Who Can Be A Knight
Membership in the
Knights of Columbus is open to practical Catholic men in union with the Holy See,
who shall not be
less
than 18 years of age on their last
birthday. A practical Catholic is one who lives up to
the
Commandments of God and Precepts of the
Church.
Application blanks are available
from any member of the
Knights of Columbus. Every knight
is happy to propose eligible
Catholic men for consideration as
members.
Acceptance of the applicant depends upon a vote of
the members of
the subordinate
council in which he is
making application.
There are modest
initiation fees and dues set by subordinate councils under regulations established by the Supreme Council. The insurance
privileges are
available to all members who can qualify, which
represent an important advantage of membership. For men in every walk of
life the
name Knights of Columbus
engenders the image of a united
organization, efficiency going about it tasks of charity, unity, fraternity, patriotism and defense of priesthood.
It is composed of men who are giving unselfishly of
their
time and talents in
service of God and their
country.
Membership in
the Knights of
Columbus provides opportunity for wholesome
association with congenial companions who are,
first of all, practical Catholic
gentlemen. It offers the opportunity for
fellowship with those who
are
of the same belief, who recognize
the
same duty to God, to family and to
neighbor
and who stand side by side in defense of those beliefs. Programs are so organized as to appeal to the
individual interest of the members. Through many constructive
activities of Christian fraternity, members are enabled to
render service to their Church,
their country and
their fellowman. Through membership they develop a consciousness of their ability to
lead and to assist.
Organized
Columbianism, united behind the individual Knight of Columbus, provides the power of
an intelligent, alert body of Catholic men
- a strength
that
the individual by himself cannot achieve.
Knights of Columbus have a proud heritage. The qualified Catholic men
can share in that heritage and
build for an even greater future by
affiliating himself
with this forceful, effective
body.
Anyone interested in joining can contact the Grand Knight listed under the above page "Officers" or any other knight who is also listed.