Join – Barrie Council No. 1626

If you are 18 or older and you are a practicing Catholic man then there is a place for you in the Knights of Columbus. When you become a Knight, you’re joining a global fraternity. Knights of Columbus is the world’s premier lay Catholic men’s organization, with 2+ million brothers in 17 countries. We welcome you to join us.

Find Your Brothers

No man is meant to go it alone.

But sometimes, that’s exactly how Catholic men find themselves. Without the right network of friends, without the right models of faith and virtue to look up to, we struggle silently in our work lives, our faith lives, and even our homes.

We need brotherhood — a brotherhood that pushes us to be better men, better husbands, better fathers. Come and see what brotherhood with the Knights can offer you.

Why Join the Knights of Columbus

Our Lord gave the great commission to the apostles, as outlined in Matthew 28: 16-20 to make disciples of and baptize all nations in the name of the Father, the Son and the Holy Spirit. Life is busy—we get it. If you can spare a bit of time helping others, both materially and by bringing them to Our Lord, you will find that it is truly more blessed to give than to receive. We invite you to consider joining a group of Catholic brothers whose values include fraternity, charity, and unity. We believe that you will not be disappointed

Member Benefits

Members get access to:

Christ-centered brotherhood
Chances to put your faith into action, shoulder-to-shoulder with other men
Faith formation and brothers for the spiritual journey, no matter your starting point
Leadership development opportunities
Free subscription to Columbia, our award-winning magazine
Discounted Use of Columbus Hall
Scholarship opportunities. The Knights of Columbus has given more than $1.5 million in college, university, graduate school and seminary scholarships. Almost all of these scholarships are exclusive to children of members. Learn more about scholarships here.

As a fraternal benefits organization founded on the premise of mutual aid for Catholic men and their families, the Knights of Columbus also offer tangible benefits to every member:

Accidental Death Benefit at a minimum of $1,500. This benefit is given to all members and their spouses in the U.S. and Canada at no additional cost.
There are even more benefits for insured members, such as guaranteed-issue insurability for your children under age 18.
Access to our top-rated portfolio of life insurance products

Next Steps

Once you have signed up online, you are now a member of the Knights of Columbus. To schdedule your admission to our Council, our membership director will reach out to you within a few days. We hold ceremonies for the admission of new members every few months. In the mean time, you are welcome at our monthly meetings.

Welcome to the Knights of Columbus!