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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.
Please
Excuse any inconvenience
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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.
Here insert a
paragraph or two about the benefits of being a member of your local council:
Church Activities, Youth Activities, Family Activities, Community Service and
Council Activities.
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. Application blanks are available from any member of the Knights of
Columbus.
Contact: Chris Looby
knights.4238@attbi.com
Or – Talk to one of the officers
listed in this site - or any member.
At any mass, talk to
the ushers. Many are members of the knights. Just look for their membership pin.
Applications can be
mailed to:
Knights of Columbus
Holy Cross Church
724 Elder lane
Deerfield, IL 60015
Or
-- Bring a completed
application to mass and give to one of the ushers.
 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.
A number of men in our
Council are Sir Knights and members of the Bishop Quarter Assembly. For more information about
becoming a member of the Fourth Degree see XXXX.
 Under the guidance of Christian Brother Barnabas McDonald
(1865-1929), the first Columbian Squires circle was instituted in 1925.
Membership in the Squires is for Catholic boys between the ages of 12 and 17.
Squires' activities are many, varying from spiritual to active service for
the Church and community. Each circle elects officer members from their own
rank, teaching skills of leadership and responsibility.
We have no circle at this
time, but please contact the Grand Knight if you are interested in starting a
group.
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