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.

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.

Our local council helps our community by participating in the Waunafest food stand, holding a Tootsie Roll Drive for Mental Disabilities, hosting a Thanksgiving dance, and sponsoring bowling and softball teams. We support local youth by sponsoring a free throw contest, a punt, pass & kick contest, a Christmas poster contest, and a spelling contest. We also support our local parish through an annual pancake breakfast, a weekly Rosary at Waunakee Manor, holding bingo at the parish picnic, and holding a memorial mass each year in memory of our deceased Brother Knights.

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. Application blanks are available from any member of the Knights of Columbus.

If you are interested in information about our council, or are interested in joining, please contact webmaster@KofC6371.org.

 
Any Third Degree member in good standing, one year 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.

The Ladies Auxiliary's main function is to SUPPORT the men and the council. They do this primarily by providing help at events, cooking for events and providing monetary help. They also generally do help with setting up and beautifying the hall for events.

If you are interested in being involved in a Ladies Auxiliary, please contact webmaster@KofC6371.org. Our council does not currently sponsor a Ladies Auxiliary, but would like to know if there is sufficient interest to start one.

Under the guidance of Christian Brother Barnabas McDonald (1865-1929), the first Columbian Squires circle was instituted in 1925. Membership in the Squires is for Catholic boys between the ages of 12 and 17. Squires' activities are many, varying from spiritual to active service for the Church and community. Each circle elects officer members from their own rank, teaching skills of leadership and responsibility.

If you are interested in being involved in a Squires Circle, please contact webmaster@KofC6371.org. Our council does not currently sponsor a Squires Circle, but would like to know if there is sufficient interest to start one.

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