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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.
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.
Some examples of Knights
is action within our Parish include:
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Church
Activities
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Youth
Activities
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Family
Activities
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Community
Service and Council Activities.
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.
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.
Columbian 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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