FAITH, FAMILY, FRATERNITY
Put your Catholic faith into action today.
MEN WHO STEP INTO THE BREACH
Our world today
…needs men to become great men. Great Catholic men. Great husbands. Great fathers. You don’t have to step into the breech alone.
Catholic fraternity among men dramatically impacts your life of faith.
Men who have bonds of brotherhood with other Catholic men pray more, go to Mass and Confession more frequently, read the Scriptures more often, and are more active in the Faith.
As a member of the Knights of Columbus, you can grow in faith, serve your family and help your community alongside other Catholic men.
Four pillars, one fraternity
Founded in 1882 by Blessed Michael McGivney, the Knights of Columbus stand on four principles.
The Father Ragan Council lives them out at the parish level, week in and week out.
Charity
We find Christ in our neighbor and are changed by each encounter. “Where there’s a need, there’s a Knight.”
Unity
United in faith as members of the universal Church, our diverse brotherhood builds up the Body of Christ.
Fraternity
We seek Christ-centered brotherhood, encouraging one another to grow in holiness and virtue.
Patriotism
We strive to be faithful citizens, bearing witness to the true freedom that comes from pursuing lives of truth, justice, solidarity and above all, charity.
WHO ARE WE?
Established on January 15, 1950, Father Ragan Council No. 3269 has a long and proud tradition of service in Avon, Avon Lake, Sheffield, and the surrounding communities.
We help Catholic men become better husbands, better fathers and better men.
Most of our activity flows through the Avon Catholic Community (Holy Trinity and St. Mary of the Immaculate Conception Parishes), St. Joseph and Holy Spirit Parishes in Avon Lake, and St. Teresa of Avila Parish in Sheffield Village.
When a parish has a need, the Knights are there: in the kitchen, out on the sidewalk, and alongside our young people.
HOW TO JOIN
1
Introduce Yourself
Email our Membership Director or start the process online. We’ll call within a week.
2
Visit a Meeting
Join us the First Thursday of any month, at 7:00 PM, in Father Ragan Hall. It’s your opportunity to learn and discern, so no commitment is necessary.
3
Take Your Degree
When you’re ready, complete the Exemplification of Charity, Unity, and Fraternity. From that moment, you’re a brother knight.
What are the Knights of Columbus?
Who can join Father Ragan Council No. 3269?
I don’t consider myself a “good enough” Catholic. Can I still join?
Yes. You simply need to be a practicing Catholic who is 18 or over. We definitely don’t ask for perfection or require a theology degree. Councils are built for men growing at every stage of their faith.
How do I become a Knights of Columbus member?
The general process is to submit a membership application either online or with our Membership Director and then attend an Exemplification ceremony.
What is a Knights of Columbus Exemplification?
What does membership cost?
Annual membership dues are $38. Your dues fund three priorities: keeping the council running, funding our charitable work, and supporting the national (Supreme) organization.
Why is your council named “Father Ragan”?
Who is the Grand Knight of Father Ragan Council No. 3269?
Mike Jaworski is the current Grand Knight of Father Ragan Council No. 3269. You can view all our current elected Officers and Appointees HERE.