Brother Elzear Council 5202
Knights of Columbus
Saint
Mary’s University of Minnesota
700
Membership
Ladies
Auxiliary
Past Grand
Knights
Father
McGivney
Who Are the Knights of Columbus?
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.
Membership Benefits
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.
How to Join the Knights
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. Being a Knight is more than camaraderie; it is being involved with your community; it is supporting your local Catholic Church, while enhancing your own faith; it is about protecting and enhancing your family life. Application blanks (Form #100) are available from any member of the Knights of Columbus.
Do I have to
purchase Insurance to become a member?
No; unlike many fraternal organizations one does not become a member by
purchasing insurance. In the Knights of Columbus a man has to be a
member before he may avail himself of the insurance benefit. Purchasing
insurance is optional, however; the life insurance and long-term care
insurance products offered by the Order are not only competitively
priced, they are among the most solid and highly rated products
available anywhere. Standard & Poor's and A.M. Best, the leading
independent agencies that rate insurance companies, give K of C
insurance their highest ratings.
For inquires about joining our the Knights or Council 5202 e-mail us at
membership@5202.collegeknights.com.
Fourth Degree
Any
Third Degree member in good standing, one year after the anniversary of
his First Degree, is eligible for membership in the Fourth Degree,
obtaining the title "Sir Knight." 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. Council
5202 does not sponsor a 4th Degree Assembly, but Sir Knights are welcome
to become a member in their home assembly. Council 5202 also does
not have an Honor Guard/Color Corps at this time, but one could be
instituted in the future if enough members received their 4th Degree.
The
Knights of Columbus Ladies Auxiliary
The Ladies Auxiliary
joins with the Knights to assist Council 5202 in the spiritual,
charitable, educational, philanthropic and social activities. The
Ladies have their own meetings. Council 5202 is proud to have our own
Ladies Auxiliary. To join, please email
ladiesaux@5202.collegeknights.com.
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