I don’t have time to join another organization; why should I join the Knights of Columbus?

Online Membership was designed to allow eligible Catholic men to join the Knights of Columbus online, through a streamlined, optimized process. Online Membership provides you with a digital membership experience, which will help you to grow as a Catholic man and a Knight. As a Knight, you can choose the projects to be involved in within your own community. You will receive regular updates from your state council regarding news and events in your area and be presented with frequent opportunities to work alongside brother Knights in local councils.

What are the requirements to join the Knights of Columbus?

Membership in the Knights of Columbus is open to men 18 years of age or older who are practical (that is, practicing) Catholics in union with the Holy See.

What is a practical Catholic?

A practical Catholic accepts the teaching authority of the Catholic Church on matters of faith and morals, aspires to live in accord with the precepts of the Catholic Church, and is in good standing in the Catholic Church.

If I join online, am I joining a local Knights of Columbus council?

No you are not. When you join online you will not belong to a local council at first. Instead, you will become a member of the Knights of Columbus state division in your state of residence.

Can I join a local council?

Yes! Council-based membership is the best way to experience the Knights of Columbus. Prospective members can join local councils just as they always have. Online Members can transition to local council membership, just as members from other local councils may transfer today. Transferring involves completing a membership form (Form #100) and going through the council admissions process. This includes meeting with council leaders and taking the First Degree ceremonial.

How does Online Membership differ from membership in a local council?

Members who join online (“Online Membership”) are members of the Knights of Columbus who have not yet taken a First Degree or been admitted to a local council. As a member, like all members of the Knights of Columbus, you will have the right to purchase insurance on yourself, your spouse and any dependent children. You will receive Columbia magazine, the free accidental death benefit (age restrictions apply), and are eligible for participation in the family fraternal benefit. You may also attend select local and state council events which are promoted by your state division.

What are the membership dues/fees for members who join online?

Online Membership dues are currently $30 per year across all jurisdictions. Dues are paid online to the Knights of Columbus Supreme Council and they cover both the member's state and supreme membership fees. If a member transfers to a local council, the dues are pro-rated to that council. Debit cards and credit cards are accepted as forms of payment by the Supreme Council.

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Laws and Rules of the Fourth Degree #1350

Download the Laws and Rules of the Fourth Degree (#1350)

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Provinces and Vice Supreme Masters

Download the listing of the Fourth Degree Provinces, the areas each covers and the vice supreme master responsible for it.

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Fourth Degree Membership & Recruitment

Download the Guide to Fourth Degree Membership Recruitment (#4155) and the Admission Committee Report Form (#183)

Recruitment

Admission Form

Faithful Comptroller's Handbook #10190

Download the Faithful Comptroller's Handbook (#10190)

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Forms

All forms for assemblies can be found at kofc.org/forms. The Distrisct Master's Report (#226) is below.

FORMS

District Master's Report

INSTALLATION OF ASSEMBLY OFFICERS #1355

This ceremony shall be under the direction of the District Master or whoever he designates. The Installation of Assembly Officers should be completed as soon as practical after the first day of July in the new fraternal year. The virtual installation script can be used when in-person events are not allowed or practical.

In-Person Installation

Virtual Installation

Fourth Degree Exemplification

Download the District Master's Fourth Degree Exemplification Report (#1291) and Master's Notice of Exmeplification (#4223).

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Notice

Method of Conducting Assembly Meetings #10325

Download the Method of Conducting Assembly Meetings (#10325)

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PROTOCOL HANDBOOK #1612

This publication identifies a system of rules that explain the correct conduct and procedures to be followed in formal situations.

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COLOR CORPS DRILL MANUAL #808

This manual provides the accepted drill procedures of the Fourth Degree Knights of Columbus. It has been developed for use by Fourth Degree Color Corps as a standard for uniform drill procedures; Honor Guard/Color Guard procedures; and the Manual of the Sword.

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Star Assembly

Assemblies that excel in membership recruitment, sponsoring patriotic programs in theircommunities, report to the Supreme Council office and keep their members and others informed of assembly activities areeligibleto earn the Star Assembly Award.

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To Be a Patriot Award

Since the turn of the century, members of the Fourth Degree of the Knights of Columbus, “the patriotic degree,” have combined their Catholic heritage with their love of country and sponsored and participated in a variety of interesting patriotic programs and activities. TO BE A PATRIOT has been established to recognize these programs.

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Fourth Degree Resources