Become a Knight

        Why become a Knight?  Who are the Knights anyway?

        First of all, let's look at what Knights are not.

        The Knights of Columbus are not a secret society.  No secret

    passwords.  No funny handshakes.

        The Knights of Columbus are a fraternal organization--the world's

    largest lay Catholic family service organization. Founded in 1882 by

    Father Michael J. McGiney, it now has more than 1.6 million members

    in 13 countries.

        The Knights aim to serve not only their Church, but also their com-

    munity.  We do this by following 4 basic principles:  Charity, Unity,

    Fraternity, and Patriotism. 

        To find out more about the Knights, there are some good resources

    available:  These Men They Call Knights as well as Knights Overview.

    To request more information go here: Sign Our Guestbook.

        In addition, Knights are offered, through The Knights of

    Columbus Insurance Program, life insurance programs to fit the needs

    of both individual members and their families.