets. Since 1948, CIS has been the major evangelical arm of the Knights of Columbus. Through multiple booklet series and various media formats, CIS makes our Catholic faith accessible and continually provides tools for catechesis and faith formation. For $150, councils will receive a Building the Domestic Church Kiosk (#BDC-K) and the first set of 225 booklets of the most popular CIS resources, aimed at helping Catholics to live out the Church’s vision for our families. For resources on the Building the Domestic Church Kiosk program, visit kofc.org/kiosk. #10596 Guide Sheet #30000 Trifold #10742 Activity Poster Sat, 14 Jun 2025 22:21:00 GMT f1397696-738c-4295-afcd-943feb885714:9665 https://g8-council-louisiana.amstest.info/FaithInAction/articleType/ArticleView/articleId/9666/Home-Enthronement-Resources#Comments 0 https://g8-council-louisiana.amstest.info/DesktopModules/CM.NewsArticles/RssComments.aspx?TabID=1834&ModuleID=4797&ArticleID=9666 https://g8-council-louisiana.amstest.info:443/DesktopModules/CM.NewsArticles/Tracking/Trackback.aspx?ArticleID=9666&PortalID=7&TabID=1834 https://g8-council-louisiana.amstest.info/FaithInAction/articleType/ArticleView/articleId/9666/Home-Enthronement-Resources In conjunction with the Sacred Heart Holy Hour, Knights and their families are encouraged to enthrone the Sacred Heart of Jesus in their homes using the enthronement resources mentioned in the program. Families can use the ceremony of enthronement to dedicate themselves and their homes to the Sacred Heart, which is based on a version widely promoted in the early 20th century through the work of Father Mateo Crawley-Boevey, SS.CC., who emphasized the role of enthronement in fostering a Christ-centered family life. Through the enthronement ceremony, families recognize Christ’s rule over their lives. They do this by placing an image of his Sacred Heart in a place of honor in their homes, renewing their commitment to be faithful disciples, and consecrating themselves to it. By enthroning the Sacred Heart, families commit to living according to Christ’s teachings and embrace a way of life rooted in his love, mercy, and blessings.   #11769 Enthronement Booklet #11774 Enthronement Prayer Card #11762 Enthronement Certificate #4361 Image of the Sacred Heart #11772 Sacred Heart Children’s Activity Book Sat, 14 Jun 2025 22:12:00 GMT f1397696-738c-4295-afcd-943feb885714:9666 https://g8-council-louisiana.amstest.info/FaithInAction/articleType/ArticleView/articleId/9667/Pilgrim-Icon-Program#Comments 0 https://g8-council-louisiana.amstest.info/DesktopModules/CM.NewsArticles/RssComments.aspx?TabID=1834&ModuleID=4797&ArticleID=9667 https://g8-council-louisiana.amstest.info:443/DesktopModules/CM.NewsArticles/Tracking/Trackback.aspx?ArticleID=9667&PortalID=7&TabID=1834 https://g8-council-louisiana.amstest.info/FaithInAction/articleType/ArticleView/articleId/9667/Pilgrim-Icon-Program Overview Every few years, the Knights of Columbus select a Catholic icon featuring an image that is particularly edifying to Knights and their communities. Each jurisdiction receives one or several of these icons which travel from council to council and serve as the centerpieces for prayer services in parishes throughout the Order. The current icon in circulation depicts the Most Sacred Heart of Jesus. It is the aim of this program to continue to foster greater devotion to the Sacred Heart among Knights and their communities. More than 191,000 council and parish prayer services with some 23 million participants have been held since the first traveling pilgrim icon of Our Lady of Guadalupe in 1979. For Pilgrim Icon Program resources, visit www.kofc.org/pilgrimicon.   #10682 Guide Sheet #5050 Sacred Heart Holy Hour Booklet #11520 Sacred Heart Prayer Card #613 Sacred Heart Litany Prayer Card #11266 News Release #10738 Horizontal Poster #10739 Vertical Poster #10741 Log Book Sat, 14 Jun 2025 21:46:00 GMT f1397696-738c-4295-afcd-943feb885714:9667 https://g8-council-louisiana.amstest.info/FaithInAction/articleType/ArticleView/articleId/9677/Bishop-Charles-P-Greco-Memorial-Foundation#Comments 0 https://g8-council-louisiana.amstest.info/DesktopModules/CM.NewsArticles/RssComments.aspx?TabID=1834&ModuleID=4797&ArticleID=9677 https://g8-council-louisiana.amstest.info:443/DesktopModules/CM.NewsArticles/Tracking/Trackback.aspx?ArticleID=9677&PortalID=7&TabID=1834 https://g8-council-louisiana.amstest.info/FaithInAction/articleType/ArticleView/articleId/9677/Bishop-Charles-P-Greco-Memorial-Foundation The Greco Fund is a Louisiana program that honors our dead and supports our seminarians. The Greco Fund is managed by the Bishop Charles P. Greco Foundation. The Bishop Greco Memorial Foundation is a 501 (C)(3) non-proft organization, and donations are tax deductible (but please consult with your tax advisor). The Foundation was named after our former State and Supreme Chaplain, Bishop Charles P. Greco. The program is open to anyone - not just Knights of Columbus. How does the program work? The donor (you) requests a set of cards from Past State Deputy Steve Thomas, Treasurer of the Foundation. A set includes two cards and two envelopes: (1) a large memorial card that you complete with the name of the deceased and send to the deceased's family; and (2) a smaller card that you complete and send to Steve Thomas, along with your donation. $25 is requested but any amount is accepted. Steve Thomas deposits the donation with the Greco Fund, and he forwards the smaller card to our State Chaplain or his designee who celebrates Mass in honor of the deceased. Where does the money go? The donations are safely invested and the principal amount grows with interest. As of June 30, 2025 the corpus of Greco Fund is $1.42 Million plus. The amount to be disbursed to the seminarians each year depends upon how much the Fund grew and how many seminarians are eligible to receive a disbursement. Thus, market fluctuations, changing interest, and the number of seminarians result in different distributions each year. To ensure the longevity of the Fund and the program, the principal amount (the corpus) is not disbursed - just the interest. Each year the Greco Foundation contacts the Bishop in each of the seven Louisiana dioceses and requests the names and addresses of each seminarian who will serve a diocese in Louisiana after being ordained. After determining the total amount of money available for disbursement, the Foundation sends a check to each of those seminarians. The Greco Fund helps to supplement the support that seminarians receive directly from the local councils and assemblies. The Bishop Charles P. Greco Foundation and Fund are managed by the Past State Deputies of Louisiana and the current State Officers of the Louisiana State Council. Past State Deputy James Riente is the President of the Foundation. For a set of cards or more information contact Past State Deputy Steve Thomas at greco@louisianakc.org.         Fri, 26 Jul 2024 03:10:00 GMT f1397696-738c-4295-afcd-943feb885714:9677 https://g8-council-louisiana.amstest.info/FaithInAction/articleType/ArticleView/articleId/9675/State-Retreat#Comments 0 https://g8-council-louisiana.amstest.info/DesktopModules/CM.NewsArticles/RssComments.aspx?TabID=1834&ModuleID=4797&ArticleID=9675 https://g8-council-louisiana.amstest.info:443/DesktopModules/CM.NewsArticles/Tracking/Trackback.aspx?ArticleID=9675&PortalID=7&TabID=1834 https://g8-council-louisiana.amstest.info/FaithInAction/articleType/ArticleView/articleId/9675/State-Retreat WHEN:  January 30 - February 1, 2026               Friday, Dinner @ 6:00 pm thru Sunday late morning WHERE:  Lumen Christi Retreat Center, 100 Lumen Christi Lane, Schriever, LA, 70395 This is a directed retreat led by Fr. Jamin David, State Chaplain. Ample time is provided for individual reflection. (This is NOT a silent retreat.) Join with Brother Knights from around the state and enjoy fraternity, prayer, daily Mass, and learn more about our faith. Bring your Rosary and take the opportunity to celebrate the sacrament of Reconciliation. The atmosphere is relaxed, casual, and prayerful. Please note that everyone will need to bring their toiletries. The cost is onsite single - $215.00, onsite double - $185.00, or commuter - $120.00. The State Retreat Chairman is Don Ducote, email retreat@louisianakc.org. Click here to register Tue, 23 Jul 2024 03:13:00 GMT f1397696-738c-4295-afcd-943feb885714:9675 https://g8-council-louisiana.amstest.info/FaithInAction/articleType/ArticleView/articleId/9676/Seminary-Mission-Fund#Comments 0 https://g8-council-louisiana.amstest.info/DesktopModules/CM.NewsArticles/RssComments.aspx?TabID=1834&ModuleID=4797&ArticleID=9676 https://g8-council-louisiana.amstest.info:443/DesktopModules/CM.NewsArticles/Tracking/Trackback.aspx?ArticleID=9676&PortalID=7&TabID=1834 https://g8-council-louisiana.amstest.info/FaithInAction/articleType/ArticleView/articleId/9676/Seminary-Mission-Fund Helps pay the cost of mission trips for seminarians. Requested donation is $250 or more (50 Tickets) per Council. Drawing will be at the State Convention banquet. Deadline is May 2, 2026   Mail ticket stubs, unsold tickets, money and donations to: Vernon F. Ducote, PSD 3030 Congress Blvd, Apt 106 Baton Rouge, LA 70808 Email: seminaryfund@louisianakc.org Click here to purchase online   Flyer for Church bulletins Right click image above and "Save Image As..." to download. To download a PDF verison of the above image click    Use QR code to sell ticket online Right click image above and "Save Image As..." to download. Tue, 23 Jul 2024 03:12:00 GMT f1397696-738c-4295-afcd-943feb885714:9676