
For
men in every walk of life, the name “Knights of Columbus” engenders
the image of a united organization, efficiently going about it tasks of
charity, unity, fraternity, patriotism and defense of the priesthood. It is composed of men who are giving unselfishly of their
time and talents in service of God and their country.
Membership
in the Knights of Columbus provides an opportunity for wholesome
association with congenial men who are, first of all, practical Catholic
gentlemen. It offers the
opportunity for fellowship with those who are of the same belief, who
recognize the same duty to God, to family and to neighbor and who stand
side by side in defense of those beliefs.
Programs
are organized so as to appeal to the individual interest of the members.
Through
many constructive activities of Christian fraternity, members render
service to their Church, their country and their fellowman. Through
membership they develop a consciousness of their ability to lead and to
assist.
Organized
Columbianism, united behind the individual Knight, provides the power of
an intelligent, alert body of Catholic men - a strength that the
individual by himself cannot achieve.
Knights
of Columbus have a proud heritage. The qualified Catholic man can share in
that heritage and build for an even greater future by affiliating himself
with this forceful, effective body.
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