“ IN SERVICE TO ONE

SERVICE TO ALL “

Why We Are Called Knights

History of the Knights of ColumbusKnights of Columbus ObjectivesKnights of Columbus StatementThe Vision and MissionOpportunities to Make a DifferenceWhy Become a KnightSummary

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

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

Why Columbus?

To emphasize that it was a Catholic who discovered, explored, and colonized North American continent.

Why Knights?

To signify that the membership embodies knightly ideals of

1.Spirituality

2.Service to Church, country and fellowman.

The Knights of Columbus Today

An international society of more than 1.6 million Catholic men

In more than 12,000 councils United StatesCanada, MexicoThe Philippines, Puerto Rico,

Guatemala,Panama, Cuba, GuamThe Virgin Islands, Dominican Republic

and the Bahamas

The Knights of Columbus Service in the Year 2000

$116,187,996 to charities 56,730,040 volunteer hours

25.9 million hrs to Church15.3 million hrs to community 7.7 million hrs to youth 7.8 million hrs to other causes

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.

Knights of ColumbusObjectives

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.

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.

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.

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

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

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

Opportunities to Make a Difference

Programs to use specific talentsFive areas of Involvement open to

membersChurch Community Family Council Youth

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 LeadersLay ApostolateEvangelizationVocationsParochial ServicesReligious DevotionsKeep Christ in Christmas

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-LifeVolunteerismHuman NeedsCivic InvolvementEnvironment and Public SafetyHealth ServicesDecencyHonor Columbus

Family Activities

Purpose: Offer programs and activities which aid in building family spirit, strengthen family life and stimulate togetherness within our family units

Family ProgramsEducationCommunicationsFamily RecognitionRecreationSurvivors’ AssistanceMemorials

Council Activities

Purpose: Enhance the fraternal life among our members by offering fun and entertaining programs and activities.

Public RelationsFraternalismCulturalSocialBlood DonationAthletics

Youth Activities

Purpose: Provide our youth with the means and opportunities to become personally committed and involved in meeting the challenges of our times.

Scouting4-H ActivitiesAthleticsEducational ProgramsYouth WelfareReligious ActivitiesSocial ActivitiesColumbian Squires

Why Become a Knight ?

To enjoy a wide variety of benefitsMember/Spouse accidental death

benefit“Knights to Christ” meditation

bookColumbia MagazineK of C RosaryVolunteer to help the youth and less

fortunate

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

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.

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.

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!

Prepared by Bro. Rolando

March 23, 2014