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Brother Barnabas McDonald Founder – Columbian Squires

Knights of Columbus Squires Circle 5352 Sponsored by Spalding Council 427 Peoria, IL. Brother Barnabas McDonald Founder – Columbian Squires. 3 rd Degree - Faith, Hope & Charity. 4 th Degree - Patriotism. Columbian Squires.

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Brother Barnabas McDonald Founder – Columbian Squires

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  1. Knights of Columbus Squires Circle 5352 Sponsored by Spalding Council 427 Peoria, IL Brother Barnabas McDonald Founder – Columbian Squires

  2. 3rd Degree - Faith, Hope & Charity

  3. 4th Degree - Patriotism

  4. Columbian Squires

  5. Knights of Columbus Emblems 3rd Degree 4th Degree Columbian Squires

  6. What are the Squires? The Columbian Squires, official youth organization of the Knights of Columbus It is a leadership program of young Catholic boys ages 10 – 18. The Squires is designed to develop young men as leaders who understand their Catholic religion,who have a strong commitment to the Church and who are ready, willing and capable of patterning their lives after the Youth Christ.

  7. How are they organized? Sponsored by a council or assembly who provide counselors, but it Is run by and for young men who Conduct their own meetings Invest their own members Set their Circles’s Agenda Implement their program of Activites

  8. Squires Organizational Chart Council or Assembly Advisory Board Council or Assembly Advisory Board Committee Chief Counselor Counselors Committee Counselors Chief Counselor Columbian Squires Circle Officers Committees Chief Squire Columbian Squires Circle Committees Officers Spiritual Chief Squire Spiritual Service Service Father Deputy Appointments Circle Notary Bursar Prior Chief (When necessary) Father Prior Deputy Chief Squire Appointments (When necessary) Circle Squire Notary Bursar Membership Membership Marshal Sentry Arm Capt Pole Capt Marshall Sentry Arms Captain Pole Captain

  9. Why Join the Squires? Squires have fun They meet new friends They travel They play sports They socialize

  10. Why Join the Squires? • Squires are serious-minded, too • They are involved in promoting vocations • Marching in defense of unborn • Feeding the hungry • Clothing the poor • Supporting Special Olympics • Promoting Catholic education • and countless other activities

  11. So what are the Squires? The Squires circle is an Athletic team A youth group A social club A cultural and civic improvement association A management training course A civil rights organization and A spritual development program all rolled into one

  12. What Makes the Squires Different? It is a Catholic organization that Builds character Develops leadership!

  13. Columbian Squires are the Knights of our Future

  14. Squire Advancement Program

  15. Five Levels of AdvancementPageShield BearerSwordsmanLancerSquire of the Body of Christ

  16. Four Categories of Activities Per Advancement Level • Home and Family • Squires and Knights • Community and Country • Church

  17. Page Advancement Home and Family • Family cultural outing Squires and Knights • Know Squires Motto Community and Country • Demonstrate proper flag folding Church • Receive Sacrament of Reconciliation

  18. Shield Bearer Advancement Home and Family • Outing with Grandparents Squires and Knights • Recruit a member Community and Country • Attend a government meeting Church • Attend Mass with your circle

  19. Swordsman Advancement Home and Family • Help parent with household project Squires and Knights • Serve on your circle’s ceremonial team Community and Country • Volunteer in a local soup kitchen Church • Serve as an altar boy

  20. Lancer Advancement Home and Family • Create a video family history Squires and Knights • Attend a Fourth Degree Honor Guard Event Community and Country • Tour local government building Church • Receive the Sacrament of Confirmation

  21. Squire of the Body of Christ Advancement Home and Family • Discuss important Church issues with your parents, priest or counselor Squires and Knights • Attend your jurisdiction’s state circle convention Community and Country • If 18 years old, register to vote Church • Attend World Youth Day

  22. Recognition • A certificate and a name badge will be given to the Squire to signify his level of advancement • Squires will be presented certificates and name badges at periodic circle recognition ceremonies • Recognition ceremonies should be open to parents and siblings to provide support and encouragement

  23. KeyContacts Michael Berlinger Chief Counselor Phone Numbers: (309) 681-4656 (309) 689-0709 E-Mail: Christian.brown@pndhs.org, plumtreeu@gmail.com Tony Thomas Grand Knight – Spalding Council #427 Phone Number: (309) 692-9696 X104

  24. On Saturday, 22 at the Christian Center there will be free games of Bowling from 330-500 PM

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