Invitation to Participate in “The Bible Journey” – 2026 Lenten Season

Dear Brother Knights,

Praised be Jesus Christ. During the sacred season of Lent 2026, the Ontario State Knights of Columbus is pleased to invite all councils to participate in “The Bible Journey” — a 33-day Bible Reading Marathon offered under the Faith Program.

This spiritual initiative is an invitation for us, as Knights and men of faith, to journey together through Sacred Scripture — from Genesis to Revelation — allowing the Word of God to guide, strengthen, and renew us as we prepare our hearts for the celebration of Easter.

Program Overview

Start Date: Thursday, February 19, 2026 (the day after Ash Wednesday)
End Date: Saturday, March 28, 2026 (prior to Holy Week)
Duration: 33 reading days (Sundays in Lent excluded)
Daily Reading Time: Approximately 4 hours
Readers Per Day: 8 participants (30 minutes per reader)

Based on previous experience, completing the full Bible requires approximately 130 hours of reading. In addition to readers, we will require daily moderators and technical Zoom support to ensure smooth and prayerful sessions. When available, a Priest or Deacon may lead the opening and closing prayers or offer brief reflections.

We respectfully encourage each council to participate and to seek the support of your Pastor in promoting this opportunity within your parish. Parishioners who feel called to take part are most welcome to sign up. To register, please download the appropriate form for Co-ordinator or Reader.

• Co-ordinators Registration Form
• Registration Reader form

Once completed, email the form to [email protected] or [email protected] and to State Faith Chairman Savio Pereira at [email protected]. For questions or assistance, please call 647-467-1738 or 905-712-4150.

For unity and consistency, it is recommended that all participants use the Revised Standard Version (RSV) of the Holy Bible.

Let us come together as a brotherhood of faith to listen attentively to God’s Word, reflect deeply, and be spiritually renewed. Your council’s participation will help make this Lenten journey a meaningful and unifying experience across our province.

Thank you for your continued support and fraternal spirit.

Vivat Jesus!

Fraternally yours,

Joseph Remedios FDD PGK PFN
Ontario State Faith Director
Diocesean Association Chairmen West
E: [email protected] or [email protected] | T: 647-467-1738

Readers

1. Be present at least 10 minutes before the assigned time.
2. Ensure you have a strong internet signal.
3. Ensure that your screen name reflects the name you signed up with. This will enable the Coordinators to unmute your mic before you begin your reading.
4. Follow the reader prior to your assigned time.
5. Announce the passage where you are starting; when start a new chapter please announce it. (e.g.: Chapter 11 from Genesis, Exodus, 1 Samuel, 2 Maccabees etc.)
6. In the 30 minutes allocated, please read to the end of the chapter even if this means going over your 30 minutes. Example if you begin reading from the Book of Genesis Chapter 25 Verse 1, at the end of your 30 minutes you have read up to Genesis Chapter 27 Verse 28, continue reading until Verse 46 (end of chapter). The next reader will begin at Chapter 28 Verse 1.
7. Announce the end of the chapter (Example Chapter 27 from Genesis).
8. Avoid all kinds of personal introductions/comments.
9. Total attention to be given to the sacred reading of the Holy Scripture.
10. Ensure that your mic is unmuted until start of your reading and video is off, to avoid background noise and distractions.

Moderator

1. To be present 10 minutes before and during the allotted time with the Bible.
2. Contact the assigned person if they do not show up on Zoom, 5 minutes prior to their allocated reading time.
3. If the assigned person is late/does not show up, take up that spot and read.
4. When assigned person sign in, entrust the passage, and join the reading.
5. Make sure a flawless reading of the Word of God, avoid comments, suggestions as much as possible.
6. Our role is to assist and create an environment of sacredness around the reading.
7. As Moderator in the Zoom meeting, update the Chat prior to each new reader, with the Book and Chapter from the Bible being read.
8. Ensure all videos are off. Only audio of reader is enabled.

Coordinator

1. Manage the Zoom session and any technical needs.
2. Ensure mics are on/off for the reader.
3. Ensure minimum disruption and support the Moderator.

Deacon / Priest

1. Opening & closing prayer each day