Faith in Action

The Knights of Columbus offers men a place to lead their families and communities in faith and service and put their Faith into Action. Knights of Columbus members, parishes and families have the opportunity to make a meaningful difference through 32 Supreme Council-recommended programs.

Faith

Faith

Our goal is to strengthen men and their families in the Catholic faith. Formation in our faith goes beyond mere facts or religious practice to an authentic connection with a loving God and his son Jesus Christ. Programs in this category are designed to draw us closer to God and the Church in a tangible and meaningful way.

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Community

Community

Knights are called to serve others. Our first principle is Charity – at home with our families and in our communities. When Knights of Columbus members come together as one through their council and parish, they accomplish great things.

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Family

Family

Father McGivney sought to strengthen the familial bond of father to mother and children to parents. His vision for family life was not only financial and material aid but also spiritual strength. The majority of our time is easily spent in secular circles unless we intentionally create ways to live the domestic church. These programs, created for families by families, help us to live this call.

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Life

Life

“Catholics must be committed to the defense of life in all its stages and in every condition” (St. John Paul II, 1995). The urgency of the threat to a culture of life in our world cannot be misunderstood. The Knights of Columbus vigorously defends the dignity of each human being at every stage of life. Councils and parishes can work to build a culture of life and a civilization of love through these important programs.

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Our council has many activities and events throughout the year, such as:

  • Helping to run the annual parish picnic
  • Preparing and serving supper at the Salvation Army Soup Kitchen once a month
  • Sponsoring an annual Christmas pancake breakfast at the church
  • Selling Christmas cards to raise funds for the support of religious vocations
  • Providing financial, spiritual, and human resources to local seminarians, our parish, and the Charlottesville Catholic School (CCS)
  • Serving meatless soups prepared by CCS students at St. Thomas Aquinas Church on Fridays during Lent
  • Providing a network of workers to support our pastor for special projects in the parish
  • Fundraising by parking cars at UVA sports events to enable donations to many charities
  • Collecting money after Masses for KOVAR and Coats for Kids
  • Collecting canned food during Lent (40 Cans For Lent) and Advent (Food for Families) for the Holy Comforter Food Pantry

If you would like to get involved in any of these activities, or have ideas for new ones, please email Grand Knight Chuck Rockacy (chuck@rockacy.com).