Membership

Benefits of Membership

• COLUMBIA MAGAZINE – Free subscription to the Order’s monthly magazine examining issues of concern to Knights, Catholics and families.

• KNIGHTS of COLUMBUS ROSARY – Blessed by the supreme chaplain, presented during the First Degree exemplification to each new member.

• DAILY MASS OF REMEMBRANCE AT ST. MARY’S CHURCH – Mass for deceased members and their wives, and deceased members of the Squires program, at birthplace of the Order.

• INSURANCE – Portfolio of top-quality life insurance, long-term care, and annuity products exclusively for members and their families.

• FAMILY FRATERNAL BENEFIT – For eligible families: a) Pays $1,500 for the child who dies before the age of 61 days; b) Pays $750 for the child who is stillborn at least 20 weeks after conception; c) Offers guaranteed-issue insurance up to $5,000 to any child under age 18.

• ORPHAN BENEFIT – $80 monthly allotment for orphans of eligible families; up to $7,000 in college scholarships available.

• MEMBER/SPOUSE FRATERNAL BENEFIT – Accidental death coverage for member and spouse at no cost.

• WIDOW BENEFITS – a) Continues to be covered under the Member/Spouse Fraternal Benefit; b) May purchase life insurance, long-term care insurance, or annuities up to one year after insured member’s death; c) Receives a free lifetime subscription to Columbia; d) Eligible with her children for scholarships, student loans, etc.

• SCHOLARSHIPS – Scholarship programs for higher education available to members, their spouses and children.

   

• LEADERSHIP DEVELOPMENT – Opportunity to build personal leadership skills, public speaking ability, organization skills, etc.

   

• FOURTH DEGREE – Eligibility to join the “Patriotic Degree.”

• HONORARY LIFE MEMBERSHIP at Age 70 with 25 years of membership.

• MEMBERSHIP CARD – Entitles participation in all Catholic, fraternal and social activities in over 14,000 councils throughout the world.

• ACTIVITIES – FAMILY/YOUTH/RELIGIOUS/SOCIAL/ATHLETIC – Participation in a variety of programs and activities conducted by local councils.

The Knights of Columbus is a fraternal benefit society that is strong, secure and stable. Members can be confident that we’ll be here when you need us. We’ve been successfully protecting families since 1882, and our outlook remains bright.

Don’t just take our word for it.

• Standard & Poor’s has given us their highest rating (AAA, Extremely Strong) for 17 consecutive years.
• A.M. Best has bestowed on us their highest rating (A++, Superior) for 34 consecutive years.
• The Insurance Marketplace Standards Association (IMSA) has given us their certification for our ethical business and marketing practices.

Only three insurance companies in the United States can claim these three accolades. In Canada, we stand alone with these endorsements.

Remember, in 2008, the Knights of Columbus gave more than $150 million to Catholic and other charitable causes. In these uncertain times, find comfort in an organization that leads the way in doing good for others while doing good for our own.