Join & Member Benefits
BECOME THE MAN YOU ARE CALLED TO BE
Faith. Brotherhood. Family. Service. Purpose.
You want your faith to make a difference in the way you live.
You want to be a better Catholic man, husband, father and friend. You want to strengthen your family, serve others and make a difference in your parish and community.
You don’t have to do it alone.
The Knights of Columbus brings Catholic men together to grow in faith, build lasting friendships, strengthen their families and put their faith into action.
More than membership. It’s a brotherhood with a purpose.
WHY BECOME A KNIGHT?
GROW IN FAITH
Strengthen your relationship with Jesus Christ and become the Catholic man God is calling you to be.
Through prayer, faith formation, Cor, sacramental life and brotherhood, Knights encourage one another to grow as disciples, husbands, fathers and leaders.
Faith isn’t just something we believe. It’s something we live.
FIND BROTHERHOOD
Men need other good men in their lives.
Knights pray together, serve together, support one another and enjoy life together. Along the way, friendships are formed that can last a lifetime.
Your local council also connects you with a worldwide Catholic brotherhood united by the principles of Charity, Unity and Fraternity.
It’s more than belonging to an organization. It’s belonging to a brotherhood.
PUT YOUR FAITH INTO ACTION
Knights don’t simply talk about their faith — they put it into action.
Through Faith in Action, Knights serve in four areas:
FAITH | FAMILY | COMMUNITY | LIFE
Help your parish. Support mothers and children. Feed families. Provide coats to kids. Support people with intellectual disabilities. Strengthen Catholic education and vocations. Respond when your community needs help.
Whatever gifts God has given you, there is a place to use them as a Knight.
STRENGTHEN AND PROTECT YOUR FAMILY
Blessed Michael McGivney founded the Knights of Columbus in 1882 to strengthen Catholic men and help protect their families.
That mission continues today.
The Knights provides family-centered activities and a brotherhood that challenges men to become better husbands, fathers and spiritual leaders in their homes.
Eligible Knights and their families also have access to Knights of Columbus financial products and the personal assistance of a professional field agent who is also a Brother Knight.
Financial products include:
- Life insurance
- Disability income insurance
- Long-term care insurance
- Retirement annuities
These solutions can help Knights protect their families and prepare for the future while remaining consistent with their Catholic values.
LEARN ABOUT INSURANCE & FINANCIAL SERVICES
STAND FOR WHAT MATTERS
Knights have the courage to stand together for life, family, religious liberty, our Church and those who cannot defend themselves.
We don’t simply talk about our Catholic values.
We live them.
BENEFITS FOR YOU AND YOUR FAMILY
Membership also provides benefits and opportunities that many men may not realize come with being a Knight.
Depending upon eligibility, these can include:
- Member & Spouse Accidental Death Benefit
- Family Fraternal Benefits
- Orphan Fraternal Benefits
- Widow Benefits
- Scholarship Opportunities
- Leadership Development
- Fourth Degree Eligibility
- Columbia Magazine and Catholic Formation Resources
- Worldwide Brotherhood
EXPLORE ALL YOUR MEMBER BENEFITS
The official Member Benefits Guide provides an overview of benefits available to Knights and their families, including eligibility requirements.
VIEW THE OFFICIAL MEMBER BENEFITS GUIDE
Some benefits are subject to eligibility requirements, conditions and restrictions. Consult the current Member Benefits Guide and your Knights of Columbus field agent for details.
MORE THAN WHAT YOU RECEIVE
Some of the greatest benefits of being a Knight won’t appear on a benefits list.
A stronger faith.
Men you can count on.
A stronger family.
Opportunities to serve.
The satisfaction of making a difference.
A brotherhood built around a shared Catholic faith.
The question isn’t simply:
“WHAT DO I GET BY BECOMING A KNIGHT?”
Perhaps the more important question is:
“WHO CAN I BECOME?”
READY TO TAKE THE NEXT STEP?
Becoming a Knight is easy.
1. JOIN ONLINE
Complete the short online membership application. It only takes a few minutes to begin your journey.
2. CONNECT WITH A LOCAL COUNCIL
Meet Brother Knights serving a Catholic parish or community near you. Your local council is where you’ll find opportunities for faith, fraternity, service and involvement that fit your interests and your life.
3. BECOME A KNIGHT
Participate in a welcoming Charity, Unity and Fraternity Exemplification that introduces you and your family to the principles and mission of the Knights of Columbus.
4. GET INVOLVED YOUR WAY
Attend Cor. Help with a service project. Support your parish. Bring your family to an event. Join your Brother Knights for fellowship.
There isn’t one way to be a Knight. Find the opportunities that are meaningful to you and your family.
FIND THE KNIGHTS NEAR YOU
THERE’S A BROTHERHOOD WAITING TO WELCOME YOU.
Knights of Columbus councils serve Catholic parishes and communities throughout Minnesota.
If you’re ready to join, you can begin online today.
If you’d rather talk with a Knight first, learn more about a local council or find the council nearest you, we’d be happy to help you make that connection.
TWO EASY WAYS TO GET STARTED
Ready to become a Knight?
Want to talk with someone first?
YOUR INVITATION IS HERE
Maybe you’ve thought about becoming a Knight before.
Maybe no one ever personally asked you.
We’re asking you now.
If you want to grow in your faith, strengthen your family, serve others and build friendships with Catholic men who share your values, there is a place for you in the Knights of Columbus.
TAKE THE NEXT STEP.
BECOME THE MAN YOU ARE CALLED TO BE.
John Short
612-281-6215
On Fri, Aug 28, 2026 at 5:40 PM John Short <jwsshort@gmail.com> wrote:
Greg,
Can you please update the Join Page by replacing existing content with the content below? You can keep the photos.
BECOME THE MAN YOU ARE CALLED TO BE
Faith. Brotherhood. Family. Service. Purpose.
You want your faith to make a difference in the way you live.
You want to be a better Catholic man, husband, father and friend. You want to strengthen your family, serve others and make a difference in your parish and community.
You don’t have to do it alone.
The Knights of Columbus brings Catholic men together to grow in faith, build lasting friendships and put their faith into action.
GROW IN FAITH
Strengthen your relationship with Jesus Christ and become the Catholic man God is calling you to be.
Through prayer, faith formation, Cor, sacramental life and brotherhood, Knights encourage one another to grow as disciples, husbands, fathers and leaders.
Faith isn’t just something we believe. It’s something we live.
FIND BROTHERHOOD
Men need other good men in their lives.
The Knights provides an opportunity to build authentic friendships with Catholic men who share your faith and values — men who pray together, serve together, support one another and enjoy life together.
It’s more than belonging to an organization. It’s belonging to a brotherhood.
PUT YOUR FAITH INTO ACTION
There are countless ways to make a difference as a Knight.
Through Faith in Action, Knights serve their parishes and communities in four areas: Faith, Family, Community and Life.
You might:
- Help families and neighbors in need
- Support mothers, children and the dignity of human life
- Serve your parish and pastor
- Support Catholic education and vocations
- Help people with intellectual disabilities
- Feed families and provide coats to children
- Respond when your community needs help
Whatever gifts God has given you, there is a place to use them as a Knight.
STRENGTHEN YOUR FAMILY
Blessed Michael McGivney founded the Knights of Columbus to strengthen Catholic men and protect their families.
That mission continues today through family-centered activities, Catholic financial protection and a brotherhood that challenges men to become better husbands, fathers and spiritual leaders in their homes.
Eligible members also have access to Knights of Columbus insurance and financial products delivered according to Catholic principles.
STAND FOR WHAT MATTERS
Knights have the courage to stand together for life, family, religious liberty, our Church and those who cannot defend themselves.
We don’t simply talk about our Catholic values.
We put them into action.
READY TO TAKE THE NEXT STEP?
Becoming a Knight is easy.
1. JOIN ONLINE
Complete the short online membership application.
2. CONNECT WITH A LOCAL COUNCIL
Meet Knights serving a Catholic parish or community near you.
3. BECOME A KNIGHT
Participate in a welcoming Charity, Unity and Fraternity Exemplification that introduces you and your family to the principles and mission of the Knights.
4. GET INVOLVED YOUR WAY
Attend Cor. Help with a service project. Join a parish activity. Bring your family to an event. Or simply get to know your Brother Knights.
You decide how you want to get involved.
YOUR INVITATION IS HERE
Maybe you’ve thought about becoming a Knight before.
Maybe no one ever personally asked you.
We’re asking you now.
If you want to grow in your faith, strengthen your family, serve others and build friendships with Catholic men who share your values, there is a place for you in the Knights of Columbus.
TAKE THE NEXT STEP.
BECOME THE MAN YOU ARE CALLED TO BE.
John Short