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 practical Catholic men in union with the Holy See, who are at least
18 years old. A practical Catholic is one who lives up to the
Commandments of God and the precepts of the Church. Applications are
available from any member of the Knights of Columbus.
For more information about joining the Knights of
Columbus, please contact Pat Wilkerson at 727-1278.
4th 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 AUXILIARY
The
Ladies Auxiliary'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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