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.

As a member of Council 4444 you have an oportunity to work with one of the oldest Council's in Florida. Our rich history includes many years of service to the local community.

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.

Contact any Knight for a form 100 to enter the Knights of Colombus or if you are a 3rd degree knight ask for a form 4 to become a Sir Knight. You may also e-mail Ed Villarreal for more info.

 
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.

See the 4th degree homepage for information link to be installed soon.

The Ladie's Auxiliary is comprised of the spouses of the Knights. They play a vital role in the operation of all council activities. They raise funds, which in turn are dedicated to purchasing items necessary to the operation of the council. We appreciate their efforts, and want to thank them for their work.

The Committees are comprised of members whose job it is to run specific functions throughout the year. See the hyper link to the commitee pages.

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.

We currently don't have a squires unit, But if their is enough interest we will start a unit.

Last Update 18 Jan 08.

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