Knights of Peter Claver

Most Blessed Sacrament Catholic Church

	*KPC Council & Court# 376* *Junior Council & Junior Court #376* *The Knights of Peter Claver, Inc. and Ladies Auxiliary* Involves Your Whole Family *For more info, speak with* *Grand Knight James Ballard or* *Grand Lady Rosalyn Hamm-Hall*
Grand Knight James Ballard		Grand Lady Rosalyn Hamm-Hall

Junior Grand Knight Rene' Johnson		Junior Grand Lady Angela Johnson

KNIGHTS OF PETER CLAVER OBJECTIVES

• To be a staunch supporter to the local pastor of the parish and to the bishop of the diocese.

• To participate collectively in various parish and community activities.

• To promote Civic Improvements.

• To encourage Lay Apostolic and Catholic action.

• To make contributions to worthwhile causes.

• To award scholarships.

• To foster recreational assemblies and facilities.

• To develop youth.

• To provide social and intellectual fellowship for its members as well as proper guidance and participation in the ever changing structure of our social and economic life, through this Catholic lay organization.

SPIRITUAL BENEFITS AND CONTRIBUTIONS INCLUDE:

• Masses for all deceased members one Sunday of the Year.

• Frequent Holy Communion in a body.

• Uniformed participation in religious ceremonies.

• Substantial financial contributions to religious orders, churches, deserving charities, worthy and needy causes, annual donations to NAACP, National Urban League and Southern Christian Leadership Conference.

• Xavier University, Institute for Black Catholic Studies of Louisiana

• Our Society has the approval of the Hierarchy and the clergy and receives annually the Blessings of our Holy Father the Pope.

OUR SOCIAL PROGRAM INCLUDES activities of an educational, recreational and athletic nature, such as dances, picnics, banquets athletic events, workshops, fund-raising projects and other activities.

The State, District, and National Meetings offer opportunities of fraternalization, cultural improvement, and broadening your local and national acquaintance with fellow Catholics.

The Democratic Process is assured all members by frequent rotation of officers on all levels. National and State District officers are elected biennially and Local officers are elected annually.

The Knights and Ladies of Peter Claver is an organization filled with limitless opportunities for zealous Catholics to work for their parish. Bishops, priests and laity have given Claverism such strong support through the years that it now boasts of many flourishing subordinate units of Catholic men, women and family members throughout the United States.

	The Knights of Peter Claver #376 will award an annual scholarship in the amount of $500.00 to a graduating high school senior who attends Most Blessed Sacrament Church and has been accepted to an accredited four-year college / university or two-year community college/technical school. The scholarship will be based on merit and need and will be awarded before the start of the academic year. Applicants must have a 2.75 (C+) cumulative grade average and significant participation in civic, community service, and/or church related activities. Applicants should submit application with appropriate documentation (transcript/report card, acceptance letter, reference letters, and short narrative documenting service, etc.) to the Knights of Peter Claver #376 Scholarship Committee no later than May 1st. Contact Grand Knight James Ballard further information. Download K.P.C. Scholarship Application

	Knights of Peter Claver National Office 1825 Orleans Avenue New Orleans, La 70116 Phone: 504/821-4225 Fax: 504/821-4253 © 2000 Knights of Peter Claver, Inc. *visit National Site: www.knightsofpeterclaver.com*