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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. |
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. |
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.
Contact: Grand Knight or any Knight
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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 bypromoting
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. |
