Membership | Knights of Columbus 13133 | Forney, Texas
Knights
of
Columbus
are
Catholic
gentlemen
committed
to
the
exemplification
of
charity,
unity,
fraternity,
patriotism,
and
defense
of
the
priesthood.
The
Order
is
consecrated
to
the
Blessed
Virgin
Mary.
The
Order
is
unequivocal
in
its
loyalty
to
the
Pope,
the
Vicar
of
Christ
on
earth.
It
is
firmly
committed
to
the
protection
of
human
life,
from
conception
to
natural
death,
and
to
the
preservation
and
defense
of
the
family.
It
was
on
these bedrock principles that the Order was founded over a century ago and remains true to them today.
Membership
in
the
Knights
of
Columbus
is
open
to
practical
Catholic
men
in
union
with
the
Holy
See,
who
are
at
least
18
years
old.
A
practical
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.
All
priests
and
religious
brothers
having
duly
made
application
for
membership
and
participated
in
the
ceremonials become honorary life members of the Order and are exempt from payment of dues.
Candidates
will
join
be
joining
our
council
#13133,
which
is
based
at
St
Martin
of
Tours
in
Forney.
The
candidate
takes
part
in
initiation
degrees
that
explain
the
Knights
of
Columbus’
four
principles:
Charity,
Unity,
Fraternity
and
Patriotism.
A
candidate
is
considered
a
“Knight”
after
taking
his
First
Degree,
but
he
is
encouraged
to
advance
through
the
Second
and
Third
Degrees
and
on
to
the
Fourth
Degree,
whose
members
promote
the
virtue
of
patriotism
by
serving
in
honor
guards,
color
corps
and
promoting
respect
for
country
and
the
flag.
Knights
of
Columbus
have
a
proud
heritage.
The
qualified
Catholic
man
can
share
in
this
heritage and build for an even greater future by affiliating himself with this forceful, effective fraternal organization.
How to Join
Candidates
interested
in
joining
the
Knights
of
Columbus
can
download
the
application
form
by
clicking
on
it,
then
you
can
email
it
to
us
by
clicking
the
link
below,
A
knight
will
contact
you
to
setup
a
informational
meeting
to
learn
more
about
the
Order,
our
Council,
and
to
meet
with
some
current
members.
Attending
an orientation meeting is not a commitment to join, and is not a guarantee that the candidate will be accepted.
We look forward to hearing from you.
membership@KofC13133.com