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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.
Or you may contact grand
Knight Paul D’Alessio at 208-855-9529, or you may email hin at dalessio1@cableone.net
 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. For more
information contact Brian Simer at 208-888-2183, or you may email him at bsimer@mindspring.com.
 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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