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1. (30 points)

Consecration to the Holy Family. (Mandatory for the Columbian Award) Did the council invite families of their parish to offer the prayer of Consecration to the Holy Family?

Yes No

2. (90 points)

Did the council conduct or host any of the following seven programs?
(30 points for each program; maximum is 90 points). Check up to three.
a. Family of the Month. Did the council submit at least eight Family of the Month forms to Supreme? Points to be awarded based on records received from Supreme Council prior to April 5th. (Grading Records include April through March).
b. Keep Christ in Christmas. Did the council conduct an activity that promoted the season of Advent and Christmas in their proper context, centered on the nativity of Jesus (such as (Posada, Creche Blessing/Tree Lighting, etc.) [For purposes of the State Deputy’s Award, the poster contest is a separate activity; do not use the poster contest here.]
c. Food for Families. Did the council donate and support community food pantries, community food banks, and soup kitchens by donating at least $500 or 1,000 pounds of food?
d. Family Fully Alive. Did the council participate in The Family Fully Alive program?
e. Family Week. Did the council work with its parish to plan a special week in celebration of family life through activities that strengthen parish community and unite Catholic family life, such a Mass, family picnic, prayer activities for the home and a service project for the community?
f. Family Prayer Night. Did the council provide opportunity for families of council members, as well as other Catholic families, to come together for prayer, dinner, and fellowship once a month?
g. Good Friday Family Promotion. Did the councils promote attendance at Good Friday liturgy and educate of parish families about the importance of the collection for Christians in the Holy Land?

Yes No

3. (20 points)

Keep Christ in Christmas Poster Contest. Did the council host a Keep Christ in Christmas contest by the deadline announced by State Council? Points will be awarded based on a copy of Form 5023 sent by the council to the Youth Chairman Delmas Forbes.

Yes No

4. (20 points)

Family of the Year. Did the council submit a completed “Family of the Year” nomination form to the State Family Director Keith Gros by April 5th. Points to be determined by the Family Director.

Yes No

5. (10 points)

Condolences. Did the Council send "Resolution of Condolence" certificates to the family of a deceased member or, was a Mass, Rosary, Bishop Greco Memorial Card, or other prayer service offered for a deceased/sick member of the Knights of Columbus?

Yes No

6. (20 points)

Fraternal Benefits. Did the council host or participate in a Fraternal Benefits Night or similar event to promote and inform members and families about fraternal benefits and insurance products?

Yes No

7. (10 points)

Form STSP. Council must submit a State Council Service Program Award and Entry Form for FAMILY to the State Office, P.O. Box 51166, Lafayette, LA 70505-1166. It must be received by April 5, 2019, to be eligible for these ten (10) points. This form or it attachments cannot be submitted online.

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