The Four Precepts of the Knights of Columbus

Faith, Community, Life and Family are not just words written on some magazine or internet site, for the Knights of St. Anthony we hold these four words as our guide for planning our yearly activities.

The Knights of Columbus (KC) of St. Anthony de Padua is actively involved in Faith, Family, Community and Life. We have established or assisted in programs of the parish, and along with our Chapter, State and Supreme in order to fulfill these precepts.

Whether we provide monetary assistance or support by our attendance, or raising money through activities the KC does this to maintain our support of our set goals. 

The KC constantly reviews our programs and incorporate new programs as the need arises.

Let us look closer at what St. Anthony de Padua Knights are involved in:

Faith

"Our duty is to live lives of faith...by virtue of our baptism, we have been given the highest calling and it demands that we hold nothing back in service to Christ, our King"*

Our personal faith in unity with our fellow Brother Knights, form a cadre, of like minded fraternal men to help deepen our commitment to the Church.  

We participate in the following at our parish, but also reach to other programs:

• RSVP  program that helps sponsors seminarians .
• Parish Community Rosary 
• Devine Mercy Novena
• Devine Mercy Sunday
• Rosary for the Unborn
• Christmas Masses
• Sacramental Gifts
• Lenten Stations of the Cross
• Holy Week Services
• Presentation of the Bible and Certificate to deceased KC 
• Our Knights serve daily as: Ushers/Greeters, Eucharistic Ministers, Lecturers and Deacons 
• Breakfast for our youth in Religious Education
• Seminarian Sponsorship

These are a few of the our yearly programs but perhaps it should be said that the fellowship of our Brother Knights of Columbus helps support our faith in each other and our God. 

*Columbia, Nov, 22, vol 102, #9, pg3 author:SK Patrick E. Kelley

Community

The Knights of Columbus have been serving Catholic Families

and the St. Anthony’s community since 1984. 

You see us on committees, in service groups, helping others,

raising funds, providing for children with special needs,

and working with our parish youth.

We support  the Religious Education of our parish

and extending our reach by conducting community

focused programs:

• Thanksgiving Project
• BBQ Lunch with Padua Place
• Service Projects for Padua Pl.
• Scholarship for Seniors
• Easter Egg Hunt
• Global Wheelchair
• Abused and neglected youth

 Family 

-  “Our goal is for men to lead their family in service — not leave their family for service.” *

     

St.Anthony de Padua KC council recognizes the importance of family. Our projects, and commitments are not to take time away from family and loved ones but our goal is to enact family friendly events where all can participate.

That is why we support our:

• Religious Education Program,
•  Breakfast,
• Scholastic Chess, 
• Easter Egg Hunt
• Trunk or Treat event on Halloween. 
• Thanksgiving support for the Needy of the parish.
• Financial support thru our KC insurance

We also focus on Higher Education Scholarships for students of our parish, these grants are open to High School seniors who wish to attend institutes of higher learning including trade schools.

*KC Faith in Action Program

This is a work in progress, please come back soon.

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