Consecration to the Holy Family



"The Mamakating Council of the Knights of Columbus encourages all families in our parishes of St. Joseph's and Our Lady of the Assumption to Consecrate themselves to the Holy Family. In the Holy Family, we are given perfect examples of Mother, Father and Child. Our Knights stand ready to provide additional spiritual guidance and support to all our families on this journey."



To help families live out the joy of Christ, Supreme Chaplain Archbishop William E. Lori has composed a prayer through which families will come together to consecrate themselves under the protection of the Holy Family. In this prayer, we ask for the aid or intercession of the perfect son Jesus Christ, Mary the perfect mother, and Joseph who is a model for every father. Councils will guide their parishes and community to understand and offer this important and impactful prayer. Preparing for the Consecration to the Holy Family is not a single event. It is choosing a way of life for your family. Through this consecration, each participant is consciously choosing to be a beacon of God’s love through his Church.



Helping Hands



We put our faith into action and help those less fortunate in our community. In the model of Knights of Columbus founder, Venerable Michael McGivney, our council leads efforts to assist those most in need. The Helping Hands program is designed to recognize the important work many councils already do to care for the most disadvantaged members of our communities – the homeless, the addicted, the elderly who may feel isolated and abandoned, and many others. Through this program, councils aid the needy through the activities they feel best suit their community, such as serving at or running a soup kitchen, repairing the facilities of a local service organization or something entirely unique.