Missouri State Council
Knights of Columbus
MONSIGNOR JOSEPH MANCUSO - Catholic Education Grants
St. Andrew's Parish, 6415 N.E. Antioch, Gladstone, MO 64119
Phone: 816-453-2089, ext. 312
Dear Knights of Columbus and/or Catholic Educator:
"GUARDING THE DEPOSIT OF FAITH IS THE MISSION THE LORD ENTRUSTED TO HIS CHURCH, and which she fulfills in every age. The Second Vatican Ecumenical Council which was opened 30 years ago by my predecessol Pope John XXIII, . . . had as its intention and purpose to highlight the Church's apostolic and pastoral mission and by making the truth of the Gospel shine forth to lead all people to seek and receive Christ's love which surpasses all knowledge (Eph 3:20). For this reason, we thank the Lord wholeheartedly on this day when we can offer the entire Church this reference text entitled the Catechism of the Catholic Church for a catechesis renewed at the living source of the Faith!" (Apostolic Constitution Fidei Depositum).
The Knights of Columbus, as true and loyal sons of Holy Mother the Church and her Magisterium, are pleased to assist the Church in her mission. In addition to the other programs sponsored by the Missouri Council that foster Faith and Service to the Church, it has established the Fr. Joseph A. Mancuso Knights of Columbus—Catholic Education Fund With resolution XIII approved at the 1983/84 State convention, the Catholic Education Fund was established in order to assist
CATHOLIC HIGH SCHOOLS
CATHOLIC GRADE SCHOOLS
PARISH RELIGION EDUCATION PROGRAMS (CCD)
in the state of Missouri in giving their participants a quality Catholic Education and Formation, in keeping with the above document.
THE CATHOLIC EDUCATION FUND for the 2008-2009 SCHOOL YEAR WILL GIVE
20 - $500 GRANTS, for a total of $10,000, and
30 - $ 1,000 GRANTS, for a total of $30.000
For a grand total of $40,000
PLEASE NOTICE! Only 50 grants will be given this year. So, your reception of a grant will depend on the NEED, the NUMBER of applications, and MOST ESPECIALLY, on how well your institution meets the Criteria as outlined on the back of this letter.
Please apply for either the $500 or the $1,000 grant—BUT not for both of them.
The enclosed application will guide you in providing us with some of the information we need. You are encouraged to add any extra facts, figures, or information you think might be helpful to us in making a determination in your favor.
We are looking forward to your participation and in assisting you in Teaching as Jesus Did. With every best wish to you and your staff, I am
Sincerely Yours in Christ,
MONSIGNOR J0SEPH A. MANCUSO
GRANT COMMITTEE CHAIRMAN
CATHOLIC EDUCATION FUND
