FAQs
Council Business (3)
Council #11548 convenes its monthly Council Business Meeting on the first Monday of every month. These meetings are open to everyone and provide an excellent opportunity to become an active member of the Council. You can see a complete Calendar of Events here: CALENDAR
Knights of Columbus Council #11548 actively participates in numerous events within the Holy Apostles Community. Beyond parish activities, our Council plays a significant role in events taking place in Meridian, Idaho, and the broader Treasure Valley area. To access our calendar of events, please visit the following link: www.KofC11548.org/calendar
Our Council provides a broad spectrum of volunteer opportunities spanning the four featured programs of the Knights of Columbus:
To view these opportunities and register for specific events, please visit our dedicated webpage at:
https://kofc11548.org/volunteer/
Should you have any additional questions or require further information, please don’t hesitate to contact our Council Volunteer Coordinator, Dave Innerbichler, via email at volunteer@kofc11548.org.
Insurance (15)
Your Knights of Columbus field agent would be more than happy to assist you in updating your beneficiaries.
By purchasing a life insurance policy and paying premiums you ensure that when you die, your beneficiary (or beneficiaries) will receive a lump sum, also known as a death benefit.
Your life insurance needs depend on your current and future financial obligations. Your field agent who is also a brother Knight is available to meet with you at your convenience and analyze the needs of you and your family.
Click HERE to estimate your insurance needs with our free and easy to use life insurance calculator.
With over $100 Billion of life insurance in force, $24 Billion of assets under management, and 42 consecutive years of superior ratings for financial strength from A.M. Best*, you can be confident in the guarantees that you receive from the Knights of Columbus.
*Currently rated A+ (Superior) by A.M. Best
Dividends – which are not guaranteed – are a portion of earnings the Order has left over after paying expenses and setting aside the necessary amounts to assure that future benefits are fully funded. Dividends develop from favorable experience, such as people living longer than expected or from interest earnings higher than those guaranteed in their policy
A policy rider is an additional benefit under an existing insurance policy that provides additional coverage.
Keep in mind that even if you already have life insurance coverage with your employer, your coverage may not be enough, your employee benefits are not guaranteed, and if you leave your company, you cannot take your life insurance with you. It’s important to review your insurance policy periodically to make sure it still meets your financial needs.
A beneficiary is the person (or persons) who will receive the proceeds of your life insurance policy when you die.
A rate class is a risk category assigned by the company based on your health and medical records. Your rating class will help determine the premium on your life insurance policy.
A premium is the amount of money you pay for your insurance policy. Premiums can be fixed or flexible, depending on your coverage.
Term insurance provides affordable protection to your loved ones for temporary needs and is designed to expire as your financial obligations expire. Our term insurance rates are guaranteed for the life of your policy, as is the amount of money that would be paid to your family should you pass away.
Click HERE to learn more about term life insurance.
We have always maintained very high standards for the investments we make, putting our assets only into investment-grade bonds and the highest-quality equities. We do not invest in junk bonds or in risky investment instruments.
Our unwavering commitment to our Catholic faith and to the Catholic families entrusted to our care also means that we must do business the right way. As a matter of principle, we will not invest in companies that deal in abortions, contraception, human cloning, embryonic stem cell research, for-profit health care that pays for any of the aforementioned, and pornography.
Underwriting is the process through which insurers evaluate the risk of insuring a person and use that information to determine eligibility and set premium pricing for insurance policies.
Whole life is a permanent life insurance product that provides money to your family when you die, and builds cash value while you live. Permanent life insurance is guaranteed and a great way to provide security for your family. Click HERE to learn more about permanent life insurance.
Contact your Knights of Columbus agent to discuss the details of your current policy or annuity values.
Knights of Columbus (9)
Yes! Council-based membership is the best way to experience the Knights of Columbus. Prospective members can join local councils just as they always have. Online Members can transition to local council membership, just as members from other local councils may transfer today. Transferring involves completing a membership form (Form #100) and going through the council admissions process. This includes meeting with council leaders and taking the First Degree ceremonial.
- Supreme Council
The Knights of Columbus international headquarters is located in New Haven, Connecticut. Led by the Supreme Knight, the chief executive officer of the Knights, the office provides administrative support and leadership for our more than 15,900 local units. - State Councils
The Supreme Council oversees over 75 state council organizations, which assist in guiding regional activities aligned with the principles of the Order.
Idaho State Council Website - Districts
Each state council is divided into districts – groupings of several local councils.
Idaho District #5 – District Deputy: Cory Newell - Local Councils
Local councils serve as the fundamental building blocks of the Knights of Columbus. While most are affiliated with parishes, some have their dedicated council halls within a community. Each local council is dedicated to addressing the needs of its community in alignment with the principles of the Order. A Knights of Columbus council possesses the potential to make a substantial impact; indeed, through its diverse programs, it can facilitate positive transformations within the community, town, city, or neighborhood in which it operates. However, the success of a Knights of Columbus program hinges on individuals who conceive the initial idea, adapt it to suit specific circumstances and local requirements, and then execute the program effectively. Every local council assesses the specific needs of its community and implements programs and activities that are most relevant to their area. The Knights of Columbus Faith in Action Programs are designed to involve council members in a wide range of activities across various categories.
Members who join online (“Online Membership”) are members of the Knights of Columbus who have not yet taken a First Degree or been admitted to a local council. As a member, like all members of the Knights of Columbus, you will have the right to purchase insurance on yourself, your spouse and any dependent children. You will receive Columbia magazine, the free accidental death benefit (age restrictions apply), and are eligible for participation in the family fraternal benefit. You may also attend select local and state council events which are promoted by your state division.
Online Membership was designed to allow eligible Catholic men to join the Knights of Columbus online, through a streamlined, optimized process. Online Membership provides you with a digital membership experience, which will help you to grow as a Catholic man and a Knight. As a Knight, you can choose the projects to be involved in within your own community. You will receive regular updates from your state council regarding news and events in your area and be presented with frequent opportunities to work alongside brother Knights in local councils. Join NOW
No you are not. When you join online you will not belong to a local council at first. Instead, you will become a member of the Knights of Columbus state division in your state of residence.
The four main programs for the Knights of Columbus are:
Some of the featured programs include: March for Life, Aid and Support After Pregnancy (ASAP) and Global Wheelchair Mission
Membership in the Knights of Columbus is open to men 18 years of age or older who are practical (that is, practicing) Catholics in union with the Holy See.
A practical Catholic accepts the teaching authority of the Catholic Church on matters of faith and morals, aspires to live in accord with the precepts of the Catholic Church, and is in good standing in the Catholic Church.
Together, we’re empowering Catholic men to live their faith at home, in their parish, at work, and in their community.