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It means a life of faith in action, a life of boldness in brotherhood, a life worth living. Join 2 million Catholic men on a mission.
The Knights of Columbus' principals of Faith, Charity, Unity, Fraternity, and Patriotism serve as the basis of the Order's core values which are Integrity, Professionalism, Excellence, and Respect.
Our goal is to help men, their families and their parishes grow closer to Christ. Through our programs and resources, we provide opportunities to live and spread the Catholic faith.
Our United in Charity Appeal provides support to all of our initiatives and special projects - like the 3,000 prayer kits that were assembled during the 2022 Warriors to Lourdes trip and sent to Ukrainian soldiers. Gifts to the United in Charity fund allow the Knights to meet our most pressing needs quickly.
The Knights of Columbus is founded by Father Michael J. McGivney on Feb. 6, 1882 with a mission of charity.
Knights of Columbus Founding Principles and Core Values Father Michael J. McGivney founded the Knights of Columbus on the principles of Charity, Unity, Fraternity, and Patriotism. Today, these principles serve as the foundation of our Core Values: Integrity: Firm adherence to ethics, honesty, and a moral code. Professionalism: Promoting the highest standards in all we do. Excellence: Leading by example and constantly striving to be the best. Respect: Treating each other with the highest regard. This Code of Ethics and Conduct demonstrates how our Core Values guide us in situations that we may encounter.
