Who Are The Knights of
Columbus
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
Columbian 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.
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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.
For additional information on joining the Knights of Columbus, Click Here to submit a request electronically. Otherwise please contact any of our council officers and we will be more than happy to assist you in your decision.
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 of
Columbus.
The Fourth Degree meetings for the Bishop Kevin M. Britt Assembly take place on the Second Wednesday of each month at Holy Redeemer Parish in Jenison. If you are interested in joining the 4th degree, please contact the current Navigator Bob Luxford at 662-2640 or at bobluxford@sbcglobal.net.