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.

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Why Join the Knights?

Come see just what we are all about and take the first steps to enhance your personal life by viewing the segment, "Why Join?"  Just click on the picture to the right. Our eight-page Overview Booklet (pdf, 415k) gives additional information about what it means to be a member of the Knights of Columbus.  This requires Acrobat Reader to read.  If you do not have this program go to the Form 100 section which has this program available for download.

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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.

There are many benefits of joining our council.  Including meeting other men in the parish, participating in events like The Free Throw Competition, The Annual Chicken BBQ, The Parish Picnic, The 5th Sunday Breakfast just to name a few.  Also in being able to help with area groups like the Salvation Army, Special Olympics, Birthright, Christos House, and other community betterment projects

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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 or by clicking the link below labeled Form 100.

For information about joining the Knights you can contact any Knights member. There is also information at St. Mary's church in the front gathering area or you can contact us here by e-mail at kofc9892@centurytel.net  

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Form 100

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Insurance Information

To inquire more about available insurance information or to arrange for a meeting with our local insurance rep see the information below

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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.