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Knights of Columbus

John Paul I - Council 6020

Huntington Beach, CA

Charity, Unity, Fraternity
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Who Are the Knights?

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

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 are available from any member of the Knights of Columbus.

  • Our eight-page Overview Booklet (pdf, 415k) gives additional information about what it means to be a member of the Knights of Columbus.
  • Our "Who Are These Men Called Knights Knights Booklet (pdf, 335k) gives additional information about the Knights of Columbus. 

 

 

4th Degree 
4th Degree Emblem
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.

More information on 4th Degree please click here.

Examples of the Council’s Events throughout the Year: 

·        Pancake Breakfasts to Raise Money for Seminarians and other Charities

·        Clergy Night (Diocesan Honorarium)

·        Youth Basketball Free Throw Competition

·        Casino / Mardi Gras Night

·        St. Bonaventure Donut Distribution

·        Council Corporate Mass & Breakfast

·        Advent Retreat – 1 day for men

·        Day of Sharing (Games for Developmentally Handicapped)

·        Lenten (meatless) Dinners

·        1st, 2nd and 3rd Degree Ceremonies

·        General Monthly Meeting

·        Seminarian (Award and Honorarium) Dinner

·        MR Drive (raises money for the Developmentally Handicapped)

·        Charitable Activities in the Community

As you can see we provide services and help across a very broad spectrum -- the needy, the poor, the youth, the ill, the mentally retarded, the handicapped, etc.

Besides being a service organization, we are also a warm, friendly fraternal group, banded together to provide for the spiritual and material welfare of our membership.

Do something good for yourself, your family and your community. Join these men they call Knights!

Whenever you see one of the Knights wearing his badge, introduce yourself, ask questions, and feel free to find out more about our Pope John Paul I Council.