Council
9915 |
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1009 Benson Street |
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Hartwell, GA 30643 |
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706.376.4112 |
The Knights of Columbus is the world's largest Catholic family fraternal
service organization with 1.7 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 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.
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local council: Church Activities, Youth Activities, Family Activities,
Community Service and Council Activities.
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.
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contact information for your local council for new members.
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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