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Who
Are The Knights
The Knights of Columbus is the world's largest Catholic
family fraternal service organization with over 1.7
million members. It provides members and their families
with volunteer opportunities in service to the Catholic
Church, their communities, families and young people.
Membership
Benefits
As a member of the Knights of Columbus you and your
family enjoy many benefits, including 12 free issues
annually of the Columbia magazine, the world's
largest Catholic family magazine, eligibility to join
the Knights of Columbus top-ranked life insurance program,
and many more family and personal benefits.
How
To Join
Membership in the Knights of Columbus is open to practicing
Catholic men in union with the Holy See, who are at
least 18 years old. A practicing Catholic is one who
lives up to the Commandments of God and the precepts
of the Church. Application blanks are available from
any member of the Knights of Columbus.
For information on becoming a member of our council,
please fill out our form on the contact
page and your request will be sent to a council
officer.
4th
Degree
Any Third Degree member in good standing, one year
after the anniversary of his First Degree, is eligible
for membership in the Fourth Degree. The primary purpose
of the Fourth Degree is to foster the spirit of patriotism
by promoting responsible citizenship and a love of and
loyalty to the Knights' respective countries through
active membership in local Fourth Degree groups (called
"assemblies"). Certain members of the Fourth Degree
serve as honor guards at civic and religious functions,
an activity that has brought worldwide recognition to
the Knights of Columbus.
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