Mission Statement:
The Knights of Columbus is a catholic fraternal organization dedicated to promoting and conducting educational, charitable, religious and social welfare works, rendering mutual aid and assistance to sick and needy members and their families, and providing insurance products and annuities to benefit members, wives and children.
Purpose:
The Knights of Columbus stands as the strong right arm of the Church, and challenges members to grow in their faith through programs, fraternity and vital resources such as our award-winning magazine, Columbia, and many other exclusive member communications.
Motto:
In service to One, in service to All
History:
Founded by a young parish priest now on the path to sainthood, the Knights of Columbus has helped strengthen men, their families, their parishes and their communities since 1882. Today, there are more than 1.9 million members of the K of C doing good across the world.
Who Can Join?
Since 1882, membership in the Knights of Columbus has been open to men 18 years of age or older who are practicing Catholics in union with the Holy See. Since that time, the Knights of Columbus has understood practicing catholic to mean a Catholic who accepts the teaching authority of the Catholic Church on matters of faith and morals, aspires to live in accord with the precepts of the Catholic Church, and is in good standing in the Catholic Church.
Why Join?
As Catholic men, we are called to do more. The Knights of Columbus can help you answer that call. Your membership connects you with opportunities to make an impact in your community and gives you access to resources to help you grow deeper in faith and stay informed about the issues Catholics care about. You'll also have exclusive access insurance and financial planning products to help you protect your family. As part of a council, you’ll be able to serve your parish and community directly with the support of a fraternity of brothers who share your faith, your values, and your desire to live with purpose. Simply indicate that you’re interested in joining a council when you fill out our online application and a local Knight will contact you.
How can I join?
You can begin your journey in just a few minutes when you fill out our online application to become a Knight. https://www.kofc.org/apps/joinus/en/registration/index.html
When you join online, you’ll instantly gain access to Knights.net, our online portal that is home to faith formation resources, news from Knights around the globe, important information on issues important to Catholics, and a calendar to keep you in the know.
You may also contact any Member of the Knights of Columbus at any time for questions or membership interests.
Meetings:
Our Council meets on the 3rd Thursday of the month, odd months at Holy Name Parish in Rockford and even months at Sacred Heart Parish Center in Rockwell. Times are 7:00 p.m. from November through February and 7:30 p.m. from March through October. In January we pay yearly dues, currently at $25. Websites:
Iowa website: https://www.iowakofc.org/
National website: http://www.kofc.org/un/joinus/en/index.html