Why Join the Knights of Columbus?

There are more than 1.6 million Knights throughout the United States, Canada, the Philippines, Mexico, Puerto Rico, Cuba, Dominican Republic, Guam, Panama, the Virgin Islands, and the Bahamas.

The Knights of Columbus are Catholic men, 18 years of age and older, who are committed to volunteer service and Catholic fraternalism. Annually Knights and their families donate in excess of $60 million to charity and volunteer more than 128 million hours to worthy causes. They volunteer their time and effort in support of the Catholic Church, the community and in support of fellow Knights.

Being a Knight is not a burden, or a labor of love. It is Camaraderie. It is Community involvement. It is supporting the Church, protecting one's families, all while growing in one's faith. Click here to hear members talking about their experiences, the importance of the Order, and how they enjoy the many benefits offered by the Knights of Columbus.

For an inspiring look at what it means to be part of the Knights of Columbus, see the video introduction, "In Service to One. In Service to All." (ram, 15 min.)

Our publication "These Men They Call Knights" (pdf, 215k) gives additional information about what it means to be a member of the Knights of Columbus.

Hear what Knights have to say in their own words about their membership in the world's largest Catholic Family service organization. Experience of a Lifetime video. (ram, 11 min.)