Portola Assembly 49 of the Knights of Columbus serves the communities of Diocese of San Jose. The Knights of Columbus is the world's largest Catholic fraternal organization, with more than 1.7 million members worldwide. The Fourth Degree and the Patriotic Degree, form the most visible part of the Knights, with a distinctive color corps, frequently seen as an honor guard for the bishop of San Jose. Members also present American flags to elementary schools in the community, while giving a program on patriotism to the children.