and not in the Knights of Columbus,
I hope the 5 reasons below will encourage you to join this great fraternal organization of the Catholic Church
that is founded on the principles of Charity, Unity, Fraternity, and Patriotism.
1. The Heartbeat of the Knights of the Columbus is Service.
The Knights are one the largest charitable organizations in the world.
Through a variety of fundraisers throughout the year, the Knights raise financial support for many charities, including the Special Olympics and the Global Wheelchair Mission. The service aspect of the Knights encompasses the Church, Community, Council, Family, Pro-Life, and Youth.
2. The Knights of Columbus Supports the Catholic Church because the order is composed of a fraternity of 1.8 million Catholic Men. From the founding of the Knights of Columbus by Venerable Michael J. McGivney, the Knights have been a foundation of support for the Catholic Church. In recent years, the Knights of Columbus have performed a variety of projects for the Universal Church as well as worked with Bishops of the particular churches here in the United States and in countries where the Knights currently reside.
3. The Knights of Columbus are Pro-Family. Since the traditional family is composed of the
husband, wife, and children, the Knights see them as the core, foundation, and
fabric for all of society. Although the council meetings are for the members,
many councils sponsor activities with the family in mind. It’s a great time to
gather together as Catholic Christians and members of the Mystical Body of
Christ. Realizing that the youth are an integral part of society, the Knights
seek to foster the development of the child from adolescence to
adulthood. Asking for the intercession of the Holy Family is at the
center of prayer for the Knights when it comes to family life.
4. The Knights of Columbus are strongly and devoutly Pro-Life. Following the
teachings of the Catholic Church, they believe that Life begins at conception
and ends in natural death. While the Knights are in involved in a plethora of
activities locally that foster the Pro-Life movement, they are also major
supporters of the March for Life in Washington, D.C., the National Prayer for
Life Campaign, the Ultrasound Initiative, and the Culture of Life Fund.
5. The Knights of Columbus are Faithful to the
Catholic Church by being
obedient to the teachings of the Church, its Bishops and Priests, and showing
fidelity to the See of Peter. As faithful Catholics, the Knights foster and
develop Vocations to the Priesthood, Religious Life, and Holy Matrimony.
Standing with the Catholic Church, the Knights of Columbus also fight for Religious
Liberty, which is being threatened here in the United States, but across the
globe still to this day.