Who Are the Fourth Degree Knights?
The Patriotic Degree of the Knights of Columbus are the men you probably envision when someone mentions the Knights. They are visible men sometimes in regalia at parades, at Church events, acting as honor guards or standing watch at funerals.
A passion for God and Country
Members of the Fourth Degree are still Third Degree Knights working with their Councils on charitable endeavors. In addition to the Council they also belong to an Assembly of Councils as Fourth Degree Sir Knights. Some men become a Sir Knight to participate more in veterans affairs, and some join to become part of the Color Corps. While you must be a Fourth Degree Knight to participate in the Color Corps not all Fourth Degree Knights have a uniform and perform Color Corps activities.
Council 866
Butler – Butler Council – Serving All Saints Parish, St John the Baptist Byzantine Parish and St Michael Ukrainian Catholic Church.
Council 6177
Zelienople – Serving Divine Grace Parish
Council 11388
Cabot – Serving Saint Francis of Assisi Parish
Council 13943
Slippery Rock – Serving Saint Faustina Parish
Council 14103
Carbon Center – Serving Saint Clare of Assisi Parish
Council 17178
Ford City – Divine Trinity Council – Serving Christ Prince of Peace & Saint Lawrence
Over a Century of Service
On February 22, 1900, the first exemplification of the Fourth Degree was held in the New York City. To the three principles of our Order: Charity, Unity and Fraternity, the final lesson that was added is the virtue of 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 membership in local Fourth Degree
The Virtue of Patriotism
- Serving those who Served
- Supporting our Seminarians
- Supporting our Priests & Chaplains
Become a Sir Knight
- Ask your Grand Knight to join
- Contact our Faithful Navigator
- Consider joining the Color Corps
“Fourth Degree assemblies help Knights to put their faith, and their love of country, into action.”
Dennis Stoddard
Past Supreme Master
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