sk ted c. sandoval, pgk, pfn, dd knights of columbus
DESCRIPTION
The purpose of this society is the spiritual, cultural, civic, social and physical improvement of its members & the development of their leadership qualities. (Section II, Art. II.) OBJECTIVEOBJECTIVE COLUMBIAN SQUIRESTRANSCRIPT
SK Ted C. Sandoval, PGK, PFN, DD
Knights of Columbus
COLUMBIAN SQUIRES
A society for young Catholic gentlemen ages 10-18 years oldThe official Catholic youth arm of the Knights of ColumbusFuture members of the Knights of Columbus
DEFINITION
The purpose of this society is the spiritual, cultural, civic, social and physical improvement of its members & the development of their leadership qualities. (Section II, Art. II.)
OBJECTIVE
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Each unit shall be known as a Circle and shall be identified by the number assigned by the Supreme Council Committee on Charters upon Institution of the Circle. (Section II, Art. III)
ORGANIZATION
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Brother Barnabas Mcdonald, (real name, Edward Patrick Mcdonald)
August 4, 1925 - Duluth, Minnesota, USABarnabas Circle No. 1, sponsored by Duluth Council No. 447
Philippines – Cebu City, Nov. 5, 1950Circle 623, Council 3106
FOUNDING OF THE
SQUIRES DIFFERENT
The purpose of the Squires program is to develop young men as Catholic leaders who understand their religion
A Squires circle is designed to be run both by and for young men.
A Squires is an athletic team, a youth group, a social club, a cultural and civic improvement association, management training program, and a spiritual awareness course all rolled into one.
WHAT MAKES A
COLUMBIAN SQUIRES?
Catholic young men between the ages of 10 and 18 who are members of unit called “CIRCLE.”
WHO ARE THE
HOW TO JOIN THE COLUMBIAN SQUIRES?
By invitation from a Squire or a Knight.
SQUIRES EMBLEM
The Squires emblem symbolizes the ideals which identify a Squire. Centered in a circle and on a maltese cross the letters “P” “I” “S” and “C” (which symbolize the unity of Physical, Intellectual, Spiritual and Civic life in a squire) are the larger letters “C”, representing Christ, “S” the Squires, and “K” the Knights by whom the Squires program is sponsored. ESTO DIGNUS means “BE WORTHY” or “Maging Karapat-dapat”
CIRCLE SPONSORSHIPThe Local CouncilFourth Degree Assembly
REQUIREMENTS TO INSTITUTE A CIRCLERecruit 30 young men as candidatesFill up & submit Notice of Intent (Form 460), Election Report (Form 468) & Membership Documents (Form 280)
TO REACTIVATEAll except Form 460
CEREMONIAL TEAMContact your local Council / District Investiture Team or Luzon office
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KC ORGANIZATIONAL STRUCTURESQUIRES CIRCLE KC COUNCIL (3RD
Degree)• Chief Squire Grand Knight• Deputy Chief Squire Deputy Grand Knight• Notary Recorder• Bursar Treasurer• Marshal Warden• Sentry Inside Guard• Arm Captain Guard• Pole Captain Guard• Father Prior Chaplain• Chief Counselor Adviser
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SERVICE PROGRAMSSPIRITUALSERVICECIRCLEMEMBERSHIP
SUPERVISION ADVISORY BOARDCOUNCILGrand KnightDeputy GKFather Prior
ASSEMBLYFaithful NavigatorFaithful CaptainFaithful Friar
PARISH CIRCLESChief Counselor
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COMMON PROBLEM ENCOUNTERED
APPOINTING OF COUNSELLORSACTIVE CIRCLE BUT NO ACTIVITYACTIVE COUNCIL BUT NO SQUIRES CIRCLEACTIVE CIRCLE BUT NO REPORTSNO RESPONSE FROM ALL COMMUNICATIONSLACK OF COORDINATIONLACK OF SUPPORTING DOCUMENTS IN INSTITUTINGLATE SUBMISSION OF ALL REPORT FORMSLACK OF FUNDS FOR CIRCLE ACTIVITIES
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“The primary goal of Columbian Squires program is leadership training.”
VIRGIL C. DECHANTFormer Supreme Knight
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“The supreme purpose of the Columbian Squires is character building.”
BROTHER BARNABASSquires Founder
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“The most important factor in the success of our Columbian Squires program is the leadership which our mature knights furnish to adolescent squire.”
BROTHER BARNABASSquires Founder
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