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.
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 Greg Dustman for more information or to join, 816-540-5394
or grd21@hotmail.com
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.
The Ladies Auxiliary's main function is to support the men and the
council. They do this primarily by providing help at events, cooking for events
and providing monetary help. They also generally do help with setting up and
beautifying the hall for events.
(Currently the Ladies Auxiliary does not
exist. We believe that this group will be organized soon.)
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.
(Currently, there is not a Squires
Circle in our council.)