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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.
Contact us at mkj.mancini@att.net for more information.
 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. Click here to get more
details and find out how to join the Fourth Degree.
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.
Copyright Supreme
Council of Knights of Columbus, 1999, 1 Columbus Plaza, New Haven, CT 06510,
(203) 772-2130, info@kofc.org .
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