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The Knights of Columbus is the world's largest Catholic family fraternal service organization with 1.7 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 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.
What activities do we have at Cardinal Gibbons Council? Please take a momment and check out
our activities by selecting the Activites button on the left.
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.
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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.
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