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Religious Appreciation & Pilgrimages

Michael Calliote, Chairman

When Jesus walked this earth, he told his disciples “Whatsoever you do for the least of my brothers, you are doing it for me.”  Our Order is established on that principle of Charity.

With our clergy appreciation programs throughout the year every Council, Assembly, and Auxiliary have an opportunity to show our clergy and religious just how much they are appreciated.  We are blessed for each of their sacrifices made to follow Christ and devote their lives to serving our Mother Church and the needs of others.  Please take time to show them by honoring them at your parish with the church community or taking them out to diner some evening.

For centuries Catholics have undertaken pilgrimages as journeys of devotion.  In 2010, Pope Benedict XVI said “To go on pilgrimage is not simply to visit a place to admire its treasures or nature, art or history… To go on pilgrimage really means to step out of ourselves in order to encounter God.”  The State Council will continue to offer pilgrimages to help the Councils, Assemblies, and Auxiliaries further their faith and relationships with God. Councils can attend religious retreats and days of reflection organized by other groups.  However, if they are attending a reflection and not planning it themselves, council attendance should be significant with at least 10 percent of the council or a minimum of 10 members participating. Again, this fraternal year we are planning to have a pilgrimage in each diocese. More information will be published on these pilgrimages as the fraternal year gets underway.

Faith Enrichment

As Knights families, we are all called to serve God our Father, Lord Jesus Christ, Holy Mother Church and our parish communities.  Included under the heading of faith enrichment, in cooperation with our pastors, Councils might:

  • Meet with your Pastor and align the council’s agenda with his plans and needs.
  • Discuss goals and planned activities for the council’s fraternal year that will support the Parish.
  • Ask for pastoral guidance to ensure the council remains on a sound spiritual footing.
  • Ask what your council can do to help support his pastoral work and then LISTEN!
  • Implement programs that teach and promote the sustaining gift of God’s sacraments.
  • Implement programs that teach and promote our common priesthood.
  • Promote a positive image of our priests in the parish, in the home, and in the community.