Overview
This page presents information and resources for local parish Councils, beginning with the latest requirements for the Columbian Award.
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Columbian Award Requirements
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The KoC Supreme Office has made major changes to reporting of programs that is necessary to receive the Columbian Award (which is one of the requirements for becoming Star Council). There are now 3 requirements: (1) Donate $500 to one of four select programs, (2) Complete four Faith in Aciton programs, and (3) implement COR…
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Hispanic Member Engagement
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HISPANIC ROUND TABLES The Greater Austin Chapter has the goal of starting 17 Hispanic roundtables. To date, Hispanic roundtables have been established or are in the process of being established at: Council Parish Contact 5967 St. Louis King of France, Austin Gilbert Perez512-740-1252 2474 Sacred Heart Catholic Church, LaGrange Isidrio Carrillo 7975 St Anthony Marie…
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Explore Faith in Action Programs
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The Knights of Columbus currently offers 38 Faith in Action programs in each of four categories: Faith, Community, Family, and Life. To earn the Columbian Award, councils must implement at least one program from each of the four categories.
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Traveling Ceremonial Team
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When councils have prospective members ready to be exemplified into the Third Degree but do not have the resources or personnel to conduct the ceremony, also known as a CUF (Exemplification of Charity, Unity, and Fraternity), they may request the assistance of the Traveling Ceremonial Team (TCT). The TCT is available to conduct or assist…