Membership

Knights of Columbus Membership

WHO ARE THE KNIGHTS

The Knights of Columbus is the world's largest Catholic family fraternal service organization with 1.6 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.

by email @ mail@kofc624.org

Fourth 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.