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.

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.

Church Activites Pray the rosary.
Council Activites
Community Service Siena Council Knights hold a quarterly pancake breakfast, provide food for Irish Fest, and hold several corn roasts throughout the summer. There is also the MH Tootsie Roll drive and a quarterly blood drive.
Youth Activities We sponsor a free throw contest, teen dances and assist with the alter server appreciation party.

Family Activities The members get together the second Monday of every month and the family is invited to a bonfire held in the Fall. There is also a Christmas party at which Santa has been known to visit.

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.

Contact S.K. Fred McCarthy at 847/428-1409 membership@kofcsiena.com for information on joining the Knights of Columbus, Siena Council.

 
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.

Last modified: May 26, 2004