Knights of Columbus

Father Louis F. Knight

Council 12451

Dana Point, CA 92629

 

Membership Information

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Who Are the Knights?

The Knights of Columbus is the world's largest Catholic family fraternal service organization with 1.7 million members. It provides members and their families with volunteer opportunities in service to the Catholic Church, their communities, families and young people.

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. 

How to 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. Being a Knight is more than camaraderie; it is being involved with your community; it is supporting your local Catholic Church, while enhancing your own faith; it is about protecting and enhancing your family life.  Application blanks are available from any member of the Knights of Columbus.

  •  Click Here for more information about our Council and our activities.
  • Our eight-page Overview Booklet (pdf, 415k) gives additional information about what it means to be a member of the Knights of Columbus.
  • Our "Who Are These Men Called Knights Knights Booklet (pdf, 335k) gives additional information about the Knights of Columbus. 
  • For membership information in our Council please click here.

 

Some examples of our council’s accomplishments
and contributions are:

  • Annual Seminarian Scholarship
    Mentally Retarded Children’s Drive
    St. Edward School Flag Poles
    St. Edward School Trophy Case
    St. Edward Christian Service
    St Edward Fiesta BBQ Booth
    St. Edward Youth
    San Felipe de Jesus Heating System
    Birth Choice/Pro Life
    Toby’s House
    Catholic Worker
    Laura's House
    Handi-Knights
    Knights of Columbus 9/11 Fund
    Assisting our Parish Families Needs
    Priests Annuity/Retirement Fund
    Mission Hospital Breast Cancer

 

  • Our Council was chartered on June 16, 1999, our Charter
    Grand Knight was Laddie Carda and we began our work in St. Edward The Confessor parish and the community.

 

4th Degree 
4th Degree Emblem
 Any Third Degree member in good standing, six months 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.

More information on 4th Degree please click here.

Do something good for yourself, your family and your community. Join these men they call Knights!

Whenever you see one of the Knights wearing his badge, introduce yourself, ask questions, and feel free to find out more about our Council.