Who are the Knights?
The Knights of Columbus is the world's largest Catholic family fraternal
service organization. The Knights of Columbus has grown from several
members in one council to more than 14,000 councils and 1.8 million
members throughout the United States, Canada, the Philippines, Mexico,
Poland, the Dominican Republic, Puerto Rico, Panama, the Bahamas, the
Virgin Islands, Cuba, Guatemala, Guam and Saipans. 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 forms are available from any member of the Knights of
Columbus.
Contact our Membership Directors Tom Hughes
T.M.Hews@verizon.net or Lou Cartwright at
lecartwright5@aol.com for more info.
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.
Squires
 Under the guidance of Christian
Brother Barnabas McDonald (1865-1929), the first Columbian Squires circle
was instituted in 1925. Membership in the Squires is for Catholic boys
between the ages of 12 and 17. Squires' activities are many, varying from
spiritual to active service for the Church and community. Each circle
elects officer members from their own rank, teaching skills of leadership
and responsibility.
Contact our Membership Directors Tom Hughes
T.M.Hews@verizon.net or
Lou Cartwright at
lecartwright5@aol.com for more info.
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