| who
are the knights? |
| The Knights of Columbus is the world's
largest Catholic family fraternal service organization with 1.6 million members. It
provides members and their families with volunteer opportunities in service to the
Catholic Church, their communities, families and young people. |
| what
are the 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. The Magnificat Council is involved in various activities thoughout the year.
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| how
do i 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. For information on becoming a Knight with the Magnificat Council
please call 440-943-4456 or send us an Email
at timothyshell@earthlink.net.
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| isabella
guild of the magnificat |
| 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. The
Magnificat Council's auxiliary takes an active role in supporting the council. For more
information on the Isabella Guild please call 440-943-4456 or send us an Email at timothyshell@earthlink.net.
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| fourth
degree |
Any Third Degree member in good standing, one
year 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. |
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