How To Become A Knight

Membership in the Knights of Columbus is open to practical Catholic men in union with the Holy See, who are not be less than 18 years of age on their last birthday.  A practical Catholic is one who lives up to the Commandments of God and the Precepts of the Church.  Application forms are available from any member of the Knights of Columbus. Every knight is happy to propose eligible Catholic men for consideration as members.

Application for membership must be made through the council in the community nearest the applicant's place of residence.  Interested prospects without a permanent domicile, such as men away from home because of duty in the armed forces, may make application through their hometown council or at the council nearest to their military base.

If you live in the Clifton / Centreville / Fairfax / Manassas, VA area and qualify to become a Knight, you can become a member of our Council.  To obtain an application for membership, contact George Alexa, Membership Director, or Dick Nadolski, Grand Knight.  Or, you can simply click the Knight directly on the left.  The application form – called the Form 100 – can also be found in the vestibule of St. Clare of Assisi Catholic Church, 12409 Henderson Rd. Clifton, VA 20124.  Complete the form and give it to one of the ushers at Sunday Mass, most of whom are members of our Council.  

Benefits

As a member of the Knights of Columbus you and your family enjoy many benefits:

• Accidental Death Benefit.- All members of the Knights of Columbus, as long as they are members in good standing and regardless if they are insurance or associate members have an accidental death benefit that is payable on both themselves and their wives. The amount of the benefit is commensurate with the number of years the brother has been a members of the order. 

• Columbia.- 12 free issues annually of the Columbia magazine, the world's largest Catholic family magazine.

• Rosary Program.- A free Knights of Columbus rosary is given to all new and readmitted members. 

• Daily Mass Remembrance.- Mass offered daily for deceased members at the Knight's Altar, St. Mary's Church, New Haven, Conn.

And many more family and personal benefits like:

• New Member Plan.

• Widow benefits.

• Leadership Development.

• Honorary Life Membership at age 70.

• Catholic Information Service.

• Family Activities.

• Athletic & Youth Programs.