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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 or in the Parish Hall
Lobby.
 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.
 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.
Holy Spirit Council has
not yet started a Columbian Squires Circle. Stay tuned for more
information.
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