Circle of Love
By definition, a circle is a curved line with every point equal distance from the point to the center and bound together by a common interest. The seven point program of the “Circle of Love” is bound together by the common interest – love.
Circle of Love added Family to the seven points: Circle of Love Family
The image above is symbolic of our CIRCLE OF LOVE program. By definition, a circle is a curved line with every point equal distance from the point of the center and bound together by the common interest. The seven-point program of the CIRCLE OF LOVE is bound together by the common interest- LOVE.
The small heart in the center is taken from the logo of the HEART SPEAKS TO HEART program. By utilizing this portion of the logo and part of the Heart Speaks to Heart program that is compatible with the Circle of Love, a smooth transition occurs.
The Cross and Crown in the center of the heart is the national symbol of the Order- the Catholic Daughters of the Americas.
The seven points selected indicate the needs of the Church and community best served by the Catholic Daughters. The program itemizes these needs with suggestions on how Catholic Daughters can effectively serve.
Our Court Circle of Love Projects are:
Circle of Love added Family to the seven points: Circle of Love Family
The image above is symbolic of our CIRCLE OF LOVE program. By definition, a circle is a curved line with every point equal distance from the point of the center and bound together by the common interest. The seven-point program of the CIRCLE OF LOVE is bound together by the common interest- LOVE.
The small heart in the center is taken from the logo of the HEART SPEAKS TO HEART program. By utilizing this portion of the logo and part of the Heart Speaks to Heart program that is compatible with the Circle of Love, a smooth transition occurs.
The Cross and Crown in the center of the heart is the national symbol of the Order- the Catholic Daughters of the Americas.
The seven points selected indicate the needs of the Church and community best served by the Catholic Daughters. The program itemizes these needs with suggestions on how Catholic Daughters can effectively serve.
Our Court Circle of Love Projects are:
- Education
- Court participates in Education Contest and invites local award winners to share their project at a meeting.
- Court provides scholarships to 8th grade students entering Newman Catholic High School.
- Court provides scholarships to graduating seniors to attend college.
- Family
- Court supports local Habitat for Humanity affiliate by offering a "Dessert a Month for a Year" for the live auction that is part of their Hammers and Heels Fundraiser.
- Court participates in the Santa for Seniors program by adopting one or two seniors and donating items at Christmas.
- Court makes up cookie boxes for our shut-in CDA members at Christmas and also sends Valentine cards to them to remind them of their importance to our "CDA Family".
- Leadership
- Court encourages officers and other members to attend Fall Workshops.
- Members are encouraged to chair or participate in Circle of Love committees and monthly hospitality committees.
- Quality of Life
- Members support Blessing Boxes at both Epiphany Parish churches by donating food items, toiletries, and outer wear.
- Spiritual Enhancement
- Members lead the rosary at an area assisted living center twice per month.
- Members gathered to pray a healing rosary for members with or undergoing cancer surgery.
- Prayer is an important part of our monthly meetings, and additionally, there is a prayer chain for requested prayer needs.
- Youth
- Court scholarships to 8th grade students entering Newman Catholic High School.
- Court provides scholarships to graduating seniors to attend college.
- Court provides funds to support parish youth to attend NCYC and invites participants to share about their experience at a meeting.
- Court provides funds to support a member of our parish who is a college FOCUS missionary.