2. “ IN SERVICE TO ONE
SERVICE TO ALL “

3. Why We Are Called Knights
 History of the Knights of Columbus
 Knights of Columbus Objectives
 Knights of Columbus Statement
 The Vision and Mission
Opportunities to Make a Difference
 Why Become a Knight
 Summary

4. History of
The Knights of Columbus
 Founded by Father Michael J.
McGivney, in New
Haven, Connecticut
 Knights of Columbus was chartered
on March 29, 1882

5. Why the Knights of Columbus?
1. To help Catholic men remain
steadfast in their faith through
mutual encouragement.
2. To promote closer ties of fraternity
3. To establish a system of insurance
to assist widows and children of
members

6. Why Columbus?
 To emphasize that it was a Catholic
who discovered, explored, and
colonized North American continent.

7. Why Knights?
 To signify that the membership
embodies knightly ideals of
1.Spirituality
2.Service to Church, country and
fellowman.

8. The Knights of Columbus
Today
 An international society of more
than 1.6 million Catholic men
 In more than 12,000 councils
 United States
 Canada, Mexico
 The Philippines, Puerto
Rico, Guatemala,
 Panama, Cuba, Guam
 The Virgin Islands, Dominican Republic
and the Bahamas

9. The Knights of Columbus
Service in the Year 2000
$116,187,996 to charities
 56,730,040 volunteer hours
 25.9 million hrs to Church
 15.3 million hrs to community
 7.7 million hrs to youth
 7.8 million hrs to other causes

10. Knights of Columbus
Objectives
 To Support the Church.
 To build fraternal bonds through
religious, social, educational, and
athletic activities.
To reach out to meet community needs
through programs of charity and
service.

11. Knights of Columbus
Objectives
 To provide comfort and assistance
to sick, disabled, and needy
members and their families.
 To provide for the financial security
of our members and families through
our fraternal insurance program.

12. KNIGHTS OF COLUMBUS
A Catholic… Family… Fraternal…
Service Organization.
 Catholic - the common denominator for all
our members. Catholicism serves as a
foundation for continued growth and
performance.
 Family - the very basis of society around
which all our programs and activities
evolve.

13. Knights of Columbus (contd.)
 Fraternal - banded together for the
purpose of providing for the spiritual
and material welfare of our
membership.
 Service - our involvement with and
commitment to
Church, community, council, family,
and youth.

14. Commitment to Education
 The Knights of Columbus have a
long tradition of aid to Catholic
education.
 Endowment of a chair in American
history at the Catholic University of
America, Washington, D.C.,
 The million-dollar "Father Michael J.
McGivney Memorial Fund for New
Initiatives in Catholic Education"
Scholarships and student loans

15. Other Major Projects
 More than $1 million annually for various
projects
 The construction of the Knights' Tower at
the Basilica of the National Shrine of the
Immaculate Conception in
Washington, D.C.
 Lobbied to insert the words "under God"
in the Pledge of Allegiance to the
American Flag.
 Contributed to the restoration of the
Facade at St. Peter's Basilica

16. The Vision and Mission
Provide leadership and support to
parish and pastor, as well as
community
 Offer our local Catholic men and
their families a strong sense of
community and fellowship

17. Opportunities to Make a
Difference
 Programs to use specific talents
 Five areas of Involvement open to
members
Church
Community
Family
Council
Youth

18. Church Activities
 Purpose – To sponsor activities which
enable the Knight to set a worthy example
as an ideal Catholic to his family, his
community and his fellow members.
 Support our Religious Leaders
 Lay Apostolate
 Evangelization
 Vocations
 Parochial Services
 Religious Devotions
 Keep Christ in Christmas

19. Community Activities
 Purpose: Offer opportunities for Knights to
make their voices heard in the community
and to make it a better place for all to live
 Pro-Life
 Volunteerism
 Human Needs
 Civic Involvement
 Environment and Public Safety
 Health Services
 Decency
 Honor Columbus

20. Family Activities
 Purpose: Offer programs and activities
which aid in building family
spirit, strengthen family life and stimulate
togetherness within our family units
 Family Programs
 Education
 Communications
 Family Recognition
 Recreation
 Survivors’ Assistance
 Memorials

21. Council Activities
 Purpose: Enhance the fraternal life among
our members by offering fun and
entertaining programs and activities.
 Public Relations
 Fraternalism
 Cultural
 Social
 Blood Donation
 Athletics

22. Youth Activities
 Purpose: Provide our youth with the
means and opportunities to become
personally committed and involved in
meeting the challenges of our times.
 Scouting
 4-H Activities
 Athletics
 Educational Programs
 Youth Welfare
 Religious Activities
 Social Activities
 Columbian Squires

23. Why Become a Knight ?
 To enjoy a wide variety of benefits
 Member/Spouse accidental death
benefit
 “Knights to Christ” meditation
book
 Columbia Magazine
 K of C Rosary
Volunteer to help the youth and less
fortunate

24. Why Become a Knight ?
 Daily Mass of Remembrance at
Church
 Leadership Development-
Opportunity to build personal
leadership skills.
Educational Benefits- Scholarship
programs, Student loan programs
 To have diversity in life with those
that share the same ideals

25. Why Become a Knight?
 To learn, live, and practice
Charity, Unity, Fraternity, and
Patriotism.
 To spread and share spirituality
amongst others
 To grow within a Catholic
environment.

26. Council Meetings
 Meetings are held once or twice
each Month
 Meeting agenda typically include
prayer, activity updates, financial
and membership status, committee
reports and motions regarding
expenditures and future events and
social activities.

27. Summary
 We are honored to have you join our
Council
 We encourage you to become a member
 Our Programs and Objectives give every
Catholic man the medium through which
he can best serve the church and mankind.
 Welcome to the Knights of Columbus!

28. Prepared by Bro. Rolando
March 23, 2014