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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.
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.
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.
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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