Knights of Columbus Evangelization & The Cor Meeting Insights
Explore the Knights of Columbus and Blessed McGivney's vision for the faith in the 21st century. Engage in the Cor Meetings focused on men's formation, prayer, and fraternity to strengthen Catholic men in their faith and missionary journey.
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Knights of Columbus Evangelization Initiative & The Cor Meeting
Blessed McGivneys Vision
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
Knights in the 21 Knights in the 21st st Century Century Evangelization and faith formation were key to Blessed Michael McGivney s vision for the Knights to keep men Catholic in the 19th Century We must be more intentional to fulfill this vision in the secular society of the 21st Century The Evangelization and Faith Formation initiative and the Cor Meeting enable us to fulfill Blessed Michael McGivney s vision and meet the needs of Catholic men, young and old
Learning From the Field Learning From the Field Young men are looking for: Faith-centered approach to membership Content and fraternity that help them grow in faith and become better men, husbands, and fathers What parishes and families need: Men to grow as faithful leaders Formation and accountability for men
The Cor Meeting Cor ad cor loquitor - Heart speaks to Heart - John Henry Cardinal Newman
Cor Meeting Cor Meeting Additional meeting for the council focusing on men s formation Optional Open to all men of the parish Held monthly Three key and required elements: Prayer Formation Fraternity
Cor Meeting Cor Meeting The Cor Meeting exists to form and strengthen Catholic men in faith and virtue as missionary disciples by drawing them into a deeper relationship with Jesus Christ through prayer, formation, and fraternity. The goal of each Cor Meeting is to provide the opportunity for men to encounter Christ (to be evangelized), to strengthen our bonds of brotherhood, and to prepare for the courageous mission of evangelization.
Three Key Elements Prayer Formation Fraternity Through prayer we strengthen our relationship with God as disciples (followers) of Jesus Christ and grow in our knowledge of Him. The aim of Catholic formation is to be like Christ, taking on his character and virtue, life of prayer, and his mission. The Cor Meeting brings men together as a band of brothers to strengthen each other in friendship and fraternity. (Examples: Into the Breach Video Series, Supreme Chaplain s Monthly Challenge, small group discussion or Bible Study, Faith- inspired talks by clergy or others, reading a spiritual reflection) (Examples: Social events, BBQ, bonfire, intentional conversation, and shared meals i.e. donuts and coffee or pizza and beverages.) (Examples: Rosary, Holy Hour, Chaplet of Divine Mercy, Lectio Divina)
Cor Meeting Examples Cor Meeting Examples Cor Meeting Cor Meeting - - Fraternity Centered Fraternity Centered (60 (60 90 min.) 90 min.) Cor Meeting Cor Meeting - - Formation Centered Formation Centered (60 (60 - - 90 min.) 90 min.) 1. 1. Fraternity: Pizza (or donuts and Fraternity: Pizza (or donuts and coffee if in AM) coffee if in AM) 2. 2. Formation: 15 min. faith Formation: 15 min. faith- - inspired talk by Chaplain inspired talk by Chaplain 3. 3. Prayer: Request intentions and Prayer: Request intentions and pray Rosary pray Rosary 1. 1. Formation: Formation: Into the Breach Video and small group discussion and small group discussion 2. 2. Prayer: 30 min. of Eucharistic Prayer: 30 min. of Eucharistic Adoration Adoration 3. 3. Fraternity: Sharing a meal Fraternity: Sharing a meal Video
Integration & Impact of Cor Meeting Integration & Impact of Cor Meeting within the Council within the Council Improves the overall member experience Reminds men of Blessed McGivney s vision for Knights to grow as Catholic men Strengthens Faith in Action programs, council events, and council leadership Drives council growth Increases collaboration with pastor/chaplain Engages men of the parish
State EFF Support Structure State EFF Support Structure State Evangelization and Faith Formation Team: State Director of Evangelization and Faith Formation (EFF) State EFF Team Members Agency Partnership Council: Council Director of Evangelization and Faith Formation (EFF) Cor Meeting Team
Strategy and Patience Strategy and Patience Keep it simple Start small Learn from experience Improve upon it Let it grow over time
Immediate Next Steps Immediate Next Steps District Deputies Following State Deputy invitation to Grand Knights, continue encouraging councils to adopt the Cor Meeting Have Cor Meeting resources available Connect interested Grand Knights with the State EFF Team Grand Knights Review Cor Meeting resources Identify and appoint Council Director of EFF Connect him with State Director of EFF Meet with your pastor
