Family

1. (20 points) Consecration to the Holy Family. Did the council satisfy this mandatory Supreme program and invite families of their parish to offer the prayer of Consecration to the Holy Family?


Items 2, 3, and 4: Name and briefly describe up to three (3) major Family Programs conducted or hosted by your Council.

Do not list the mandatory Consecration to the Holy Family program in this section.

NOTE: The Keep Christ in Christmas poster contest requires the council to submit a participation form to the State Family Chairman to receive credit for the event. Send forms to: Keith Gros at kjgfamily900@gmail.com.

Supreme's recommended Family Programs include: Family of the Month; Keep Christ in Christmas; Food for Families; Family Fully Alive; Family Week; Family Prayer Night; and Good Friday Family Promotion.

Councils are permitted to report programs that are not part of the recommended group as long as the program is a significant Family program.

Directors may deduct points for each program that is not a major or significant program consistent with the Columbian Award requirements.

2. (20 points)


3. (20 points)


4. (20 points)


5. (10 points) Louisiana's Family of the Year Nomination Form. The council must submit the Family of the Year nomination form to the State Family Director by April 5. The form will be available at LouisianaKC.org. The State Deputy will select one nominee to be named as Louisiana's Family of the Year. Send forms to: Keith Gros at kjgfamily900@gmail.com
6. (10 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?

Please read and review the Overview and Administration Points guidance and scoring criteria.