How the Organization Works:

• Volunteerism informed by Christian concern is the hallmark of the Knights of Columbus with fraternal and charitable programs developed at the grassroots level to meet the local needs.

• This group is represented by the order dedicated to Fr. Stephen T Badin, Council 4263 located in Granger, Indiana. 

• We provide mutual aid and assistance to the sick, disabled and needy members and their families.

• Social and intellectual fellowship is promoted among members and their families through educational, charitable, religious, social welfare, war relief and public works.

Expectations:

• All members are volunteers with Officers called upon to work as many hours as possible in order to complete the goals in providing resources for others within our community.

• Each member must be a practicing Catholic 18 years of age and older.

• Catholic men who join the Knights belong to a council or local unit.

• Members who have been in the Knights for one year and have attained Third Degree membership are eligible to join the Fourth Degree Knights.

• Members should attend monthly meetings and participate in various activities including monthly pancake breakfasts, three annual Lenten fish frys, basketball free throw contests, blood drives and other activities.

K of C Council 4263 has been supporting The Rhema Project for over five years, and recently sponsored the education of six girls. $600 per year pays for tuition, accommodations, food ,supplies, birthday and Christmas gifts for one female college student. Pictured to the right is the first young lady sponsored by the Council.

The mission of The Rhema Project, a local organization, is to eliminate female gendercide against the girl child in India by supporting and networking through organizations and indigenous groups. They strive to add value to female lives in India through the short-term rescue of unborn, newborn and the Indian girl-child as well as long-term initiatives that include education, health and wellness, trade and micro-development to help Indian women become truly valued by their culture.
 
Learn more about The Rhema Project at therhemaproject.org