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Degrees of Knighthood
First Degree
New Knights start as First Degree Knights exemplifying Charity. This principle is the basis of all we do as Knights and as Catholics. “And now there remain faith, hope and charity (these three)”, writes St. Paul, “but the greatest of these is charity.”
Second Degree
Exemplifies Unity. None of us is as good as all of us. United as brother Knights, our efforts in support of the Catholic Church and our fellow men are focused and multiplied. Nearly two million Catholic men and their families can do tremendous good. United as Knights of Columbus, our efforts have resulted in well over $1 billion in charitable contributions over the last decade.
Third Degree
Exemplifies Fraternity. Venerable Michael McGivney founded the Knights of Columbus, in large part, to provide assistance to the widows and children left behind when the family breadwinner died; often prematurely. The Order’s top-rated insurance program continues to this tradition today, as do individual knights, who give millions of hours yearly to assist sick and disabled members and their families. In the Knights of Columbus, we watch out for and take care of one another
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Fourth Degree
After taking their third degree, knights are eligible to receive their fourth degree, the primary purpose of which is to foster the spirit of patriotism and to encourage active Catholic citizenship. Fourth degree members, in addition to being members of their individual councils, are also members of Fourth Degree assemblies which typically comprise members of several councils.
Fewer than 18% of Knights join the Fourth Degree, which is optional, and whose members are referred to as “Sir Knight”. Any Third Degree Knight is eligible to join the Fourth Degree.