OFFICIAL PUBLICATION OF
COUNCIL ST. THERESE COUNCIL 7406 KNIGHTS OF COLUMBUS
St. Therese Council 7406
217 Brawley School Road
Mooresville, NC 28117
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Become a Member
Today there are more than 1.6 million Knights in
thousands of communities throughout the United States, Canada, the
Philippines, Mexico, Puerto Rico, Cuba, Dominican Republic, Guam,
Panama, the Virgin Islands, and the Bahamas.
Knights are Catholic men, 18 years of age and older, who are
committed to volunteer service and Catholic fraternalism. Annually
Knights and their families donate in excess of $60 million to
charity and volunteer more than 128 million hours to worthy causes.
They volunteer their time and effort in support of the Catholic
Church, the community and in support of fellow Knights.
Many Knights also join the Fourth Degree, which is dedicated to
patriotism and love of one’s country. These Knights are known the
world over by the capes and chapeaux worn by members of the color
guard at civic and religious events.
The official youth organization of the Knights of Columbus is the
Columbian Squires. Membership in the Squires is open to Catholic
young men ages 10 - 18. These young leaders serve the Church and
their community while having fun with their peers.
Why Join the Knights of Columbus?
Camaraderie. Community involvement. Growing in
one's faith. Supporting the Church. Protecting one's family. These
are a few of the reasons Catholic men and their families join the
Knights of Columbus.
For an inspiring look at what it means to be part
of the Knights of Columbus, see the video introduction, "In
Service to One. In Service to All." (ram,
15 min.)
Our publication "These
Men They Call Knights" (pdf,
215k) gives additional information about what it means to be
a member of the Knights of Columbus.
Hear what Knights have to say in their own words
about their membership in the world's largest Catholic Family
service organization. Experience
of a Lifetime video. (ram, 11 min.)
Types of Membership
Catholic men 18 years of age or older who join the
Knights belong to a council, or local unit. Many 18 to 22 year olds
first join the Knights of Columbus in a college council.
Members who have been in the Knights for one year
and have attained Third Degree membership are eligible to join the
Fourth Degree Knights.
The Knights of Columbus also sponsors the
Columbian Squires, a service and leadership training organization
for Catholic young men ages 10 to 18 years old.
1. What are the
requirements?
Membership requirements are that he be a practical Catholic gentleman,
who is 18 years of age or older.
2. What is a practical
Catholic?
A practical Catholic is one who is in union with the Holy See and who
practices the precepts of the Church.
3. Explain what Degrees are.
There are four degrees within the Knights of Columbus. Each degree
ceremony imparts a lesson on the Order's core virtues of Charity,
Unity, Fraternity and Patriotism.
4. Do I have to purchase
Insurance to become a member?
No; Unlike many fraternal organizations one does not become a member
by purchasing insurance. In the Knights of Columbus a man has to be a
member before he may avail himself of the insurance benefit.
Purchasing insurance is optional, however; the life insurance and
long-term care insurance products offered by the Order are not only
competitively priced, they are among the most solid and highly rated
products available anywhere. Standard & Poor's and A.M. Best, the
leading independent agencies that rate insurance companies, give K of
C insurance their highest ratings.
5. I don't have time to join
another organization; why should I join the Knights of Columbus?
As a Knight you can choose the projects with which you wish to be
involved in your own community. What is more, the Order is dedicated
to family life and the many benefits it offers. From insurance to
scholarships to service and social activities and programs, all are
open to the whole family.
As a Knight you can continue doing what you do now
and you and your family can enjoy the many benefits the Order offers.
A better question is: Why shouldn't you be a Knight?
How to Join
If you are a practical Catholic man, age 18 or
older, we welcome you to join the leading organization of Catholic
laymen.
If you are interested in joining the Knights of
Columbus, please complete our inquiry form.
A member will contact you within a couple days.