Faith Programs includes many different events, such as: 

• Building the Domestic Church Kiosk - We publish faith formation materials for all Catholics and make it easy for councils to distribute them in their parishes. 

• Spiritual Reflection - It’s difficult to prioritize dedicated time for prayer. This program helps facilitate those opportunities, especially through retreats and days of reflection.

• ¡Viva Christo Rey! - The ¡Viva Cristo Rey! program honors the Mexican Martyrs, some of whom were Knights of Columbus, who were killed for their faith in early 20th century Mexico.

• Sacramental Gifts - We celebrate and encourage parish families when they reach significant milestones, such as baptism, first communion, confirmation or matrimony.

• Refund Support Vocations Program (RSVP) - We partner with dioceses and parishes to support vocations to the priesthood and religious life, with over $100 million donated since 1981.

• Rosary Program - The goal of the Rosary Program is simple: encourage devotion to Mary by regularly praying the Rosary as individuals, families and parish communities.

• Holy Hour - We are humbled to stand with our Lord in the Eucharist, accompanying him through our streets or inviting others into his presence through Adoration.

• Imitating St. Juan Diego - Share in the mission of St. Juan Diego by spreading the devotion to Our Lady of Guadalupe.

• Into the Breach Program - The Into the Breach video series speaks directly to Catholic men in a world desperate for authentic, virtuous models of masculinity.

• Pilgrim Icon Program - For decades, Knights have nurtured faith and devotion in their parishes by hosting traveling “pilgrim icons” and accompanying prayer services.

Family Programs include many different events, such as:

• Quinceañera Support - A quinceañera is a celebration, common in Hispanic cultures, that marks the passage of a 15-year-old young woman from childhood to adulthood.

• Food for Families - At a time of rising costs and thinner margins, Knights of Columbus councils help families in their communities put food on the table.

• Good Friday Family Promotion - Working with our pastors, we invite parishioners to engage more deeply in the Good Friday liturgy.

• Keep Christ in Christmas - In one of our most visible programs of the year, councils promote the true meaning of Christmas in homes, schools, parishes and communities.

• Family Week - Councils dedicate and plan a week to celebrate and honor their parish families.

• Family Prayer Night - Councils create casual opportunities for parish families to gather for fellowship, food and prayer.

• Family of the Month/Year - It’s no small thing to faithfully raise a family: That’s why we honor families in our parishes who model Catholic values in their daily lives.

• Family Fully Alive - Through monthly themes, Scripture and activities, we encourage families to bring faith into their everyday lives.

• Remembering Our Faithful Departed - The Remembering Our Faithful Departed program calls upon councils to honor and pray for the deceased members of their council, families, and parish community.

• Consecration to the Holy Family - We help evangelize parish families and encourage their common prayer life by inviting them to dedicate themselves to the Holy Family.

• Build a Bed - Partner with Sleep in Heavenly Peace to build beds for children who would otherwise sleep on the floor. 

Community Programs include many different events, such as:

• Soccer Challenge - Geared to students age nine to 14, our penalty kick competition engages local youth and gives them a chance to compete at a state level.

• Hockey Challenge - Councils in hockey-loving regions host youth competitions judged on accuracy in shooting on goal.

• Bright Futures - With the Bright Futures program, councils support students and schools in their communities by providing funding and resources to those most in need.

• Helping Hands - One of our most flexible programs, Helping Hands guides councils in partnering with local organizations or planning their own service opportunities.

• Habitat for Humanity - Knights of Columbus work closely with Habitat for Humanity to build homes for families in need at substantially reduced costs.

• Global Wheelchair Mission - Thanks to partnerships, councils can purchase wheelchairs at a discounted price to distribute in their community or donate through other sites around the world.

• Free Throw Championship - Councils host Free Throw Championships as an outreach to our communities and chance to encourage sportsmanship and athleticism among children.

• Coats for Kids - Councils have given away more than 1.5 million coats through Coats for Kids. Our goal: to ensure no child in North America is in need of a winter coat.

• Catholic Citizenship Essay Contest - Through an annual essay contest, we encourage our local students in grades 8 to 12 to be grounded in their faith and communities.

• Disaster Preparedness - With over 2 million members around the world, Knights are well-positioned to have boots on the ground if disaster strikes in our communities.

• Celebrating our Catholic Heritage - The Knights are a diverse brotherhood, and we honor the deep-rooted faith and cultural heritage of our councils, parishes and wider communities.

Life Programs include many different events, such as:

• ASAP (Aid and Support After Pregnancy) - We stand with mothers and their babies through pregnancy and beyond.

• Christian Refugee Relief - Through parish-based programs and fundraisers, we strive to raise awareness and support for Christians who suffer for their faith around the world.

• March for Life - From the beginning of the modern pro-life movement, Knights of Columbus have shown up in solidarity for the unborn and the defense of all human life.

• Gospel of Life - The Gospel of Life program encourages Knights to educate themselves and others on the sanctity of life from conception to natural death.

• Mass for People with Special Needs - As part of building a culture of life, councils sponsor an annual Mass for people with special needs.

• Holy Hour for Life With Our Lady of Guadalupe - In this prayerful program, councils organize Eucharistic adoration and ask for Our Lady of Guadalupe’s intercession for the pro-life cause.

• Novena for Life - Building a culture of life begins in prayer. In this program, councils organize public and private prayer opportunities for a greater respect of human life.

• Pregnancy Center Support - Over 3,000 pro-life pregnancy centers now operate throughout territories of the Knights of Columbus and provide material, labor, and spiritual support.

• Silver Rose - Councils across North America convey a traveling silver rose and host prayer services in a route that leads to Mexico City’s Basilica of Our Lady of Guadalupe.

• Special Olympics - We are proud to be long-standing partners of the Special Olympics, celebrating the achievements of youth and adult athletes with intellectual disabilities.

• Ultrasound Initiative - With the help of matched grants from the Knights of Columbus, councils fundraise to purchase life-saving ultrasound machines for pregnancy resource centers.