Membership in the Knights of Columbus is open to men who are at least 18 years of age and are practical Catholics in union with the Holy See.

All new members to the Knights are inducted as a First Degree Knight.  Each degree fosters a specific spirit for the Knights.

• The First Degree fosters the spirit of charity.  The Knights of Columbus is a charitable organization.  Through various fund-raisers and other events, the organizations helps those in need.
• The Second Degree fosters the spirit of unity.  We are one organization devoted to charitable works and deeds.  We work together to help others.  Any First Degree Knight in good standing, may be inducted into the Second Degree at any time.
• The Third Degree fosters the spirit of fraternity.  All Knights are brothers and we stand by each other as brothers.  Any Second Degree Knight in good standing, may be inducted into the Third Degree at any time.
• The Fourth Degree fosters the spirit of patriotism.  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. Any Third Degree Knight in good standing, after the one (1) year anniversary of being inducted into the Knights, is eligible for membership in the Fourth Degree.

For more information on how to become a member of the Knights of Columbus and the benefits of being a Knight, please contact the council hall at (201) 337-7539 or e-mail the webmaster.