Knights Of Columbus

 

 

Bishop Verot Council # 5845
Post Office Box 372845
Satellite Beach, Florida 32937-0845		 JOHN F. KENNEDY ASSEMBLY 1593
 Post Office Box 410584
Melbourne, FL 32941
 

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The Patriotic Degree


On February 22, 1900, the first exemplification of the Fourth Degree was held in New York City.  To the three original principles of the Order: charity, unity and fraternity, the ritual added patriotism.  The focus of the Fourth Degree is on this principle- an abiding love for and devotion to one's country.  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.

 

Starting at the Supreme level there is the Supreme Master and the Supreme Board of Directors.  The next level of the structure is broken into provinces of which there are twenty.  Each province is lead by a Vice-Supreme Master.  The province is then broken up into districts each of which contains a number of local Assemblies lead by a Navigator.  A Master is in charge of a District and usually has a District Marshal to assist him.

 

Certain members of the Fourth Degree serve as Color Guards and Honor Guards at civic and religious functions, an activity which has brought worldwide recognition to the Knights of Columbus organization.  Honor Guards have mastered the "Manual of the Sword".  The Master wears a Gold Cape and Chapeau while his District Marshal wears a green cape and chapeau.  The Navigator of an Assembly wears a White Cape and Chapeau while his Color Corps Commander wears a Purple Cape and Chapeau.  Finally, all other members of the Color Corps wear a Red Cape and White Chapeau.

 

As members of the Color Corps, we are the visible part of the Order.  When the public sees us in parades, they see the visible arm of "The Knights of Columbus".  When we attend wakes and/or funerals of our deceased brothers all see the visible "Knights of Columbus".  In the many parishes in which we serve, our fellow Catholics see "the Knights of Columbus".


 Eligibility for Membership in the Fourth Degree


To be eligible to become a Fourth Degree member, you must be a Third Degree member in good standing, in the Knights of Columbus for one year, and you must be sponsored by a Sir Knight. 

 

If you are interested in becoming a Fourth Degree Sir Knight, see your council representative or Grand Knight for a Form 4 Application and have a Sir Knight sponsor you and submit your Application to his Assembly.  Fourth Degree members must retain their membership as Third Degree members in the local council to remain in good standing.