Who are we?
The Knights of Columbus is a Catholic men's fraternal benefit society that was formed to render financial aid to members and their families. Mutual aid and assistance are offered to sick, disabled and needy members and their families. Social and intellectual fellowship is promoted among members and their families through educational, charitable, religious, social welfare, war relief and public relief works.
Who can become a Knight?
Any practical Catholic man in communion with the Holy See who has attained his eighteenth birthday is eligible for membership in the Knights of Columbus. A practical Catholic is one who lives up to the Commandments of God and the Precepts of the Church.