The Knights of Columbus Fraternal Year extends from July 1st to June 30th the following year. An Officer's term is typically a one year term but it's common for members to be reelected two years in a row.
Collaborates with the grand knight in setting the calendar of council programs for the year
Manages program directors as they implement the council’s programs and activities
Keeps accurate records of council programs for reporting on the Annual Survey of Fraternal Activity and the Columbian Award Application
Keeps council’s public relations chairman informed of all programs and activities for promotion to local media
The “Faith in Action” Program Model
We know that the chance to roll up our sleeves and demonstrate our faith through service is as powerful as it is rewarding. The calling is a fundamental part of the Knights history and the foundation for our program model, Faith in Action. This mission-driven platform is an excellent way to express our service program, as it speaks to our own efforts and to the interests of prospective Knights.
The Faith in Action model is a realization of the changing needs of men in the twenty-first century. It seeks to balance all of our key priorities with theirs — Faith, Family, Community, and Life — and present them in a way that is clear to our leaders, members and prospective Knights. The simplicity of Faith in Action allows councils to concentrate on implementing quality faith-filled family programs. Our goal is for men to lead their family in service – not leave their family for service. The focus of this streamlined program is quality, not quantity.
Woven within these four categories is the opportunity to share something that all generations and cultures within our organization seek in their membership in the Knights of Columbus. The Faith in Action model allows us to come together to share our faith, celebrate fraternity with our families and do what we do best — stand shoulder to shoulder in service to our community and to defend life at all stages and in every condition.
Program Categories
A well-rounded council will have activities in each of the following categories: Faith, Family, Community, and Life. These programs are meant to inspire your councils to put their faith into action; councils may choose to implement several of these programs or may develop programs unique to the parish or community. By conducting programs, councils continue Blessed Michael McGivney’s commitment to serving those in need.
