Become a Knight

Membership Benefits

As a member of the Knights of Columbus you and your family enjoy many benefits, such as:

• A Fraternal Brotherhood of over 100 members in throughout the Bellows Falls, Vermont area and over 1.9 million across the world.

• Access to our facility for you and your family.

• Eligibility to join one of the largest insurance programs in the United States with more than $100 Billion of life insurance in force.  Options include Life Insurance, Retirement Annuities, and more.

• An opportunity to give back to your local community, support the charities and organizations you care about, and share these experiences with your family, especially your children.

• Leadership development opportunities including organizational skills, public speaking,  management, etc.

Who Can Join?

Member in the Knights of Columbus is open to men 18 years of age or older and who are practicing the Catholic faith. A practicing Catholic accepts the teaching authority of the Catholic Church on matters of faith and morality, aspires to live in accordance with the precepts of the Catholic Church, and is in good standing with the Church.

Membership in St. Charles Council #753 is open to males eligible as described above regardless of whether you live in Bellows Falls.  We have several members from surrounding towns in Vermont, New Hampshire and other states. Most members are from St. Charles, St. Peters (NH), and St. Joseph.

Common Questions/Concerns?

Q. Do I have the time to Join?

A.  Yes.  You can be as active as your time allows.  Many members participate in fewer than 5 events a year.  No one will judge your dedication by how often you help, only by the effort you make while helping.

Q. I don’t attend Mass every week.  Is that a problem?

A.  No member of the Knights will ask you about your church attendance.  We hope that you grow stronger in your faith by being a Knight, but recognize that work and life often interrupts our best intentions to practice our faith.

Q. Do I Have to purchase Insurance to be a member?

A. No.

Q. What is a Sponsor and do I have to have a Sponsor?

A.  A sponsor is a member of the council that proposes your membership to the Council.  You do not have to have one.  In the event you do not, an officer will speak with you and act as your proposer.

Q. What does it cost to Join?

A.  Membership is inexpensive:

• Membership in our Council costs $20/Year; 4th Degree dues are an additional $4; with college students maintaining membership for $2/Year after the initial $20 registration.  

Ready To Join? Here’s How!

1. Click the link below to be taken to an electronic version of our membership form.

2. Fill out the form and hit submit.  A member of the council will contact you shortly.  Feel free to ask them any questions.

3. To join, you must sign a printed copy of the form (we provide!), attend a first degree ceremony, and pay the dues/fees for membership ($20.00)