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About the Knights

The Knights of Columbus is a Catholic men's fraternal benefit society that was formed to render financial aid to members and their families. Mutual aid and assistance are offered to sick, disabled and needy members and their families. Social and intellectual fellowship is promoted among members and their families through educational, charitable, religious, social welfare, war relief and public relief works.
Official Publication of Council 7450 - Knights of Columbus
Knights of Columbus Membership and Benefits
Why Join the Knights of Columbus
Monday, 11 January 2010 20:44
eoalImagine being part of an organization that fills your heart and your mind with the joy of giving to others and the feeling that comes with making a difference.

Knights are Catholic men, 18 years of age and older, who are committed to making their community a better place, while supporting their Church. Being a Knight is more than camaraderie; it is being involved with your community; it is supporting your local Catholic Church, while enhancing your own faith; it is about protecting and enhancing your family life.

Come see just what we are all about and take the first steps to enhance your personal life by viewing the segment, "Why Join?"

Click here to: Watch the "Why Join?" video.

Our eight-page Overview Booklet (pdf, 415k) gives additional information about what it means to be a member of the Knights of Columbus.


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
Monday, 11 January 2010 20:47
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 sign up
Monday, 11 January 2010 20:48
~Contact the an Officer via email, see the Council Contacts page.
~Call the Parish Office @ 704-720-0600.
~Ask a friend in the Knights for help.

If you are interested in joining the Knights of Columbus, please complete our membership application, Form 100.
Contact one of the Knights in the contact list, call the Parish Office or talk to a Brother Knight at a Knight's activity such as our Pancake Breakfast or Game Night to get an application for membership.
 
Become a Fourth Degree
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4thdegreelogoAny 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.