Membership

Who Are The Knights?

The Knights of Columbus is the world's largest Catholic family fraternal service organization with 1.9 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 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. Application forms are available from any member of the Knights of Columbus.

Once a candidate completes the Charity, Unity, and Fraternity exemplification ceremony, he receives full honors of Knighthood and is "Knighted."

Privileges include the ability to serve as a local council officer and admission to state and Supreme Council business meetings.

If you are interested in joining the Knights, please contact our Membership Chair or any one of the current officers or members.

4th Degree

Any Third Degree member in good standing that are at least 18 years of age; a citizen of the country in which he resides and a practical Catholic in union with the Holy See are eligible to join the Fourth Degree Knights. 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.

Spirit of Christ council is part of Assembly 2409 which meets at St Joan of Arc catholic church in Arvada, on the 3rd Tuesday of the even months.

Ladies Auxiliary

The Ladies Auxiliary's main function is to SUPPORT the men and the council. They do this primarily by providing help at events, cooking for events and providing monetary help. They also generally do help with setting up and beautifying the hall for events.

For more information about the Ladies Auxiliary please email Cindy Dudden or call her at (303) 940-6992

Squires

Under the guidance of Christian Brother Barnabas McDonald (1865-1929), the first Columbian Squires circle was instituted in 1925. Membership in the Squires is for Catholic boys between the ages of 12 and 17. Squires' activities are many, varying from spiritual to active service for the Church and community. Each circle elects officer members from their own rank, teaching skills of leadership and responsibility.