brother barnabas mcdonald founder – columbian squires
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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. - PowerPoint PPT PresentationTRANSCRIPT
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Brother Barnabas McDonaldFounder – Columbian
Squires
Knights of Columbus
Squires Circle 5352
Sponsored by
Spalding Council 427
Peoria, IL
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3rd Degree - Faith, Hope & Charity
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4th Degree - Patriotism
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Columbian Squires
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3rd Degree 4th Degree
Knights of Columbus Emblems
Columbian Squires
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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.
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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
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Squires Organizational Chart
Council or Assembly Advisory Board
Committee Chief Counselor Counselors
Columbian Squires Circle
Officers Committees Chief Squire
Spiritual
Service
Father Deputy Appointments Circle Notary Bursar Prior Chief (When necessary)
Squire Membership
Marshal Sentry Arm Capt Pole Capt
Chief Counselor
Council or Assembly Advisory Board
CommitteeCounselors
Officers
Columbian Squires Circle
Chief Squire
Committees
Membership
Circle
Spiritual
Service
FatherPrior
DeputyChiefSquire
Notary BursarAppointments
(When necessary)
Marshall Sentry Arms Captain Pole Captain
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Squires have fun
They meet new friends They travel They play sports They socialize
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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
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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
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It is a Catholic organization that
Builds character Develops leadership!
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Columbian Squires are the Knights of our Future
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Squire Advancement
Program
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Five Levels of Advancement
Page
Shield Bearer
Swordsman
Lancer
Squire of the Body of Christ
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Four Categories of Activities Per Advancement Level
• Home and Family• Squires and Knights• Community and Country• Church
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Page Advancement
Home and Family• Family cultural
outingSquires and Knights• Know Squires MottoCommunity and
Country• Demonstrate proper
flag foldingChurch• Receive Sacrament
of Reconciliation
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Shield Bearer Advancement
Home and Family• Outing with
GrandparentsSquires and Knights• Recruit a memberCommunity and Country• Attend a government
meetingChurch• Attend Mass with your
circle
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Swordsman Advancement Home and Family• Help parent with
household projectSquires and Knights• Serve on your circle’s
ceremonial teamCommunity and Country• Volunteer in a local
soup kitchenChurch• Serve as an altar boy
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Lancer AdvancementHome and Family• Create a video family
historySquires and Knights• Attend a Fourth
Degree Honor Guard Event
Community and Country• Tour local government
buildingChurch• Receive the
Sacrament of Confirmation
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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 conventionCommunity and Country• If 18 years old, register
to voteChurch• Attend World Youth Day
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• 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
Recognition
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Key Contacts
Michael Berlinger
Chief Counselor
Phone Numbers: (309) 681-4656
(309) 689-0709
E-Mail: [email protected], [email protected]
Tony Thomas
Grand Knight – Spalding Council #427
Phone Number: (309) 692-9696 X104
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On Saturday, 22 at the Christian Center there will be free games of Bowling from 330-500 PM