Service to the Community

Volunteerism informed by Christian concern is the hallmark of the Knights of Columbus and results in outstanding contributions of time and talent to the Catholic Church, our communities, families, young people and brother Knights.

Much of the success for the Order's volunteer record can be attributed to the fact that the Supreme Council does not mandate participation in any volunteer initiative. Fraternal and charitable programs arise at the grassroots level to meet the needs of local parishes and communities.

PRO-LIFE ACTIVITIES
The Knights of Columbus champions life from conception to natural death. The Order supports the Church in its work to defend human life, conducts education programs for its members and the public, provides financial assistance to national and local right-to-life groups, and prays for the protection of life. The Order prints and distributes millions of pieces of pro-life literature at no charge. Its most recent publication is a study guide to Pope John Paul II's pro-life encyclical, Evangelium Vitae (The Gospel of Life), found in the Faith section of this site, along with Pope Paul VI's important and prophetic encyclical, Humanae Vitae. Also, see these important pro-life links.

HEALTH PROGRAMS
Knights throughout the world organize and conduct blood drives.

CIVIC INVOLVEMENT
Members' civic involvement comes in many forms. Councils and assemblies run campaigns urging citizens to vote. Knights take part in patriotic observances,  and cultural activities. K of C councils regularly recognize outstanding civil servants, police officers, firefighters, emergency medical technicians and others in their communities by presenting them with certificates of merit.

ALTAR SERVER EVENT

Our Council annually recognizes the efforts of our altar servers in local churches in conjunction with the Columbiettes.