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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.
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
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Ladies
Auxiliary
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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