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There are many benefits as to being a member of the Knight of Columbus.
The most obvious benefit is the pride of helping your community and those less
fortunate through the many charitable causes we serve and the feeling of
brotherhood that you will feel by standing steadfast in the principles of the
Catholic Church with you fellow Catholic Man. However, there are other benefits
as well that may not be so widely known. Some of these are:
All members of the Knights of Columbus, as long as they are members in good
standing and regardless if they are insurance or associate members have an Accident
Death Benefit that is payable on both themselves and their wives. The
amount of the benefit is commensurate with the number of years the brother has
been a member of the order. The schedule is as follows:
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Less than 2 years: $1,000
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2 years but less than 3: $1,500
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3 years but less than four: $2,000
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4 or more years: $2,500
The death benefit amount is the same for your spouse. If you have questions
about this policy, or would like a copy of your policy for your records, please
contact me as soon as possible.
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Rosary Program: A Free Knights of Columbus
rosary is given to new and readmitted members.
Daily Mass Remembrance: Mass offered daily for
deceased members at the Knights' Altar, St. Mary's Church, New Haven, Conn.
New Member Plan: Offers a one time low-cost
whole life policy to new members and their spouses upon joining the Order.
Widow Benefits a) Continues to be covered
under the Member/Spouse Fraternal Benefit; b) May purchase insurance or
annuities up to 1 Year after insured members death; c) Receives a free lifetime
subscription to Columbia; d) Eligible with her children for scholarships,
student loans, etc.
Leadership Development Opportunity to build
personal leadership skills through active involvement in the Order's unique
structure, supported by Knightline/Program Supplement: fraternal newsletters
mailed to state and local council officers and chairmen.
Fourth Degree Eligibility of Third Degree
members to join the Patriotic Degree, one year after initiation into the Order.
Honorary Life Membership at Age 70 After 25
years of continuous service, member merits this distinction and no longer need
pay dues.
Catholic Information Service
Opportunity for member and family to avail themselves of a variety of literature
on Catholic faith and spirituality.
Membership Card entitles participation in all
Catholic, fraternal and social activities in member's council and in the over
11,000 councils throughout the world.
Family Activities: Eligibility for recognition
in Order wide "Family of the Month/Year" program and participation in
wide variety of local family events, such as family Communion breakfasts.
Athletic Programs: Participate in annual
council, state and international golf, bowling and softball tournaments; many
councils sponsor teams in a variety of sports.
Youth Programs: Opportunities for your
children to participate in a variety of youth-oriented programs such as the
Columbian Squires, a leadership training program for young men under council
sponsorship.
Family
Fraternal Benefits:
If either the member or his spouse is an insured member, the Order offers:
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An Orphan Benefit, which pays an $80 monthly allotment for orphans of eligible families; up to $7,000 in college scholarships available.
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Pays (a) $1,500 grant for the child who dies before the age of 61 days; (b) Pays $750 grant for the child who is stillborn at least 20 weeks after conception; and (c)Offers guaranteed issue insurance up to $5,000 to any child under age 18, regardless of medical condition.
Financial Planning. Knights of Columbus field agents are fraternally committed to:
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Conducting a periodic professional review of the family's life insurance policies and needs.
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Keeping members informed as to changes, outside of their control, that could affect their family's financial plan, e.g., social security and tax changes that could affect them, etc.
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Assisting Family's in time of need. When a member dies, or when a spouse or child of a member dies, if so requested, the field agent will assist the family with many different things, including:
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Applying for life insurance benefits (with all companies)
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Applying for Social Security benefits
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Applying for Veteran’s Benefits if applicable
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Notifying the Council and Supreme
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Assisting with funeral arrangements