Membership Benefits as a Knight of Columbus

Columbia Magazine Free - Each month receive the Order's magazine on issues of concern to Knights of Columbus and families.

KNIGHTS of COLUMBUS ROSARY Blessed by the supreme chaplain, presented during the First Degree exemplification to each new member.

DAILY MASS OF REMEMBRANCE AT ST. MARY'S CHURCH Mass for deceased members and their wives, and deceased members of the Squires program, at birthplace of the Order.

INSURANCE Portfolio of top-quality life insurance, long-term care, and annuity products exclusively for members and their families.

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 insurance up to $5,000 to any child under age 18.

ORPHAN BENEFIT $80 monthly allotment for orphans of eligible families; up to $7,000 in college scholarships available.

MEMBER/SPOUSE FRATERNAL BENEFIT Accidental death coverage for member and spouse at no cost.

WIDOW BENEFITS a) Continues to be covered under the Member/Spouse Fraternal Benefit; b) May purchase life insurance, long-term care insurance, or annuities up to one year after insured member's death; c) Receives a free lifetime subscription to Columbia; d) Eligible with her children for scholarships, student loans, etc.

SCHOLARSHIPS Scholarship programs for higher education available to members, their spouses and children.

LEADERSHIP DEVELOPMENT Opportunity to build personal leadership skills, public speaking ability, organization skills, etc.

FOURTH DEGREE Eligibility to join the "Patriotic Degree."

HONORARY LIFE MEMBERSHIP at Age 70 with 25 years of membership.

MEMBERSHIP CARD Entitles participation in all Catholic, fraternal and social activities in nearly 13,000 councils throughout the world.

ACTIVITIES FAMILY/YOUTH/RELIGIOUS/SOCIAL/ATHLETIC Participation in a variety of programs and activities conducted by local councils.

Family Fraternal Benefits

Being a member of the Knights of Columbus is an opportunity to be part of the largest Catholic lay organization in the world. Being an insured member means you've taken full advantage of the benefits of membership. Avail yourself and your family of our full line of life insurance, retirement and long-term care products and you'll help chart a course to safe waters in your financial future.

In addition to our strong, secure products, there are Family Fraternal Benefits that can help our members facing unique needs. Many of these benefits are unique to the Knights of Columbus and our members. Some of these benefits include:

Guaranteed life insurance benefits for uninsurable children
Death benefits available for stillborn or miscarried children
Orphan benefits
Member/spouse accidental death benefits