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.
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.
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.
Please fill out the information
form or, You may send the Financial Secretary an e-mail. Please include your Name,
Address, City, State, Zip, Phone #.
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.
The Ladies Auxiliary's main function is to SUPPORT the
men and the council. They do this primarily by providing
help at events, cooking for events and providing monetary
help. They also generally do help with setting up and
beautifying the hall for events.
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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.
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