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Membership
in the Knights of Columbus is open to practical Catholic men in union with
the Holy See, who are not be less than 18 years of age on their last
birthday. A practical
Catholic is one who lives up to the Commandments of God and the Precepts
of the Church. Application
forms are available from any member of the Knights of Columbus. Every
knight is happy to propose eligible Catholic men for consideration as
members.
Application
for membership must be made through the council in the community nearest
the applicant's place of residence. Interested
prospects without a permanent domicile, such as men away from home because
of duty in the armed forces, may make application through their hometown
council or at the council nearest to their military base.
The
acceptance of an applicant depends upon a vote of the members of the
subordinate council in which he is making application.
If favorably voted upon, the applicant becomes a member by
initiation known as the First Degree.
He subsequently is advanced through the Second Degree and the Third
Degree.
There
are modest initiation fees and dues set by subordinate councils under
regulations established by the Supreme Council. All priests and religious brothers who apply for membership
and participate in the ceremonials become honorary life members of the
Order and are exempt from the payment of dues.
Insurance privileges are available to all members who can qualify,
which represent an important advantage of membership.
If
you live in the Centreville/Clifton, VA area and qualify to become a
Knight, you can become a member of our Council.
To obtain an application for membership, contact
Jim McCarthy,
Membership Director, at 703-968-8253 or Rich LaRoche, Grand Knight at 703-266-3814. The application
form – Form 100, Membership Document – can also be found in the
vestibule of St. Andrew the Apostle Church, 6720 Union Mill Road, Clifton,
VA. Complete the form and
give it to one of the ushers at Sunday Mass.
Most are members of our Council.
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