Why you should become a Knight of Columbus? Becoming a Knight of Columbus can transform your life. As a Knight, you have the opportunity to support your parish, give back to your community, grow in your faith, and gain exclusive access to our top-rated insurance program to protect your family.
We are a band of brothers, a network of men in communities around the world dedicated to doing good in the service of God and our neighbor.
Who are the Knights of Columbus?
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. You will also be eligible to join the Knights of Columbus top-ranked life insurance program, and many more family and personal benefits. We also hold events throughout the year, visit our events page to learn more.
How to Join
Membership in the Knights of Columbus is open to practicing Catholic men in union with the Holy Spirit, 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. Membership application is available online here or from any member of the Knights of Columbus.
Free E-Membership Extended!
The online or e-membership code to honor Fr. Michael J. McGivney has been extended again!
The free online membership code is BLESSEDMCGIVNEY
Become a member go to: https://www.kofc.org/secure/en/join/join-kofc.html . You may instead use the form below to contact our local membership chairman abput joining.
4th Degree
Any Third-Degree member in good standing, one year 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. To learn more about the Fourth Degree, contact Chris Porter at (248) 891-6064 or email at chrisporter100@comcast.net.
Ladies Auxiliary
The Ladies Auxiliary’s main function is to support the activities of the council. They do this primarily by providing help at events, cooking for events and providing monetary help. They also generally help with setting up and preparing the hall for events. To learn more about the Ladies Auxiliary, contact Debbie Nichol at ladiesauxiliary@kofcfenton.org.
