Faith in Action
Below are some examples of
what our council does
Vocations
Provide financial assistance and support directly to seminarians and to select vocation-supporting organizations
Mass MinistrY
Serve as Eucharistic Ministers, Lectors & Ushers as both individual members and together as a council
Rosary
Host and lead First Friday Rosary
Protecting our Children
Host and participate in Diocesan Safe Environment Information for Adult Volunteers training
Free Throw Championship
Host a competition at Holy Spirit Parish School
Breakfast with Santa
Provide the pancake breakfast for Breakfast with Santa at Holy Spirit Parish School
Pancake Breakfast
Host an opportunity for everyone to share a delicious breakfast together
Beer Tasting
Trappist Ales, German Beers… all delicious and fun to learn about and drink together
Aloha Weekend
Man the Tiki Bar as a group and work other booths as individuals
lIFE cENTER
Financially support the Sacramento Life Center
Ukraine Solidarity Fund
Donate to – and fundraise for – the Knights of Columbus fund to help the people of Ukraine
Rosary for Life
Lead and attend a Rosary for Life
Insurance
The Knights of Columbus is a fraternal benefit society, which means we can provide financial security to members and their families, while turning premiums into charitable impact.
Some key FAQs
Can anyone purchase life insurance from the Knights of Columbus?
The Knights of Columbus Insurance program is available to members of the Order and their families. Practical Catholic males, age 18 or older, are eligible to join.
What is the Knights of Columbus’ investment strategy?
Our unwavering commitment to our Catholic faith and to the Catholic families entrusted to our care means that we must do business the right way. As a matter of principle, we will not invest in companies that deal in abortions, contraception, human cloning, embryonic stem cell research, for-profit health care that pays for any of the aforementioned, and pornography.
We also have always maintained very high standards for the investments we make, putting our assets only into investment-grade bonds and the highest-quality equities. We do not invest in junk bonds or in risky investment instruments.
Is the Knights of Columbus financially strong?
With over $100 Billion of life insurance in force, $24 Billion of assets under management, and 42 consecutive years of superior ratings for financial strength from A.M. Best*, you can be confident in the guarantees that you receive from the Knights of Columbus.
*Currently rated A+ (Superior) by A.M. Best