In order to provide inspiration to all members and to live up to the cardinal principles of charity, unity, fraternity, and patriotism, the Knights of Columbus Fraternal Association of the Philippines is now looking for “model fathers” who made significant impact to the church and to the community.
The search for 2011 Fathers for Good –Philippines is now open. The activity is part of KCFAPI’s advocacy to showcase contemporary catholic fatherhood, which aims to recognize the K of C members who exemplify the inspiring characteristics, virtues and role model qualities of a good Catholic father thru responsible parenting.
This also projects a strong knowledge of the mission of the Order of K of C as a means to attract new members.
There shall be one winner per State Jurisdiction. And the awarding ceremonies will be held during the State Dinner of the 9th Knights of Columbus National Convention in Manila on April 2012.
Winners will be entitled for the following: trophy; round trip air fares; hotel room accommodations for 3 days and 2 nights in the venue of the convention; cash prize; and convention registration fee and State Dinner ticket for 2. While the councils and parishes of the winners will also receive a cash prizes.
Official nominees to the 2011 Search for Fathers for Good –Philippines will be published in the Catholic Bishops Conference of the Philippines (CBCP) Monitor. Sharings and testimonials will be posted in the KCFAPI / KC Website.
Finalists and their inspirational stories will be published also and together with their wives, will be treated to a Dinner specially prepared for the occasion during the State Dinner of the National Convention scheduled in 2012.
Moreover, former and incumbent members of KCFAPI Board of Trustees/Directors of subsidiaries; KCFAPI employees, area managers, team leaders; 5 State Officers, the State Program and Membership Directors for the past 3 Columbian year; members of the board of jurors; winners of Outstanding Knights of Columbus Awards together with their immediate families and subsidiaries are not eligible to be nominated.
The nomination and endorsement must be received by the secretariat not later than 31 October 2011. The board of jurors will choose the winners not later than 31 March 2012.
The activity is a joint project of the KCFAPI and Father George J. Willmann Charities to recognize fathers that have shown the exemplary values of a father.
For inquiries, please call telephone numbers (02) 527-2243 or (02) 527-2223 to 27. Yen Ocampo
