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Fourth Degree
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The Fourth Degree is the highest and most prestigious
degree within the Knights of Columbus. It is a group of
outstanding Knights who are dedicated to the service of
their Church, their country and our Order. These men are
unified in the Fourth Degree to support religious, civic
and charitable causes.
For Church...
- Financially support causes addressing religious,
civic and educational needs.
- Promote active support of the Refund Support
Vocations Program (RSVP)
- Provide honor guards for the Holy Father on his
visits to the countries where the Order exists.
- Provide honor guards to local churches for special
Masses and ceremonies.
For
Country...
- Sponsor programs that promote respect, knowledge
and protection for national flags.
- Promote legislation to protect the flag as the
symbol of the nation and its history.
- Present free flags to local churches, public and
parochial schools, libraries, etc.
- Place the national flag at the graves of military
veterans on certain holidays.
- Conduct "Get Out the Vote" awareness campaign to
stress the importance of voting and assist in taking
home-bound citizens to the polls.
- Promote programs that encourage love of country
and support the application of Christian principles at
all levels of government.
- Encourage active participation in programs for
Church, country and the Order.
- Sponsor youth essay contests geared to patriotic
themes.
- Organize and participate in parades and public
events to mark patriotic holidays.
And
The Order...
- Participate at wakes and funerals; presents a
"Resolution of Condolence" to the family of a deceased
member.
- Sponsor a program to commemorate the death of a
member by presenting a memorial chalice to a priest in
need.
- Honor veterans by volunteering at veterans'
hospitals, health care facilities and homes for the
elderly.
- Conduct educational programs to enable its members
to defend our faith and life in all its stages.
- Speak out against the culture of death, euthanasia
and assisted suicide.
- Sponsor Columbian Squires Circles and scout
troops.
Are
You Qualified?
To qualify for the
Fourth Degree you must:
- Be over 18 years of age
- Be a citizen of the country where you reside
- Have been a Knight of Columbus for at least 12
months
- Be a Third Degree member in good standing with
your council
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