Who We Are
        The Knights of Columbus is the world's largest Catholic family fraternal
        service organization with 1.8 million members.
        It provides members and their families with volunteer opportunities in
        service to the Catholic Church, their communities, families and young people.

  Faith
        As Knights, our faith is our foundation. Dedicated to the Catholic Church’s
        growth and her good works, we support religious outreach, promote vocations,
        and provide financial support for seminarians and postulates. This way, we
        help support our Church and strengthen our personal faith.

Community
        As committed as we are to the Catholic Church, so are we to our communities.
        By actively and financially supporting Special Olympics, by leading the charge
        in pro-life, or by safeguarding the environment, Knights of Columbus members
        all over the world have helped countless communities prosper.

Family
        As fathers and husbands, serving our families is not only part of what we do its
        part of who we are. To that end, Knights of Columbus councils offer programs
        that strengthen family and marital bonds by holding numerous family focused
        events, including the "Family of the Month" program that honors outstanding
        families. Most importantly, as Knights, we are able to provide assistance and
        support to Knights and their families whenever needed.

Youth
        The importance of helping today’s youth become tomorrow’s leaders is also a
        huge focus of the Order. For that reason, many local councils sponsor
        Columbian Squire Circles, the Order’s official youth organization for Catholic
        young men, ages 10–18, which provide them the unique opportunity to develop
        leadership skills. Additionally, through activities such as the Catholic Citizenship
        Essay contest, the Substance Abuse Poster contest, and the annual Free Throw
        championship, the Knights of Columbus assists youth in building a strong sense
        of civic and religious responsibility.

 

 For additional information about what it means to be a member
         of the Knights of Columbus, please read this booklet.
               Overview Booklet (pdf format, 415kb)