The Knights of Columbus is the world's largest Catholic family fraternal service organization with 1.6 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. Members also receive a copy of the Council’s own monthly newsletter, the Amador Knights.
Amador County Council #1849 has been an active force for Catholic men and their families. The Knights have contributed to many community service organizations including the ARC and the Amador County Pregnancy Center. Besides the regular business meeting on the second Tuesday of each month, the Knights and the ladies auxiliary, Ladies of the Knights, host a family pot-luck dinner on the fourth Tuesday.
Once a year the pot-luck is a family barbecue held at the home of one of the members. Also, on the second Sunday in August each year, the Council has its Mass and Installation of Officers at the Silver Lake Chapel followed by a barbecue.
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 becoming a Knight, email us at webmaster@kofc1849.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 for our Council is called “The Ladies of the Knights.”
The Ladies of the Knights has been active in the Martha Ministry for the St. Patrick’s Parish, in which groups of volunteers have been organized to provide meals for people who are too ill or are recuperating from illness. In addition to that, the Ladies have helped provide food for the various Council family functions, including the monthly Family Pot-Luck Dinner.
The Amador Council does not have a Columbian Squires group. But it
does recognize the purpose of the organization. If there is enough interest in the future, a Circle can be formed.
