Learn Why Becoming a Knight of Columbus Can Make a Difference in Your Life!
Imagine being part of an organization that fills your heart and your mind with the joy of giving to others and the feeling that comes with making a difference.
The Knights of Columbus a fraternal society that would one day become the world's largest Catholic family fraternal service organization. The Knights seek strength in solidarity, and security through unity of purpose and devotion to a holy cause: they vowed to be defenders of their country, their families and their faith. The Knights are men bound together by the ideal of Christopher Columbus, the discoverer of the
Benefits to Your Spirit By Join the Knights of Columbus
Knights are Catholic men, 18 years of age and older, who are committed to making their community a better place, while supporting their Church. Being a Knight is more than camaraderie; it is being involved with your community; it is supporting your local Catholic Church, while enhancing your own faith; it is about protecting and enhancing your family life.
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Come see just what we are all about and take the first steps to enhance your personal life by viewing the segment, "Why Join?" 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 Lifetine" (running time, 14 min.).
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Our eight-page Overview Booklet (pdf, 415k) gives additional information about what it means to be a member of the Knights of Columbus.
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Life insurance is probably something you don't often think about, but no financial plan is complete without it. And if you haven't yet put a plan in place, life insurance is a great place to start.
To help you determine how much life insurance is appropriate for you and your family, we've developed an easy-to-use Life Insurance Calculator to determine the amount of life insurance protection you and your family need.**Please note: The Knights of Columbus is licensed to sell our insurance products to members and their immediate families in the United States (and its territories) and Canada. Therefore, this life insurance calculator is intended for use by residents of those countries. Input fields can only accept information in dollars, and there is no provision for conversion to any other currency**
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Canadian citizens may wish to view the Consumer Assistance Centre of the Canadian Life and Health Insurance Association.
The Knights of Columbus has been "Making a Difference for Life" for more than 120 years. Let us make a difference in yours.
Prospective Member Q & A
- I don't have time to join another organization; why should I join the Knights of Columbus?
- What are the requirements?
- What is a practical Catholic?
- Explain what Degrees are.
- Do I have to purchase Insurance to become a member?
1. 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 within 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.
Come see just what we are all about and take the first steps to enhance your personal life by viewing the segment, "Why Join?"
2. What are the requirements?
Membership requirements are that he be a practical Catholic gentleman, who is 18 years of age or older.
3. 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 Catholic Church.
4. 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.
5. 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.