SIX PILLARS OF SERVICE

Council

As a fraternal organization, the Knights of Columbus offers not only the opportunity for its member to serve others, but also to join together in other activities… Along with these fraternal activities are the programs councils regularly run to assist their members, as well as their families in need.

Community

Every community has its unique needs. For the Knights of Columbus, whose first principle is charity, finding ways to help those in need in their communities is a mission its members embrace… the Knights of Columbus practices a charity that evangelizes.

Church

As a fraternal organization of Catholic men, the Knights of Columbus has strong ties to the Church… Through the sponsoring of Church-related activities, the members of the Knights of Columbus continue to show that they are the strong right arm of the Church.

Family

Families are the foundation of society and are at the core of the Knights of Columbus… the Order has always stood ready to help protect the widows and orphans of its members.

Life

The Knights of Columbus remains firmly committed to defending the right to life of every human being, from the moment of conception to natural death… What we choose to do, or not to do, about abortion, euthanasia, human cloning and embryonic research impacts lives for generations to come…

Youth

Since the early days of its founding through its protection of the oprhans of its members, the Knights of Columbus have worked to provide for the welfare of young people… the Order looks to foster development of young people as they follow their paths to adulthood.