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. 

     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 information contact Grand Knight John Finan at (623) 584-3429.

 
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's provide support to the council. They do this by assisting with the various council social events.

     The St. Clare of Assisi Council 12851 does not have a formal Ladies Auxiliary. Instead, the council ladies have formed a very active Knights of Columbus Ladies Social Group and meet once a month on the third Thursday at 7:15 PM. The group rotates their meetings to the home of a different member each month.

     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.

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