 Knights of Columbus |
Knights of Columbus Welcome to the Knights of Columbus, the world’s largest lay Catholic family service organization. Through their charity and the examples of their lives, they stand in service to all as witnesses to the Good News of the Gospel. |
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The Principles of the Order Charity is the first principle of the Order. As St. James reminds us, “faith without works is dead.” Unity is the second principle. In unity there is strength and today the Order uses that strength to speak out for religiously-grounded moral values in a culture that has forsaken them. Fraternity is the third principle. Patriotism is the principle of the Fourth Degree. Today Fourth Degree Knights in full regalia, the visible arm of the Order, serve to witness to the values of devotion to God and country, the bedrock of patriotism. What the Order Stands for Today The Knights of Columbus is very much a grassroots organization. Local councils develop the programs they believe will best serve the needs of their communities. Vocations support is a major Knights of Columbus effort at all levels of the order. Strengthening family life is another major aim of the Order. The Order is also known as one of the world’s strongest proponents of the sanctity of human life from conception until natural death. Who May be a Member? Membership in the Knights of Columbus is open to any practical Catholic man in union with the Holy See who is not less than 18 years of age on his last birthday. A practical Catholic is one who lives up to the Commandments of God and the Precepts of the Church. Local Contacts: Cathedral Council #6790 Peter Bouffard 703.407.7111 Larry Cerruti 703.920.4409
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