Who are the Knights?
The Knights of Columbus is the world's largest Catholic family fraternal service organization with over 2 million members. It provides members and their families with volunteer opportunities in service to the Catholic Church, their communities, families and young people.
Entrance into the Knights of Columbus is by Application and Exemplification. The Knights organization is made up of four degrees: First: Charity. Second: Unity. Third: Fraternity. Fourth: Patriotic. Memberships can be transferred. Applications into the First thru Third Degrees can take place online. Once completed the Exemplification is done at the church. The Fourth Degree Exemplification is held on a scheduled basis around the State of Kansas. The First thru Third Degrees comprise STM Council 8488 with meetings held monthly. The Fourth Degree Assembly 0288 is composed of members from three councils and meets quarterly. Fourth Degree members serve as Honor Guards at civic and religious functions.
Membership Benefits
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.
Our council actively supports St. Thomas More parish and our community.
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. A world-wide fraternal organization, membership into the Knights is by application. Applications are available on line at https://www.kofc.org/secure/en/join/join-kofc.html or by calling the church office at 785-776-5151. A Council member will make contact and answer any questions you may have. Or you can join by clicking on the button below. The St. Thomas More Council number is 8488.
