St. Alexander Parish Palos Heights, Illinois
(708) 448-4861 Ext. 400
How To Join
Joining the Knights is easier than ever!
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.
To join our council
please contact Deacon Fran Pendergast at (708) 448-4861,
or send e-mail to
kofc14057@gmail.com.
Join Online Now
You can join the Knights of Columbus right now online!
As an online member, like all members of the Knights of Columbus,
you will have the right to purchase insurance on yourself, your spouse
and any dependent children. You will receive Columbia magazine, the free
accidental death benefit (age restrictions apply), and are eligible for
participation in the family fraternal benefit.
Just click the button to join now.
When you join online, we encourage you to attend our council meetings
if you can, and to participate in our council activities. You can then
become a member of our council after attending a brief ceremonial called
The Exemplification of Charity, Unity, and Fraternity.
Who are the Knights?
The Knights of Columbus is the world's largest Catholic
family fraternal service organization with nearly 2 million
members. It provides members and their families with
volunteer opportunities in service to the Catholic Church,
their communities, families and young people.
Knights are committed to daily prayer, weekly Mass, and building a
community of faith.
This is the Knights of Columbus difference, knowing that you are
backed by a band of brothers
in the quest to become better Catholic men. Your membership
gives you access to faith-building
materials that will help you draw closer to God and lead with faith.
The history of the Knights goes back to
Oct. 2, 1881 when a small group of men met in the basement of St. Mary's Church
on Hillhouse Avenue in New Haven, Connecticut, called together by their
29-year-old parish priest. The Knights of Columbus was founded by
Father Michael J. McGivney who wanted to provide a way to care for the
widows and orphans left behind when a family breadwinner died.
On March 29, 1882, the Connecticut state legislature officially chartered
the Knights of Columbus.
Living according to the core principles of Charity, Unity, Fraternity and Patriotism, the
Knights of Columbus work in local parishes and internationally to make the world a better place each day.
There's a lot you didn't know about the Knights of Columbus!
Membership Benefits
Since 1882 Knights have been leaders in charity and Catholic fraternity.
Becoming a Knight will change your life and the life of your family.
As a Knight of Columbus you receive a wealth of resources to help you grow in
your faith and become a better Catholic man, as well as access to Catholic news
and first-rate financial protection.
As a member of the Knights of Columbus you and your family
enjoy many benefits,
including 12 free issues annually of the
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.
Purchasing insurance is optional. However, the life insurance and long-term care
insurance products offered by the Order are not only competitively priced, they are
among the most solid and highly rated products available anywhere.
To learn more about Knights of Columbus insurance please read
the Field Agent's Report.
Your membership card entitles you to participation in a variety of programs and activities
in not only your home council but also in over 15,000 councils throughout the world.
As a brother Knight you have the opportunity to build personal leadership skills,
public speaking ability, and organizational skills while serving your parish,
your Church, and your community.
Join us today and you can proudly say,
I am a Knight.
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