Since 1882, membership in the Knights of Columbus has been open to men 18 years of age or older who are "practical" (that is, practicing) Catholics in union with the Holy See. Since that time, the Knights of Columbus has understood "practical catholic" to mean a Catholic who accepts the teaching authority of the Catholic Church on matters of faith and morals, aspires to live in accord with the precepts of the Catholic Church and is in good standing in the Catholic Church.
By joining the Knights of Columbus, you receive a range of benefits to support your Catholic life.
Lead With Faith
Deepen your faith with access to spiritual resources to help you become a better Catholic man.
Protect Your Family
Discover the Catholic difference of one of the World's Most Ethical*® and top-rated insurance companies.
Serve Others
Make an impact as you become part of our unmatched charitable outreach, helping those who need it most both locally and internationally.
Defend Your Values
Join your voice with our 1.9 million members to defend the faith and the truth as you support local, national, and international issues that are important to you.