Evangelization and Faith Formation: Strengthening Catholic Men's Spiritual Journey

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Explore the vital role of evangelization and faith formation in nurturing Catholic men's spirituality. Discover the essence of active relationship with God, ongoing formation in faith, life of prayer, and brotherhood. Learn about key elements like prayer, formation, and fraternity through initiatives like Cor, fostering a deeper connection to God and the Church.

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Evangelization and Faith Formation

Department of Evangelization and Faith Formation Damien O Connor VP Evangelization & Faith Formation Robert Nayden Director, Catholic Information Service Kyle Montgomery Director, Formation Strategy Renzo Ortega Manager, Digital Evangelization Content Sean Pott Senior Director, Evangelization & Education

Waterbury Evening Democrat It was Father McGivney s purpose in instituting the Knights of Columbus, to keep the young men of his parish within the household of the faith, to preserve them from the taint of infidelity . It was his aim to surround his proteges with an atmosphere of religion and to bring them into even closer relationship to Mother Church. - Fr. O Donnell s Address Monday, June 11, 1900

Cor Cor ad cor loquitur - Heart speaks to Heart - John Henry Cardinal Newman

What does every Catholic man need? Active relationship with God Continued formation in faith & life of prayer Brotherhood that strengthens and sharpens holy men

Cor Cor Three key and required elements: Prayer Formation Fraternity Additional meeting for the council focusing on men s formation Held at least monthly Not a program Pastor s permission no competition Open to all men of the parish 100% Optional

State EFF Support Structure State EFF Support Structure State Evangelization and Faith Formation Team: State Director of Evangelization and Faith Formation (EFF) Reports directly to State Deputy Collaborates with council EFF directors Quarterback implementation and advocacy for Cor Go to for assistance and direction for councils Council: Council Director of Evangelization and Faith Formation (EFF) Facilitates planning and running of Cor for council

Phase 1: Cor Pilot Phase 1: Cor Pilot Data Data Average number of attendees: 17 40% non-Knights Frequency: Monthly or twice a month Majority have presented to their pastor obtaining very positive response Positive bishop responses

Cor Pilot Cor Pilot What we ve learned What we ve learned Advocacy and Vision: State Deputy advocacy and encouragement how this fits with and supports all state initiatives, health, growth etc. Agency advocacy Targeting chaplains for collaboration and endorsement Delegation and Empowerment State EFF Director, reporting to SD, freedom to move things forward and develop state communication, and longevity State EFF Team ideally has three or more members Grand Knight appoints Council EFF Director Simplicity Set time-based goals

Phase 2: Fraternal Year 23 Phase 2: Fraternal Year 23- - 24 Rollout 24 Rollout 20 additional jurisdictions Training new State EFF Director & State EFF Team Goal: 10 councils implementing and reporting on Cor 100% optional

Phase 2 Timeline & Commitments Phase 2 Timeline & Commitments Step 1 - Sign up using QR Code Deadline June 19 Step 2 - Appoint State EFF Director and second EFF Team member Deadline July 3 Step 3 - State EFF Training (expenses paid) - August 24-27 Step 4 - Rollout Cor for your jurisdiction Team effort

State EFF Training State EFF Training Aug. 24 Aug. 24- -27 27 Who: Appointed State EFF Director and Team, TGDs & RGDs, Fraternal Staff When: Aug. 24-27 Where: New Haven, Omni Hotel Why: Overview of evangelization initiative, function of Cor, logistics and role of team & planning Cor implementation across jurisdiction Goal: 10 councils implementing and reporting on Cor

What is success? What is success? Simple & consistent Create the space and schedule the time Bring men together to focus on Jesus and pray together

Catholic Information Service

Catholic Information Service Celebrating 75 years! Ministry of evangelization Mission to serve and support those who spread the Gospel Multitude of ministries supported inside and outside the Order >90 catechetical booklets + devotional and prayer resources

CIS in Support of Cor CIS in Support of Cor More material for group study Men of the Word Bible Study Cor Ecclesiae Series Group studies on St. Joseph, the Eucharist, Dignity of Human Life Prayer, Formation, & Fraternity integrated

CIS in support of Evangelization & Faith CIS in support of Evangelization & Faith Formation Formation We are here to support your councils and parishes How can you use these resources? Men s formation-Cor Adult Faith Formation/RCIA Catholic School Teachers Prison Ministry Prayer Groups Men s conferences

Social and Digital Content Social and Digital Content Fr. Innocent Montgomery, CFR Lenten Reflections Daily inspiration on social media Practical Catholic Podcast Weekly podcast outlining what it means to be a practical Catholic by providing answer to basic questions: what Catholics believe, How do Catholics worship, and How do Catholics live? Supplemental videos for upcoming studies Creating videos to enhance our written studies (St. Joseph, Bible Study, and Eucharist study). These can also be shared on social media and used in Cor.

Social and Digital Content Social and Digital Content Facebook/Twitter - @kofc Instagram - @kofc_official YouTube.com/KnightsofColumbus St. Joseph Small Group Study Videos KofC.org/patriscorde

How to Access Resources How to Access Resources Kofc.org/cis Kofc.org/shopcis

CIS in support of the Eucharistic Revival CIS in support of the Eucharistic Revival 3 Year initiative of the USCCB Knights are asked to stand ready to assist CIS resources include: Eucharistic Procession guides and handouts Prayer Cards Catechetical books More to come www.kofc.org/shopcis www.kofc.org/eucharist

Formation Strategy Video Resources

Eucharistic Revival Videos Eucharistic Revival Videos The Eucharist: Source of Our Healing and Hope Short inspirational documentary on the truth of the Real Presence Our Lady of Guadalupe: Woman of the Eucharist A look at how Our Lady of Guadalupe points to the Real Presence of her Son in the Eucharist The Mass Explained Over fifty short videos explaining different aspects of the Mass All videos available on kofc.org/eucharist

Into the Breach Into the Breach Into the Breach Ongoing application through Faith in Action (and beyond) Major new opportunities through Cor The future of stepping into the breach

National Eucharistic Procession

May 17 - July 16, 2024 A Journey To Jesus

NEW HAVEN, CT NEW YORK, NY PHILADELPHIA, PA BALTIMORE/ WASHINGTON, DC PITTSBURGH, PA STEUBENVILLE, OH COLUMBUS, OH CINCINNATI, OH INDIANAPOLIS, IN May 17 19 May 24 26 May 31 June 2 June 7 9 June 14 16 June 21 23 June 28 30 July 5 7 July 12 16

BROWNSVILLE, TX CORPUS CHRISTI, TX May 24 26 HOUSTON, TX NEW ORLEANS, LA MOBILE, AL ATLANTA, GA NASHVILLE, TN LOUISVILLE, KY INDIANAPOLIS, IN May 17 19 May 31 June 2 June 7 9 June 14 16 June 21 23 June 28 30 July 5 7 July 12 16

SAN FRANCISCO, CA May 1719 RENO, NV SALT LAKE CITY, UT DENVER, CO NORTH PLATTE, NE OMAHA, NE KANSAS CITY, MO ST. LOUIS, MO INDIANAPOLIS, IN May 24 26 May 31 June 2 June 7 9 June 14 16 June 21 23 June 28 30 July 5 7 July 12-16

BEMIDJI/ LAKE ITASCA, MN MINNEAPOLIS/ ST. PAUL, MN ROCHESTER, MN LA CROSSE, WI GREEN BAY, WI MILWAUKEE, WI CHICAGO, IL NOTRE DAME, IN INDIANAPOLIS, IN May 17 19 May 24 26 May 31 June 2 June 7 9 June 14 16 June 21 23 June 28 30 July 5 7 July 12-16