Membership/Join Us
We were founded by Father Michael J. McGivney, the pastor of
St. Mary's in New Haven, CT. 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.
Click Here for our Council
Membership Brochure
Email
us for
more 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.
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.
- Our eight-page
Overview Booklet
(pdf,
415k) gives additional
information about what it means
to be a member of the Knights of
Columbus.
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- Our "Who Are These Men
Called Knights
Knights Booklet
(pdf,
335k) gives additional
information about the Knights of
Columbus.
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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.
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