If you are:
- 18 or older;
- A practical Catholic; and,
- Male…
…you are eligible for membership. The Knights are a great way to get more deeply involved in the parish, and we’d love to see you join!
Why You Should Become a Knight
In 1882, Father Michael J. McGivney gathered a small group of parishioners in St. Mary’s Church in New Haven, Conn. His purpose was to establish a group of men, united in their faith and to provide for Catholic families in times of need. This was the beginning of the Knights of Columbus.
Guided by the principles of charity, unity, and fraternity members of the Knights of Columbus work to overcome the hardships that people face in their parishes and communities. We are a growing organization – nearly 2 million members – and for over 130 years have committed to overcome the challenges of the need for food, shelter, warm clothing and financial security, as well as provide aid for widows and orphans in our local communities.
Joining your local council of the Knights of Columbus can change your life. As a Knight, you have the opportunity to strengthen your parish, give back to your community, grow in your faith and gain exclusive access to our portfolio of top-quality insurance products to financially protect your family. Councils conduct many programs that support your parish and community including:
- Various prayer and Eucharistic adoration programs
- Participating in the Coats for Kids and Food for Families programs
- Encouraging vocations to the priesthood and religious life
By joining your local council does not mean that you need to sacrifice quality time with your family. By volunteering an hour here or an hour there – with your family – can make an enormous difference in your life and in the lives of others.
If you’re interested in helping those in need in your parish and community, strengthening your parish and your familial relationships, growing in your faith, and gaining exclusive access to top-quality insurance protection for you and your family, then consider joining the Knights of Columbus council associated with your parish.
Membership in the Knights of Columbus is open to men 18 years of age or older who are practical (that is, practicing) Catholics in union with the Holy See. This means that an applicant or member accepts the teaching authority of the Catholic Church on matters of faith and morals, aspires to live in accord with the precepts of the Catholic Church, and is in good standing in the Catholic Church.
Benefits of Membership
Columbia Magazine — Free subscription to the Order’s award-winning magazine examining
issues of concern to Knights, Catholics and families
Knights of Columbus rosary — Blessed by the supreme chaplain, presented during the Exemplification of Charity, Unity, and Fraternity to each new member
Mass of Remembrance Each Weekday — Celebrated for deceased members and their wives at St. Mary’s Church, the birthplace of the Order
Insurance — Access to a portfolio of top-quality life insurance, long-term care insurance, disability income insurance and annuity products exclusive for members, their spouses and their dependent children
Family Fraternal Benefit* — Benefits for children of insured members that include guaranteed-issue insurability under age 18 and automatic death benefits for children dying before age 61 days
Orphan Fraternal Benefit* — Provides monthly benefits and college scholarships to each eligible orphan of insured members
Member/Spouse Fraternal Benefit — Accidental death benefit for member in good standing and spouse at no additional cost
Widow Benefits — a) continues to be covered under the Member/Spouse Fraternal Benefit; b) the surviving spouse of a Knights of Columbus insured may purchase life insurance, long-term care insurance or annuities after insured member’s death; c) receives a free lifetime subscription to Columbia; d) eligible with her children for scholarships
Scholarships — Scholarship programs for higher education available to members, their spouses and children
Leadership Development — Opportunity to build personal leadership skills, public speaking ability, organizational skills, etc.
Fourth Degree — Eligibility to join the Patriotic Degree
Honorary Life Membership — At age 70 with 25 years of membership
Membership Card — Entitles participation in all Catholic, fraternal and social activities in member’s council and also in over 15,000 councils throughout the world
Activities — Participation in a variety of programs and activities conducted by your council
*Subject to eligibility requirements, conditions and restrictions.
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