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 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
more information, please contact Jim Bonitatibus at jmbonnie@bellsouth.net.
 
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 is known as the K'Cees. The slate of officers is as follows: Darlene O'Neal,
president; Virginia Moore, vice president; Rita Wendel, Secretary; Carol
Warwin, Treasurer.
The function of the K'Cees is to support the Knights in their many
endeavors and functions.
The K'Cees also have their own agenda, wherein they support various
charitable organizations. They also have fundraisers with the proceeds going to
help the less fortunate.
Please contact the president at 904-724-2857 if you need any more information about the K'Cees.
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. Please use one of the below links for some information on our Charter Columbian Squires circle:
Arlington Columbian Squires Circle 2121 (MS Word doc) (6.1 MB)
Arlington Columbian Squires Circle 2121 (pdf doc) (1.6 MB)
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