Membership/Join Us

     Will you donate 2 hours a month to help your parish, school and community?

     We are celebrating the 125^th anniversary of the Knights.  We were founded by Father Michael J. McGivney the pastor of St. Mary’s Parish in New Haven, Conn.   The State of Connecticut officially chartered the Order on March 29, 1882. Today the Knights have over 1.8 million members, and we are the largest men’s Catholic fraternal organization in the world. 

     We are founded on the principles of charity, unity and fraternity.   As Knights, we are able to provide assistance and support to members and their families whenever needed.  As fathers and husbands, serving our families is not only part of what we do; it is part of who we are. To that end, Knights of Columbus Councils offer programs that strengthen family and marital bonds by holding numerous family focused events, including the “Family of the Month” program that honors our outstanding families.  

     As Knights, our faith is our foundation. Dedicated to the Catholic Church’s growth and her good works, we support religious outreach, promote vocations, and provide financial support for seminarians and postulates. This way, we help support our Church and strengthen our personal faith. 

     As committed as we are to the Catholic Church, so are we to our communities. By actively and financially supporting Special Olympics, by leading the charge in pro-life, or by safeguarding the environment, Knights of Columbus members all over the world have helped countless communities prosper. 

     Our Stanton Council was instituted on June 30, 1968.  We serve St. Polycarp parish by helping with the Parish Fiesta, Lenten fish fry’s, fireworks booth, basketball free-throw contest and other family events.  We invite all men of the parish to join us.  The parish needs your help, and we need your help. 

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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. Being a Knight is more than camaraderie; it is being involved with your community; it is supporting your local Catholic Church, while enhancing your own faith; it is about protecting and enhancing your family life.  Application blanks are available from any member of the Knights of Columbus.

4th Degree 

Any Third Degree member in good standing, six months 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.

More information on 4th Degree please click here.