These Men Called Knights
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, communities, families and
young people. The four degrees of the Knights exemplify Charity, Unity, Fraternity, and
Patriotism.
Membership Benefits
What is required to become a Knight?
- You must be a practicing Catholic man (You: attend Mass every Sunday and
Holy Day of Obligation, frequent the sacraments, observe the precepts of the
Church, are in union with the pope, and you try to lead a Christian life).
- You must be at least 18 years of age
- 12 issues every year of Columbia magazine, the world's largest Catholic family
magazine
- eligibility for the K of C top-ranked life insurance program
- growth and performance in your CATHOLIC Faith
- strengthening your FAMILY life around which all our programs revolve
- new FRATERNAL relationships resulting in your spiritual and material welfare
- opportunities for SERVICE to Church, community, family, and youth
KNIGHTS HOME
Blessed Damien of Molokai
Knights of Columbus Council 11411
C/O Saint Anne Church
1600 Mt. Hope Ave., Rochester, NY 14620
How do I join the Knights of Columbus?
Contact Don Palace (585-473-5639; mailing information is on CONTACT US page).
After submitting an application that Don will send you, you will be asked to attend a
short interview meeting with the admissions committee. Upon recommendation of the
committee and acceptance by a positive vote of the membership at its next business
meeting, you will be asked to attend the First Degree Exemplification Ceremony in St.
Anne Church. The theme of the First Degree is "Charity." The Degree ceremony takes
about 45 minutes and is followed by coffee and pastries.
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