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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.
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.
Fr Louis Boue' Assembly #2355
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.
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