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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.
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| Membership Benefits |
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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.
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| How To Join |
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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. Contact
the Grand
Knight for more information. Click
here for contact information.
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| 4th Degree |
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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.
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| Ladies Auxiliary |
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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.
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| Squires |
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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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