St. John's Council 4797
• 400 Lake Street		•Hutchinson, MN, 55350

Who Are the Knights?

The Knights of Columbus is the world's largest Catholic family fraternal service organization with 1.7 million members. It provides members and their families with volunteer opportunities in service to the Catholic Church, their communities, families and young people.

Membership Benefits

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.

KC Picnic Shelter: The KC picnic shelter on the grounds of St. Anastasia Catholic Church and School is available for rent. Cost is $5 for members and $25 for non-members.

Scholarships: Remember as a member of the Knights of Columbus scholarships are available for you and your children!

Insurance: Insurance is available through the Knights of Columbus, talk to our insurance representative Dennis Dunne to learn more! 320-485-2480 or 320-224-2587

You are a respected member of your parish, whether that is St. Anastasia or St. Boniface. Our council is proud to raise money to help support a great number of worthy organizations.

How to Join

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.

4th Degree 

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.