Who Are the Knights?
The Knights of Columbus is the world's largest Catholic family fraternal service organization with 1.7 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.
Knights of Columbus Council #13981 is a relatively new council beginning in 2006, but the Tri-Community is made up of three churches which have been established for many years (Sacred Heart Church in Colorado Springs, Our Lady of Perpetual Hope in Manitou Springs and Holy Rosary Chapel of Cascade). From these three churches we have built a Council of men dedicated to the principles of the Knights of Columbus.
The primary principle of the Knights of Columbus is Charity. Knights of our council work hard to provide help to our churches their members and the community. The joy of working together is felt in our pancake breakfasts and other fundraising events like our annual parking lot project. Through fun projects like dances, we work with and support mentally disabled and work with the parish on picnics and other projects.
The fellowship and shared Catholic beliefs in our council, add joy to our members lives, and the work involved in doing charitable projects provides a daily understanding of why we were put on this earth.
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 blanks are available from any member of the Knights of Columbus.
Anyone interested in becoming a new member of the Knights of Columbus should contact Ernie Ferguson, Council Membership Director (634-7080).
4th Degree
Any Third Degree member in good standing, six months after the anniversary of his First Degree, is eligible for membership in the Fourth Degree. 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.
Ladies Auxillary
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.
Those interested in more information should contact the Auxillary President, Lorri Peterson at 630-0896.
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.
