Knights of Columbus
	Saint Cloud Council #961, Saint Cloud, Minnesota
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How to Join

There are only two requirements for a man to join the Knights of Columbus:

• that he be a practical Catholic as understood by the Church
• that he be eighteen years of age or older.

While dues-paying membership is only for Catholic men, most council programs are open to the member's entire family, including social and family activities, scholarships, volunteer service programs and insurance benefits.

Candidates join local units, called "councils," most of which are based in one Catholic parish, or in the community at large. The candidate takes part in initiation degrees that explain the Knights of Columbus' four principles: Charity, Unity, Fraternity, and Patriotism.

He is considered a "Knight" after taking his First Degree, but he is encouraged to advance through the Second and Third Degrees and on to the Fourth Degree, whose members promote the virtue of patriotism by serving in honor guards, color corps and promoting respect for country and the flag.

There are several local councils in the Saint Cloud area (as shown on the map to the right). Although geographic location is the predominating factor for joining a specific council, candidates may select a council due to acquintances, schedules, or the ongoing activities within each council.

Members receive publications from the local council, the state council, and the Supreme Council. Council #961 publishes a monthly bulletin called the "Keynotes". The Supreme Council's monthly publication is Columbia magazine.

If you wish to become a member, just contact any of our council officers. They would be more than willing to answer any of your questions.