This seventh year of the program focuses on welcoming families, engaging with the parish, and building a foundation where every family member has a vital role to play. The Knights programming framework emphasizes building programs that attract, support, and nourish families. Under this year's theme, councils are encouraged to implement five key programs to bring the parish community together.
This program provides a structured way to place God and the Catholic faith at the very center of daily home life.
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What it includes: Monthly themes, meditations, family projects, and Scripture verses.
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Scope: Projects can be completed individually by a family or scaled up to include the entire parish family.
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Resources: Contained in The Family Fully Alive program book (#10162). The first 300 copies are free from the Supply Department, with additional materials available online.
Designed to counteract the isolation many Catholic families feel by providing a casual space to socialize and pray with other faith-filled families.
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The Goal: To expose children to regular people living out their faith, showing them that the church community extends beyond just Mom and Dad.
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Format: A monthly evening consisting of prayer, dinner, and fellowship for council members, their families, and the wider parish.
A promotional and educational campaign aimed at increasing low attendance at Good Friday services and raising awareness for the global Church.
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Parish Engagement: Knights and their families lead by example by attending services together and working with pastors to boost parishioner involvement.
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Global Awareness: In conjunction with service promotion, councils educate the parish on the plight of Christians in the Holy Land and other areas were believers face persecution.
A dedicated week to celebrate community, promote family interaction, and highlight the family-focused mission of the Order.
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Timing: Traditionally commemorated during the week that includes the birth (Aug. 12) and death (Aug. 14) of Blessed Father McGivney, though councils can choose any week that fits their parish calendar.
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Activities: Family Masses, picnics, dinners, or prayer services.
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Hospitality: Events should be completely open to nonmembers, prospects, parishioners, friends, priests, and religious.
An evangelization initiative centered on the example of the Holy Family and the nativity of Jesus Christ, keeping Advent and Christmas in their proper spiritual context.
-> Journey to the Inn
-> Light Up for Christ
-> Crèche or Advent Wreath Blessings
-> Christmas Poster Contest
By weaving the theme "Your grace is sufficient for me" into these five programs, councils can remind families that God provides exactly what they need to navigate the challenges of the modern world together.