Junior Division Brochure
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THE KNIGHTS OF PETER CLAVER MISSION STATEMENT “To promote and enhance the spiritual and social well being of all Juniors.” JUNIOR KNIGHTS PURPOSE & The Junior Knights and Junior Daughters strive to build good JUNIOR DAUGHTERS character and develop leadership skills. APPROVAL JOI N US The Knights of Peter Claver has the approval of the Catholic Church We extend a warm-hearted invitation to you, hierarchy and clergy. We also your friends and relatives to consider joining receive the blessings of the Holy the Junior Knights and Junior Daughters. Father annually. For further information, NA TI ONA L please contact RECOGNITION The Knights of Peter Claver The Junior Knights and Junior National Office Daughters are national in scope and 1825 Orleans Avenue have been recognized in many media New Orleans, LA 70116-2894 stories and publications. Our units are regularly recognized for service, Office: (504) 821-4225 leadership, and accomplishments by Fax: (504) 821-4253 church and civic institutions. E-Mail: [email protected] www.kofpc.org HISTORY ACTIVITIES SPIRITUAL SERVICE PROJECTS The Junior Knights and Junior Daughters are Retreats Feeding the Hungry the youth divisions of the Knights of Peter Vocation Workshops Blanket Distributions Claver, Inc. and Ladies Auxiliary. Parochial Service Charity Donations The Junior Knights Division was founded in Mass Turnouts 1917. LEADERSHIP The Junior Daughters Division was founded in EDUCATIONAL Elected Officers 1930. Scholarship Opportunities Planning / Decision Making Workshops MEMBERSHIP District/State Conferences TRAVEL National Conventions, Tours Local, State, National, and International Competitions (Essay, Quiz Bowl, Math, Poetry, Talent The Junior Knights and Junior Daughters Show, Spelling Bee, etc.) membership is made up of Roman Catholic youth, ages 7 - 18. SOCIAL OPPORTUNITIES Banquets, Cotillions, Balls, Dances Picnics, Round Table Gatherings Parades The Junior Divisions of the Knights of Peter PHYSICAL Claver offer opportunities to our youth to Team Sports serve their church and communities, learn Health and Wellness valuable life skills, and grow in many areas: Spiritual Travel COMMUNITY SERVICE Educational Physical Volunteering at Nursing Home, Scholarship Community Hospitals, community centers, food Leadership Services pantries and parish churches. Social .