Knights of Columbus Member Benefits
- Columbia- Twelve free issues annually of the world’s largest Catholic family magazine
- Rosary Program- A Free Knights of Columbus rosary is given to a new and readmitted members
- Daily Mass Remembrance- Mass offered daily for deceased members, deceased spouses of members, and deceased Columbian Squires at St. Mary’s Church, New Haven,
- Insurance Program- Offers member, spouse and children the opportunity to provide for their security and well-being. Rated AAA(Superior) by Standard & Poor’s and A++ (Superior) by A.M. Best
- Annuity Program- Enables member and spouse to provide for retirement and build an estate through tax-deferred savings
- Long-Term Care Insurance- Enables members and their spouses to safeguard their assets and afford the care and assistance needed later in life
- Member/Spouse Fraternal Benefit- Accidental death coverage for member and spouse at no cost
- Orphan Benefit- $80 monthly allotment for orphans of eligible families; up to $7,000 in college scholarships available
- Family Fraternal Benefit- For eligible families: a) Pays $1,500 for the child who dies before the age of 61 days; b) Pays $750 for the child who is stillborn at least 20 weeks after conception; c) Offers guaranteed-issue up to $5,000 to any child under age 18
- New Member Plan- A low-cost whole life policy to new members and their spouses upon joining the Order
- Widow Benefits- a) Continues to be covered under the Member/Spouse Fraternal Benefit, b) May purchase insurance, annuities, or Long-Term Care up to one year after insured member’s death, c) Receives a free lifetime subscription to Columbia, d) Eligible with her children for scholarships, etc
- Scholarships/Fellowships- Six different college scholarship programs for members and their families, two different graduate fellowship programs, and scholarships programs for seminarians
- Matthews and Swift Educational Trust Fund- Provides full scholarships including new expenses to Catholic colleges for children of member killed or permanently and totally disabled from military service in armed conflict, or from criminal violence while performing duties as full-time law enforcement officer or full-time fireman
- Leadership Development- Opportunity to build personal leadership skills through active involvement in the Order’s unique structure, supported by Knightline/Program Supplement: fraternal newsletters mailed to state and local council officers and chairmen
- Fourth Degree- Eligibility of Third Degree members to join the Patriotic Degree, one year after initiation into the Order
- Honorary Life Membership at Age 70- After 25 years of continuous service, member merits this distinction and no longer need pay dues
- Catholic Information Service- Opportunity for member and family to avail themselves of a variety of literature on Catholic faith and spirituality
- Membership Card- Entitles participation in all Catholic, fraternal, and social activities in member’s council and also in over 12,000 councils throughout the world
- Family Activities- Eligibility for recognition in Orderwide “Family of the Month/Year” program and participation in a wide variety of local family events, such as family Communion breakfasts
- Athletic Programs- Participate in annual council, state, and international golf, bowling, and softball tournaments, many council sponsor teams in a variety of sports
- Youth Programs- Opportunities for your children to participate in a variety of youth-oriented programs such as the Columbian Squires, a leadership training program for young men under council sponsorship
