Mounted on the shield are three objects; a mace standing vertically, and crossed behind it, an anchor and a dagger or short sword. The mace from Roman days of authority, which must exist in any tightly-bonded and efficiently operating organization. The anchor is the mariner's symbol for Columbus, patron of the Order, while the short sword or dagger was the weapon of the Knight when engaged upon an errand of mercy.

Thus the shield expresses Catholic Knighthood in organized merciful action, and with the letters K. of C., it proclaims this specific form of activity. The red, white, and blue in the background of the shield and the foreground of the Cross of Malta are the colors of our beloved country As such, red is the color of stout-hearted courage, of pulsing activity and a full measure of devotion. Blue is the symbol of hope, of calm tranquility under God, and of confidence in the protection of our country, established under God. White is the symbol of nobility of purpose, of purity of aim, and of crucible-tried ideals to be carried out.

White is the color of the Eucharistic Host, pledge of God's Eucharistic presence among men, of the infinite love God had for man, and of the overwhelming affection which the God-man had for each individual. White then is the symbol of Christ-like Charity.

Blue is the color of Our Lady's mantle, in which she draped her beloved Son, through Whom salvation came to a sinful world. Blue is then the symbol of Hope.

Brothers, be thus edified of the meaning of this, the noble Emblem of our Order. Always wear it with Pride, Dignity, and Honor, and be inspired to live the virtues it proclaims.

The Knights of Columbus strongly supports the Priesthood and staunchly advocates Pro-Life.

We ask that everyone pray the Rosary of our Blessed Mother Daily.

The Rosary of Our Blessed Virgin Mary

1st make the sign of the Cross and say

In the Name of the Father, and of the Son, 

and of the Holy Spirit...

and the Apostles Creed

I believe in God, the Father, the Almighty, Creator of Heaven and Earth, and in
Jesus Christ, His only Son, Our Lord. Who was conceived by the Holy Spirit,
born of the Virgin Mary, suffered under Pontius Pilot, was crucified, died,
and was buried. He descended into hell; on the third day he arose again from the
dead. He ascended into Heaven and is seated at the right hand of  the Father.
From hence He shall come and judge the living and the dead and his Kingdom
 will have no end. I believe in the Holy Spirit, the Holy Catholic Church, 
the communion of saints, the forgiveness of sins, the resurrection of the body,
 and life everlasting. Amen.

2nd say the Our Father

Our Father who art in Heaven, hallowed be thy name; thy Kingdom come; thy will
be done on Earth as it is in Heaven. Give us this day our daily bread; and
forgive us our trespasses as we forgive those who trespass against us; and
lead us not into temptation, but deliver us from evil.

3rd say three Hail Mary's

Hail Mary, full of grace, the Lord is with thee. Blessed art thou among
women, and Blessed is the fruit of thy whom, Jesus. Holy Mary Mother of God,
pray for us sinners, now and at the hour of our death. Amen.

(The first three Hail Mary's are often regarded for Faith, Hope, and Charity)

4th say the Glory Be

Glory be to the Father, the Son, and the Holy Spirit, as it was in the
beginning, is now, and ever shall be, world without end. Amen.

5th announce the First Mystery (listed below). Then say the Our Father.

6th say 10 Hail Mary's while meditating on the First Mystery

7th say the Glory Be, followed by the Fatima Prayer

O my Jesus, forgive us our sins, save us from the fires of Hell, lead our
souls to Heaven, especially those who most need your mercy.

8th announce the next Mystery and then say the Our Father. 

Repeat 6, 7 and 8  and continue announcing the Third, Fourth and Fifth Mysteries in the same manner.

9th say the Hail Holy Queen

Hail Holy Queen
Hail, holy Queen, Mother of mercy; our life, our sweetness, and our hope. To you do
we cry, poor banished children of Eve; to you do we send up our sighs,
mourning and weeping in this valley of tears. Turn, then, most gracious
Advocate, your eyes of mercy towards us; and after this exile, show us the
blessed fruit of thy womb, Jesus; O clement, O loving, O sweet Virgin Mary.
Pray for us, O Holy Mother of God. That we may be made worthy of the
promises of Christ.
Let us Pray; O God, whose only begotten Son, by his life , death, and
resurrection, has purchased for us the rewards of eternal life, grant, we
beseech You, that by meditating upon these mysteries in the most Holy Rosary
of the Blessed Virgin Mary, that we may imitate what they contain, and obtain
what they promise, through Christ our Lord. Amen.

In the Name of the Father, and of the Son, 

and of the Holy Spirit, Amen.

The Five Joyful Mysteries (Monday also Sunday from the 1st Sunday of Advent until the 1st Sunday of Lent)

1. The Annunciation
2. The Visitation
3. The Nativity of our Divine Lord
4. The Presentation of our Lord in the Temple
5. The finding of the child Jesus in the Temple

The Five Sorrowful Mysteries (Tuesday and Friday also Sunday during Lent)

1. The Agony of Jesus in the Garden
2. The Scourging of Jesus at the Pillar
3. The Crowning of Jesus with Thorns
4. Jesus carrying his cross
5. The Crucifixion of Our Lord Jesus Christ

The Five Luminous Mysteries (Thursdays, Father John Paul II with the Apostolic Letter ROSARIUM VIRGINIS MARIAE of 10/16/2002 has added 5 new mysteries of the Rosary: The Mysteries of the Light.)
1. The Baptism of Jesus.

2. The Wedding at Cana.

3. The Proclamation of the Kingdom of God.

4. The Transfiguration.

5. The Institution of the Eucharist.

The Five Glorious Mysteries (Wednesday, Saturday, also Sunday from Easter to Advent)

1. The Resurrection of Our Lord from the Dead
2. The Ascension into Heaven
3. The Decent of the Holy Spirit upon the Apostles
4. The Assumption of the Blessed Virgin Mary
5. The Crowning of the Blessed Mother in Heaven

Additional Suggested Daily Prayers

Prayer of St. Francis of Assisi

Lord make me an instrument of your peace. Where there is hatred let me sow love,

Where there is injury, pardon. Where there is doubt, faith. 

Where there is despair, hope. Where there is darkness, light.

And where there is sadness, joy.

Oh Divine Master, grant that I may not so much seek

 to be consoled as to console,

to be understood as to understand,

to be loved as to love.

For it is in giving that we receive,

it is in pardoning that we are pardoned,

and it is in dying that we are born to eternal life.

Come O Holy Spirit, fill the hearts of thy faithful and kindle in them the fire of thy love. 

Send forth thy Spirit and they shall be created and thou shall renew the face of the earth. 

Let us pray.

Oh God, who did instruct the hearts of thy faithful people by sending them 

the light of thy Holy Spirit, grant us in that same Spirit to discern what is right, 

that we may enjoy Your wisdom and comfort forever.

Through Christ our Lord. Amen.