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Home News Calendar About Photos Members Links Contact	Who are the Knights of Columbus? What does your council do? How can I become a Knight? Who are the Knights of Columbus? Knights are Catholic men who are committed to serving Christ through works of charity and support of the Catholic Church. Being a knight means making a positive difference in your community through charitable service, fundraising, blood donation, and support of your local church. We are the wolrd's largest lay Catholic family service organization, with knights located in 13 different countries including Canada, the US, Mexico and the Philippines. "As an organization, we are as relevant today as when we were founded 126 years ago; perhaps even more so. Our Order offers Catholic men a variety of ways to invite God to share in a greater part of their lives, and there is no organization more committed to sharing time and talent with those in need. In many ways, our Order is the preeminent lay Catholic organization. As such, we must play a leading role in the Pope's efforts to build a civilization of love in the very places we know best: our families, councils, parishes, schools and communities. We have much work to do." Carl A. Anderson, Supreme Knight Columbia June 2008 What does your council do? Our council runs charitable and social events in our parish and community. Common events include making trips to soup kitchens in downtown Vancouver. Preparing several hundred sandwiches for distribution to the poor. Fundraising for charity is another aspect of our council. Through means such as pancake breakfasts and selling raffle tickets, we raise money for worthy causes. In the past we have donated money to pro-life organizations, Catholic institutions, and charitable organizations that aid the needy. Our college council holds full status as an official council of the Knights of Columbus. We offer college students the opportunity to hold officiating positions within the organization. Our knights are encouraged to join with knights from all over Canada and the US to participate in conventions and national events. How can I become a knight? To join the Knights of Columbus you must be a practical Catholic male of at least 18 years of age. If you meet these requirements please contact one of your local knights.

Who are the Knights of Columbus? What does your council do? How can I become a Knight?

Who are the Knights of Columbus?

Knights are Catholic men who are committed to serving Christ through works of charity and support of the Catholic Church. Being a knight means making a positive difference in your community through charitable service, fundraising, blood donation, and support of your local church. We are the wolrd's largest lay Catholic family service organization, with knights located in 13 different countries including Canada, the US, Mexico and the Philippines.
"As an organization, we are as relevant today as when we were founded 126 years ago; perhaps even more so. Our Order offers Catholic men a variety of ways to invite God to share in a greater part of their lives, and there is no organization more committed to sharing time and talent with those in need. In many ways, our Order is the preeminent lay Catholic organization. As such, we must play a leading role in the Pope's efforts to build a civilization of love in the very places we know best: our families, councils, parishes, schools and communities. We have much work to do."
Carl A. Anderson, Supreme Knight
Columbia June 2008

What does your council do?

Our council runs charitable and social events in our parish and community. Common events include making trips to soup kitchens in downtown Vancouver. Preparing several hundred sandwiches for distribution to the poor. Fundraising for charity is another aspect of our council. Through means such as pancake breakfasts and selling raffle tickets, we raise money for worthy causes. In the past we have donated money to pro-life organizations, Catholic institutions, and charitable organizations that aid the needy.

Our college council holds full status as an official council of the Knights of Columbus. We offer college students the opportunity to hold officiating positions within the organization. Our knights are encouraged to join with knights from all over Canada and the US to participate in conventions and national events.

How can I become a knight?

To join the Knights of Columbus you must be a practical Catholic male of at least 18 years of age. If you meet these requirements please contact one of your local knights.