Knights of Columbus, Naples FL
The Knights of Columbus is a Catholic men’s fraternal organization in total support of our Catholic church and community through acts of charity, unity, fraternity and patriotism. The Knights are looking for the next generation of Knights, who will volunteer in a variety of charitable enterprises to serve the people and programs of their communities. Some activities include the Pancake Breakfast, and annual “Tootsie Roll” collection. Membership meetings are held on the first Thursday of each month.
We come from many places, backgrounds and stages in our lives, but we are all of one faith.
Knights are committed to weekly mass, daily prayer, and building a community and family of faith, charity, unity and fraternity. Your membership gives you access to faith-strengthening resources to help you draw closer to God and put your faith into action.
What We’re About
Founded on the principles of charity, unity, fraternity, and Patriotism the Knights of Columbus works to better the lives of those in their communities and around the world.
-
Charity
Our Catholic faith teaches us to “Love thy neighbor as thyself.” Members of the Knights of Columbus show love for their neighbors by conducting food drives and donating the food to local soup kitchens and food pantries, by volunteering at Special Olympics, and by supporting, both spiritually and materially, mothers who choose life for their babies. Knights recognize that our mission, and our faith in God, compels us to action. There is no better way to experience love and compassion than by helping those in need, a call we answer every day.
-
Unity
None of us is as good as all of us. Members of the Knights of Columbus all know that – together – we can accomplish far more than any of us could individually. So we stick together…we support one another. That doesn’t mean that we always agree or that there is never a difference of opinion. It does mean that – as a Knight of Columbus – you can count on the support and encouragement of your brother Knights as you work to make life better in your parish and community.
-
Fraternity
Venerable Michael J. McGivney founded the Knights of Columbus, in large part, to provide assistance to the widows and children left behind when the family breadwinner died – often prematurely. The Order’s top-rated insurance program continues to do this today, as do the good works of individual Knights, who gave more than 75.6 million service hours in 2017, illustrating how Catholics serve each other in fraternity and mercy.
-
Patriotism
Members of the Knights of Columbus, be they Americans, Canadians, Mexicans, Cubans, Filipinos, Poles, or Dominicans, are patriotic citizens. We are proud of our devotion to God and country, and believe in standing up for both. Whether it’s in public or private, the Knights remind the world that Catholics support their nations and are amongst the greatest citizens.
