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Who Are The Knights?
The Knights of Columbus is the world's largest Catholic family fraternal
service organization with 1.6 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
As a member of the Knights of Columbus you and your family enjoy
many benefits, including 12 free issues annually of the 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.
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.
Fourth 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.
Ladies
Of The Knights
The Ladies of the Knight's main function is to SUPPORT the men and
the council. They do this primarily by providing help at events,
cooking for events and providing monetary help. They also generally
do help with setting up and beautifying the hall for events.
Squires
Under the guidance of Christian Brother Barnabas McDonald
(1865-1929), the first Columbian Squires circle was instituted in
1925. Membership in the Squires is for Catholic boys between the
ages of 12 and 17. Squires' activities are many, varying from spiritual
to active service for the Church and community. Each circle elects
officer members from their own rank, teaching skills of leadership
and responsibility.
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