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Seminarian Knights: Brothers in the Breach
John W. Mohn IV, Seminarian Diocese of Alexandria-in-Louisiana
Notre Dame Seminary, New Orleans
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Introduction
◆ Who am I?◆ Where am I in my formation?◆ Family Background◆ Knights of Columbus background
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Introductions
◆ Name◆ Seminary◆ When did you join the Knights◆ What is your officer role◆ Patron Saint
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Seminarians in the Breach
What is a seminarian?◆ From the Latin Etymology:
• “He who sows [the seed]”What is “the seed”?
◆ “the seed is the word of God…” (c.f. Lk8:11)◆ “the word [is] God…” (c.f. John 1:1)
Sowing the seed◆ “Sow with a view to righteousness, reap in accordance with kindness;
break up your fallow ground, for it is time to seek the Lord until He comes to rain righteousness on you” (Hosea 10:12)
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Accompanying our Brothers in the Breach
◆ Preparing to be Priest Victims
◆ Tilling the soil with our presence
◆ Embracing our Charisms of Charity, Unity, and Fraternity
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Current Considerations
Charity◆ Call those who are isolated◆ Visit the shut-in from on their porches or through their
windows◆ Deliver spiritual care packages to those who are at risk of
despair
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Practical Application
1. Neighborhood outreach group
2. Sending cards to local nursing homes
3. Making masks for local homeless shelters
4. Hosting a drive-thru food pantry
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Current Considerations
Unity◆ Being present to our seminary communities and brothers◆ Seeking out those who are marginalized and being a
loving brother and a good friend◆ Encouraging the Judas who is inclined to betray his
brothers to be a John and listen to the pulse of the Sacred Heart. We can do this in offering kind thoughts where evil speech is found.
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Practical Applications
◆ Hosting “theology on taps”• Topics:
1.Amazon Synod2.Catholic Social Doctrine (e.g. racism)3.Pastoral Ministry in times of Crisis4.Clericalism
◆ Hosting monthly Marian Hour with outside knights◆ Monthly coffee with the Rector
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Current Considerations
Fraternity◆ A brother to all◆ Seeks not to be served but to serve◆ Gathers the brothers knight or not together to share their
common love for the Lord ◆ Prays for their enemies and makes them feel like friends. ◆ Brings a sense of welcome wherever he may go.
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Practical Application
Fraternal Activities◆ K. of C. Intermural Sports Teams◆ Card Club
Monthly Social
◆ Movie night◆ Coffee Bar◆ Pub
Weekly Outing Club◆ Pick a new place every week
• Park, zoo, museum
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Recruiting
◆ Recruitment Drive• Have a recruiting committee• Make announcement during meals• Hosting a social with sign-up or
recruiters
◆ Incentives• Fraternal Activities• Financial Assistance in Emergencies
◆ Pay Out• Band of Brothers
— Seeking to help others— Love Christ— Build community
*Always remind the brethren of how much the Knights do for the seminarians