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Membership in the Knights of Columbus is open to practical Catholic men in union with the Holy See, who are 18 years of age and older. Application blanks (Form 100s) are available from any member of the Knights of Columbus. Edwardsville Council has modest initiation fees ($10 )and dues ($24 annually).

The Knights offer an opportunity to grow in faith and fellowship with other Catholic men and their families, develop friendships, serve in leadership roles and serve your community. If you are looking to grow in faith and fraternity with others in the Church, to participate in good service activities to benefit the Church, community, youth & your family, and are interested in protecting your family's future, then you belong in the Knights.

Members can hold up to four degrees in the Order. The first three degrees that members can hold embody the virtues of Charity, Unity and Fraternity. Another degree open to members of the Knights of Columbus is the Fourth (or Patriotic) Degree. The ritual added Patriotism to the three original principles of the Order. Any Third Degree member in good standing, one year after the anniversary of his initiation, is eligible for membership in the Fourth Degree. We would love to have you as a member of Council 1143. Just e-mail me at [email protected] and I will make sure you are contacted.