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Bibles for Sacramental Gifts

Overview

The Bibles for Sacramental Gifts program is Wisconsin’s implementation of the Knights of Columbus Sacramental Gifts initiative, encouraging councils to recognize and celebrate key sacramental moments in the lives of parishioners.

The sacraments are among the most important encounters with Christ in the life of the Church. Through this program, councils provide meaningful, faith-centered gifts—most commonly Catholic Bibles—to individuals receiving sacraments such as Baptism, First Communion, Confirmation, RCIA, and Marriage.

This initiative strengthens the domestic church, reinforces the presence of the Knights within parish life, and provides recipients with a lasting spiritual resource to deepen their faith. Wisconsin enhances this effort by making high-quality Catholic Bibles affordable and accessible to councils statewide.

Point of Contact

Name: Dennis Bednarek
Title: State Faith Director
Email: dfbednarek48@gmail.com
Phone: 262-470-4477

Program Details

How the Program Works

  • Councils purchase approved Catholic Bibles through the Wisconsin State Council
  • These Bibles are presented as gifts to individuals receiving sacraments
  • Presentations can be made:
    • During Mass
    • At sacramental rites
    • At parish receptions or celebrations

Available Resources

Wisconsin councils can purchase books at reduced pricing through the State Council:

  • YOUCAT Bible (Extract Bible of the Catholic Church for teens and young adults)
    • Ideal for younger recipients (First Communion, Confirmation)
  • Ignatius Catholic Bible (Revised Standard Version, 2nd Edition)
    • Ideal for Confirmation, RCIA candidates, and adults

State Pricing: $12.50 per Bible (about half retail price)

Ordering Options:

  • Wisconsin State Council Store (credit card)
  • Directly through the State Faith Director (payment at delivery)

Suggested Sacramental Occasions

  • Baptism
  • First Holy Communion
  • Confirmation
  • RCIA / OCIA candidates
  • Weddings

Program Benefits

  • Strengthens parish relationships
  • Provides a lasting, faith-based gift
  • Encourages scripture engagement and lifelong faith formation
  • Makes councils visibly present at key moments in parish life

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