Achieving Full Knighthood

There are 4 Degrees within the Knights of Columbus.  The 1^st Degree is the entry level, open to all honorable Catholic gentlemen.

Why you should become a Knight, click here.
What does it take to be a Knight, click here.

After taking the 1^st Degree initiation, you are immediately invited and encouraged to take your “Major Degrees”, the 2^nd & 3^rd Degrees.

You should also think about completing your indoctrination to full Knighthood and experience the 4th Degree Exemplification.

Find out when Major Degrees are scheduled. 
To ready yourself for this prestigious event, click here.

Contact a current member of the local Assembly you wish to join, and fill out a Form 4.  Have it signed by the Faithful Navigator and the Faithful Comptroller of that Assembly, as well as the Worthy Financial Secretary of your Council. The Faithful Navigator of Assembly 94 is Emery Stora. The Faithful Comptroller is Dan Knievel. The Financial Secretary of Council 1313 is Chris Tornow. The Financial Secretary of Council 14898 is also Dan Knievel. The Financial Secretary of Council 15857 is Eric Baker. The Faithful Navigator will then submit your name, and a count of other family members who wish to attend, to the hosting Assembly.

Candidates must be accompanied by a current 4th Degree member. Select an assembly member as your sponsor who is a 4th Degree member in good standing, or an assembly stand-in sponsor from the assembly you wish to join. 

The dress for a candidate is now the following: Black or dark (blue or grey) business suit with black socks and black shoes, white dress shirt and tie and candidate identification. Candidates serving in the armed forces of his country, full-time police and firefighters: Class A or dress uniform.

On the day of the event, be sure to bring your current, signed 3rd Degree membership card; bring the properly signed Form 4; bring the initiation fees (the Assembly will pay for you as a candidate, you must take care of your guests); be properly dressed and on time to the correct location.

Plan the whole day around this event. (Most Exemplification hosts will offer a banquet afterwards. They will request a head count to prepare for the guests attending. Bring your family if you wish.)

Congratulate yourself for taking this all important step.  Future Sir Knight.