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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.
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.
Being a member of the QAS Knights of Columbus allows you to build life-lasting
friends and an opportunity to strengthen your Catholic faith. You will also
find being a member of the Knights to be a rewarding experience.
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.
For additional
information, contact Glenn Siemer at 314-846-6770 or John Berra at
314-443-7862.
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.
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