Faith Programs
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Faith Programs
Worthy Brother Knights,
Pope Saint John Paul II famously referred to our wonderful Knights of Columbus order as the “Strong Right Arm of the Church.” That isn’t surprising for us because we know that our Catholic Faith is at the very heart of all that we do as Knights.
Our order gets much recognition for our great works of charity through monetary or in-kind donations and countless hours of volunteer service. I would contend, however, that the work we do to propagate our Catholic Faith is undoubtedly among our greatest charitable work. Our faith gives us hope which far outlasts other material forms of charity. And hope is desperately needed in our world today.
It is imperative that we continue to be the Strong Right Hand of the Church and work hand-in-hand with our clergy to bring God to His people, and to bring God’s people closer to God and His church. Brothers, we already do so much of this work in our parishes – just look at the Brother Knights in your council and I’m sure that you will find many Eucharistic Ministers of the Word, Eucharistic Ministers of Holy Communion, Ushers, and a host of other roles. But our work is far from done... now, more than ever before, our work is crucial!
To help us to continue to channel our efforts and put our Faith in Action, many programs are offered in the Faith category. Presented below are a list of the programs offered by the Supreme Council and additional programs offered by the New Jersey State Council.
Should you need any further information, please do not hesitate to contact me or the State Charmen of these programs.
May God continue to bless each of us, our families, and our work.
For the Faith and Benefit of All,
John Tirado FDD
Faith Programs Director
New Jersey Knights of Columbus[email protected] State Council Faith Programs:
Section 5.0 Faith Programs 2025-2026 Chairman Email Refund Support Vocations Program (RSVP) Reggie Beckett, PSD [email protected] Billboards along NJ Highways Craig Oakum, PGK [email protected] Building the Domestic Church Kiosk Silvio Sartori, FDD [email protected] Catholic Shrines of New Jersey Rolland Coutinho, DGK [email protected] CCD Teacher-of-the-Year John Java, PGK [email protected] Chaplain Circle of Honor Tom Tamburello [email protected] Family Prayer Night Don Lynch FDD [email protected] Family Rosary Rally – North Peter Kueken, Jr., FDD [email protected] Family Rosary Rally – South Michael Miller, GK [email protected] Healing Mass: Blessed Michael McGivney Phil Pfaffman FDD [email protected] Healing Mass: Blessed Miriam Teresa Demjanowich Russ Petrocelli, ST [email protected] Holy Hour Program Silvio Sartori FDD [email protected] Imitating Saint Juan Diego Peter Fierro [email protected] Into the Breach James Vargas, PGK [email protected] Parochial Teacher-of-the-Year John Java, PGK [email protected] Pilgrim Icon Program George Tower [email protected] Relics of the Saints Fred Durso [email protected] Sacramental Gifts Bruce Sirak DD [email protected] Seminarian Letters John Tirado FDD [email protected] Spiritual Reflection Program Richard Macdonald, DD [email protected] Viva Cristo Rey! Jesus Gayton [email protected] State Council Retreat; St Alfonzo's John Flynn FDD [email protected]
Important Links:Council Faith Programs Survey: LINK
Supreme Council Faith Programs: LINK
Faith In Action: LINK
Faith In Action Guidebook: LINK
Program Report Form (10784): LINK
Other forms: LINK
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