The Knights of Columbus vigorously
defends the dignity of each human
being at every stage of life.
Guided by the principles of charity,
unity, and fraternity, members of
the Knights of Columbus work to
overcome the hardships that people
face in their parishes and
communities. We are a growing
organization — nearly 2 million
members — and for over 130 years, we
have committed to overcome the
challenges of the need for food,
shelter, warm clothing and financial
security, as well as provide aid for
widows and orphans in our local
communities.
Joining your local council of the
Knights of Columbus can change your
life. As a Knight, you have the
opportunity to strengthen your
parish, give back to your community,
grow in your faith and gain
exclusive access to our portfolio of
top-quality insurance products to
financially protect your family.
Councils conduct many programs that
support your parish and community
including:
But joining your local council does
not mean that you need to sacrifice
quality time with your family. In
fact, volunteering an hour here or
an hour there with your family can
make an enormous impact in your life
and in the lives of others.
Joining the Knights of Columbus is a
way to actively engage with your
Catholic faith by participating in
charitable programs, building
community with other men who share
your values, and providing service
to your parish and wider community,
all while having access to a
top-rated insurance program for your
family's financial security; essentially, it's an opportunity to live out your faith
through concrete actions and
fellowship with like-minded
individuals.
If you’re interested in helping
those in need in your parish and
community, strengthening your parish
and familial relationships, growing
in your faith, and gaining exclusive
access to top-quality insurance
protection for you and your family,
then joining your local Knights of
Columbus council gives you the way
to achieve these goals.
Membership in the Knights of
Columbus is open to men 18 years of
age or older who are practical (that
is, practicing) Catholics in union
with the Holy See. This means that
an applicant or member accepts the
teaching authority of the Catholic
Church on matters of faith and
morals, aspires to live in accord
with the precepts of the Catholic
Church, and is in good standing in
the Catholic Church.