The Knights of Columbus is the world's largest Catholic family fraternal service organization with 1.6 million members. It provides members and their families with volunteer opportunities in service to the Catholic Church, their communities, families and young people.

As a member of the Knights of Columbus you and your family enjoy many benefits, including 12 free issues annually of the Columbia magazine, the world's largest Catholic family magazine, eligibility to join the Knights of Columbus top-ranked life insurance program, and many more family and personal benefits.

As a member of Council 5487, you will have the opportunity to lend your talents and support to such worthy causes as:                                                                                - Operation LAMB (Least Among My Brothers), raising tens of thousands of dollars   annually to benefit the mentally retarded in our community                                              - Special Olympics, providing encouragement and support to some very special athletes    - Right to Life, supporting the sanctity and dignity of human life in all its stages                - Angel Tree Project, providing food and Christmas gifts to disadvantaged children in our community                                                                                                                  - Youth Activities, sponsoring athletic and academic development programs for the youth of our parish                                                                                                                 - Family Activities, supporting dinners, outings, and other activities that promote family unity throughout our parish                                                                                            - Community Services, giving time and talent to improve our community through highway cleanup projects, providing home disabled access, and supporting a variety of fund raising activities                                                                                                                     - Church Services, participating in a variety of programs to promote the spiritual and liturgical growth of our parish

Membership in the Knights of Columbus is open to practicing Catholic men in union with the Holy See, who are at least 18 years old. A practicing Catholic is one who lives up to the Commandments of God and the precepts of the Church. Application blanks are available from any member of the Knights of Columbus.

If you are interested in joining the Knights of Columbus or have questions, please contact our Membership Chairman, Gary Vaccaro, by phone at 919-751-0490, or via email at dvaccaro@nc.rr.com.

 
Any Third Degree member in good standing, one year after the anniversary of his First Degree, is eligible for membership in the Fourth Degree. The primary purpose of the Fourth Degree is to foster the spirit of patriotism by promoting responsible citizenship and a love of and loyalty to the Knights' respective countries through active membership in local Fourth Degree groups (called "assemblies"). Certain members of the Fourth Degree serve as honor guards at civic and religious functions, an activity that has brought worldwide recognition to the Knights of Columbus.

The Ladies Auxiliary's main function is to SUPPORT the men and the council. They do this primarily by providing help at events, cooking for events and providing monetary help. They also generally do help with setting up and beautifying the hall for events.

Under the guidance of Christian Brother Barnabas McDonald (1865-1929), the first Columbian Squires circle was instituted in 1925. Membership in the Squires is for Catholic boys between the ages of 12 and 17. Squires' activities are many, varying from spiritual to active service for the Church and community. Each circle elects officer members from their own rank, teaching skills of leadership and responsibility.

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