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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. Please
contact Dan Cortez- Grand Knight | | 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. | | 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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