Get Involved – Saint Mark

Path to being a Knight

Joining & First Degree Knighthood

In order to join, you will need to sign up online and pay for your membership. This step is called the "Exemplification" and it's corresponding pillar that you learn is Charity. You will have a installment ceremony with your local council. Please email us at knightsofcolumbus13131@gmail.com if you sign up online.

Second Degree Knighthood

Members are required to attend a installation ceremony which teaches them more about our organization. This step is called "Admission" and its corresponding pillar is Unity. Afterwards, Knights are able to continue onto Third Degree as soon as the installation ceremony for it is available.

Third Degree Knighthood

In order to become a Third Degree Knight, members must attend a short installation ceremony. This step is called the "Formation" and the degree's corresponding pillar is Fraternity.

Fourth Degree Knighthood

The final step in Knighthood and most prestigious. This involves a final installation ceremony and puts a capstone on members' knowledge of our fraternity. The ceremony concludes with an official knighting of members into the Fourth Degree. This step is called "Knighthood" and its corresponding pillar is Patriotism.

Ask a Knight

"I enjoy being a Knight because it's helps provide to our church. More than anything, I like helping others and being a Knight is how I'm able do that."

Gabriel J.

3rd Degree Knight

"The most rewarding experience has been the brotherhood gained in being a Knight. My favorite event is Family Night because of this emphasis on unity at our parish.

Jo-Jo S.

4th Degree Knight

"I joined the Knights because I have a sincere desire to help out in any way possible within my community and local affiliations. Because of my faith, the Knights were an easy choice."

Robert G.

4th Degree Knight

Ignite the Flame. Join Today.

No matter how much time you’re able to set aside for the Knights, the value of being a Knight comes from serving. Knights come in all shapes, sizes, and ages, but at the end of the day it’s what we do together that helps us best serve others.

Next Steps After Signing Up

Once you’ve signed up to become a Knight of Columbus, please reach out to our council either by talking to one of us in-person or send us an email. Regardless of if you mentioned council #13131 in your online registration or not, we’d like to bring you into your first meeting as soon as we can. You can email us at knightsofcolumbus13131@gmail.com to let us know that your online registration is completed. We’ll handle everything from there!

Knights of Columbus

Long established as men of action and men of faith, we seek to serve others in our community. Whether you have plenty of time to donate or you’re able to set aside an hour each month, the important thing is that you’re serving your community. Knights serve in many different ways, based on our own personal lives and preferences, but each Knight is incredibly valued in the ways they can serve.