There is no better way to experience love and compassion than by helping those in need, a call we answer every day.
The Catholic man of the 21st century tries to build his life around his family, much as St. Joseph did over 2000 years ago. It is our duty as Knights of Columbus to preserve the family unit and as members of the largest lay Catholic organization in the world, we can help build strong families in our parishes and communities. Through participation and promoting the Sacraments, helping other parish groups, and working closely with the clergy and religious, our council can positively impact our parish, communities, families and each other. Commitment, loyalty to the Church, charity, and faith are all qualities that touch others and allow us to live up to Christ’s directive to “Take Up His Cross.”
As Knights, our duty is to lead by example, promoting and supporting our parishes, and encouraging fellow Catholics to be involved. Knights of Columbus are called to share our talents, support each other in unity and use our God-given talents to better our communities.
Parish Life
Family
Youth
- Roses for Mothers
Celebrate Christ’s love by providing a rose and rosary to parents of newly baptized children. - Clergy Appreciation Dinner
Coordinate planning with the event organizer. - London Prison Ministry
Be an example of Christ to those in prison through this act of mercy. - Parish Sunday Social
Support preparation, serving and/or teardown. - Pancake Breakfast
Support preparation, serving and/or teardown. - Irish Festival Mass
Support as Eucharistic Ministers or Ushers for the Sunday Mass. - 4th Degree Honor Guard
4th Degree Knights serve as Honor Guards for various parish events.
- Family Picnic
Coordinate planning with the event organizer. - Father/Daughter Dance
Support preparation and/or teardown. - Knights Recognition Mass
Coordinate planning with the event organizer. - Easter Egg Hunt
Coordinate planning, setup, including hiding eggs, and cleanup.
- Free Throw Contest
Free-throw score keeping. - Substance Abuse Avoidance Poster Contest
Assist the Youth Chair in judging posters. - Urban Ministry Vine Drivers
Drive teenage parishioners downtown to feed and supply the poor and needy. - High School Senior Appreciation Brunch – Coordinate this congratulatory brunch event for parish high school seniors’ graduation.
Community Outreach
Culture of Life
- Measure Up for Handicapped Children
Collect donations at traffic intersections for children with disabilities. - Adopt-A-Highway
Fellow Knights clean up litter at the I-270 & US-33 interchange. - Knights Kairos Team
Volunteer for a weekend inside a prison ministry as an example of Christ’s mercy. - People in Need
Support food and supply collection for the Delaware County People in Need program. - Cemetery Flags for Vets Honor Veterans by placing flags at gravestones in the City of Dublin Cemetery on Patriot Day.
- March for Life
March for Life event at a local, state, or national level. - Respect Life Month
Support event planning for October Respect for Life events. - Pray Rosary for Life
Pray in front of an abortion clinic (Founder’s Women’s Health Care). - Culture of Life Essay
Support the Culture of Life Chair in organizing a youth pro-life essay contest and judging (January). - 40 Days for Life
Support the 40 Days for Life campaign to coordinate a day to pray the rosary in front of an abortion clinic.
General Council Events
Membership & Recruitment
- General Meetings
Open to all members – held monthly. - Planning Meeting
Officers and Committee Chairs attend for various planning sessions. - Ohio Charities Campaign Raffle Block Captain
Distribute raffle tickets to fellow Knights and collect the proceeds. - March Madness Night Planning
Coordinate with the event organizer to plan the event. - KofC Golf Outing
Coordinate with the event organizer to plan the event. - Knight’s Widow Assistance
Support our deceased Knights families by assisting widows to do yard work, cleaning and other property maintenance. - Nativity Setup and Teardown
Setup and teardown the parish Nativity scene. - New Year’s Eve Party
Coordinate with the event organizer to plan the event.
- Recruitment
Assist the Membership Chair to encourage and coordinate membership activities. - Tapestry Weekend
Participate in the annual parish event to encourage the parish community to join ministries and represent the Knights of Columbus to encourage membership. - Support at 1st Degree Ceremony
Attend the ceremony and welcome new fellow Knights. - Support at 2nd/3rd Degree Ceremony
Attend the ceremony and congratulate Knights obtaining their 2nd/3rd Degree. - Bowl Game Party
Coordinate with the event organizer to plan the event..