OUR PROJECTS
Collaborative & Innovative
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.
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.
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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.
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The Cross and Crown in the center of the heart is the national symbol of the Order- the Catholic Daughters of the Americas®.
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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.
LOCAL CDA PROJECTS
CDA Our Lady of Belen #1359 has multiple projects. Every year they host the Christmas House Tour in which the proceeds go towards the Project: Christmas in the Classroom. Every Fall they host Berlie's Bazaar Arts & Crafts Show. Most recently they sponsored NM's First JCDA Court in many years through their Youth Spoke Committee. Recently they hosted the annual NM State CDA Retreat. They are excited for the day they can return to these projects post-COVID19.
JCDA PROJECTS
JCDA Our Lady of the Holy Rosary #1359 is working on using their skills to complete service projects that revolve around the 7 Corporal Works of Mercy. See their newsletters for full details of past service projects, such as Clothing Drive for UNM Hospitals, Baby items donation to CareNet, and Donation of Thanksgiving Baskets to local families. During the pandemic, they still kept active!
STATE CDA PROJECTS
NM State CDA court participates in many local court events. They also participate in Legislation for Circle of Love. They helped Institute JCDA Our Lady of the Holy Rosary #1359 in Belen, NM, JCDA Our Lady of the Immaculate Heart #2276 in Santa Rosa, and JCDA La Rosa de Guadalupe #2252 in Carlsbad, NM. Most recently, they hosted the NM Annual State Retreat virtually in 2020.
NATIONAL CDA PROJECTS
In addition to the work done on the local level by our courts, Catholic Daughters of the Americas supports the five Special National Charitable Projects listed below. Through combined giving, each court and member gets an opportunity to support these worthwhile programs.
Habitat for Humanity Holy Cross Laboure Society SOAR!
National Center on Sexual Exploitation
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In addition to 5 major National Projects there are ten National Charities endorsed and supported by the Catholic Daughters of the Americas. Local courts are able to choose from the following charities:
North American College Catholic Relief Services Apostleship of the Sea
Covenant House Mother Teresa Tutwiler Clinic
The Disaster Relief Fund Smile Train Catholic Extension
Basilica of the National Shrine of the Immaculate Conception
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(https://catholicdaughters.org/national-projects-and-charities)