Resurrection of Our Lord Council 13701
WHO WE ARE:
We are an organization like no other! The Knights of Columbus is an organization of dedicated Catholic men, 1.8 million members strong, and growing. An organization that, since 1882, has embodied the selflessness of man as it has helped overcome the problems of the world. Poverty. Ignorance. Apathy. Things which imperil not only a single individual, but the whole of humanity.
We are men of faith, comprising over 12,000 Knights of Columbus councils at home and overseas. Guided not only by our belief in God and the Catholic Church, but by our belief in each other, and in ourselves.
We are the Knights of Columbus. Believing that a man is defined by his actions as a follower of God, and as a leader in his community. Believing that a man is more than simply a man, when he bears the title of “Knight.”
MISSION STATEMENT
As members of the Knights of Columbus, we are dedicated to serving our church and community as Catholic Christian gentlemen, who value our belief in the Roman Catholic Church, and who promote these beliefs through examples of works of charity, unity, fraternity and patriotism in support of our family, parish, and community. As members of a century-old Catholic fraternal society we are dedicated to providing our members and their families with financial security and opportunities for spiritual, social, and charitable growth.
Core Beliefs
We pledge to accomplish our mission guided by the following principles:
* Recognize our interdependency and the need to work in partnership with our Church and Catholic Christian community to secure our Order's success.
* Listen, communicate openly, respect other's ideas, and encourage initiative.
* Encourage flexibility, willingness to change, fairness and compassion.
* Foster, support, and provide resources for charitable and fraternal activities, community, school, and church outreach.
* Offer opportunities for personal and professional growth; honor other's achievements.
* Respond to changing needs of our members, church and community by developing new programs and fraternal benefits that ensure the Order's growth and success.
* Maintain the highest standards of ethics, conduct and performance.
* Respect life and uphold Catholic Christian values, principles and ethics.
