Sacred Heart – Knights of Columbus – 1882 – 2025 – 143 Years of Our Principles

2026 Catholic Citizenship Essay Contest

This contest encourages today’s youth to be more connected to their community and their faith. The goal of this program is to involve young Catholics in grades 8 to 12 in civic discourse and instill in them religious and life-affirming values. The 2026 theme is “The rights of man come not from the generosity of the state but from the hand of God.”

In 500-750 words, explain what this quote from former U.S. President and Knights of Columbus member John F. Kennedy’s 1961 Inaugural address means and its importance for the flourishing of a nation. Entry form.

20th Annual Keep Christ in Christmas

The Sacred Heart Knights are proud to sponsor our 20th Keep Christ in Christmas card design contest for kids from preschool through high school. Winners receive cards with their own design ready for mailing to friends and family and other prizes. Entries must be turned in by Friday, November 13th. Official entry form and rules available here.

2026 Soccer Challenge

Kids 9 through 14 are invited to participate in the 2026 Sacred Heart Council Soccer Challenge on Sunday, September 13th after Masses. Competition will be held in the greenspace on Valley and Dayton. Parents and family are encouraged to come and cheer the participants on. 2025 results available here.

Coffee and snacks will be available in Cebelak Hall after Masses this weekend as part of Sacred Grounds.

22nd Annual Baby Bottle Boomerang

The Sacred Heart council is proud to support HELP Pregnancy with our 22nd annual Baby Bottle Boomerang. This year the Knights will be passing out bottles after all Masses on August 29 and 30. All bottles need to be returned to the box in the back of church by October 4th so that all the donations can be counted, deposited and delivered to HELP by All Souls Day. Here are details from our 21st annual collection.

New this year, for those who do not want to spend time collecting coins and returning the baby bottles, you can directly donate to the program via Venmo at @KnightsofColumbus13641. Let us know if you have any questions or concerns.

Award Presentation

Thank you to all those who supported our recent spring activities. Click here to see the related award presentation.

5th Annual Father Daughter Dance

On May 9th the Knights will host our 5th annual Father Daughter dance to raise funds for charity. Get ready to hit the dance floor, enjoy delicious treats, and participate in exciting activities planned just for you. If you have not already purchased your tickets, please see our Eventbrite page.

Doce Mission

To help support Catholic education, our council is partnering with the John Henry Newman Institute in the Father John Bosco’s Doce Mission. Watch for details about a May 16th event to provide further details.

Additional scholarships available from the Knights towards Catholic education.

MI Drive 2026

Thank you to all the Knights and friends who supported our recent Knight’s Tootsie Roll Drive to benefit people with disabilities. Through your generous support, our council was able raise over $1500 to support those in need. Check out pictures and more details here.

2026 Free Throw Championship

The Sacred Heart Knights hosted our 2026 Free Throw competition on Thursday, January 15th during the academy lunch hour. Winner’s detail and pictures can be found here.

Congratulations to our two Grand Rapids Diocese winners! Click here for more detail.