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Conditions of
Membership Membership in the Knights of Columbus
is open to practical Catholic men in union with the Holy
See, who shall not be less than 18 years of age on their
last birthday. A practical 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. Every knight is happy to propose
eligible Catholic men for consideration as
members. Acceptance of the applicant depends
upon a vote of the members of the subordinate council in
which he is making application. All priests and religious brothers
having duly made application for membership and participated
in the ceremonials become honorary life members of the Order
and are exempt from payment of dues. Application for membership must be
made through the council in the community nearest the
applicant's place of residence. Interested prospects without
a permanent domicile, such as men temporarily away from home
through duty in the armed forces, may make application
through their hometown council or at the nearest council on
a military base. If favorably voted upon, the applicant
becomes a member by initiation known as the First Degree. He
subsequently is advanced through the Second Degree and the
Third Degree. There are modest initiation fees and
dues set by subordinate councils under regulations
established by the Supreme Council. The insurance privileges
are available to all members who can qualify, which
represents an important advantage of membership. For men in
every walk of life the name Knights of Columbus engenders
the image of a united organization, efficiently going about
it tasks of charity, unity, fraternity, patriotism and
defense of the priesthood. It is composed of men who are
giving unselfishly of their time and talents in service of
God and their country. Membership in the Knights of Columbus
provides opportunity for wholesome association with
congenial companions who are, first of all, practical
Catholic gentlemen. It offers the opportunity for fellowship
with those who are of the same belief, who recognize the
same duty to God, to family and to neighbor and who stand
side by side in defense of those beliefs. Programs are so
organized as to appeal to the individual interest of the
members. Through many constructive activities of Christian
fraternity, members are enabled to render service to their
Church, their country and their fellowman. Through
membership they develop a consciousness of their ability to
lead and to assist. Organized Columbianism, united behind
the individual Knight of Columbus, provides the power of an
intelligent, alert body of Catholic men--a strength which
the individual by himself cannot achieve. Knights of Columbus has a proud
heritage. The qualified Catholic man can share in that
heritage and build an even greater future by affiliating
himself with this forceful, effective body. Membership: Welcome
Aboard! If you have decided that you are interested in joining
the Knights of Columbus Council 645, we suggest that you
contact a Knight in your parish and inform him of your
willingness to join our Order. If you do not know a Knight,
feel free to contact our Membership Director. The current
Membership Director is:
