Membership Information
Who Are the 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, their
communities, families and young people. To apply for membership or have someone
answer your questions click
here.
Membership Benefits
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.
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.
To join, call 908-756-6203 or contact any Knight or Priest for an application.
Forth 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.
Squires
Under the guidance of Christian Brother
Barnabas McDonald (1865-1929), the first Columbian Squires circle was instituted
in 1925. Membership in the Squires is for Catholic boys between the ages of 12
and 17. Squires' activities are many, varying from spiritual to active service
for the Church and community. Each circle elects officer members from their own
rank, teaching skills of leadership and responsibility.
Although we currently do not have a local Squires group, we can assist in finding one in the Central NJ area. Please call 908-756-6203.