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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.
What we do locally coming soon...
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 Eric Koschnick for member
information eric@kc710.com
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.
Iinformation coming soon about the Ladies
Auxiliary.
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.
Iinformation coming soon regarding the Squires
Circle.
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