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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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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.
For
information on joining – contact Mitchell Godfrey at mitchell.godfrey.koc@gmail.com. (Knights Brochure)
 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.
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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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