Nihil Obstat Posted January 6, 2009 Share Posted January 6, 2009 Can anyone briefly explain to me the process of becoming a Knight, then the process for moving to higher degrees? For a long time it's been my plan to join soon after I turn 18, but I also don't really know how to go about it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Vincent Vega Posted January 6, 2009 Share Posted January 6, 2009 (edited) [quote name='Nihil Obstat' post='1744145' date='Jan 6 2009, 12:45 AM']Can anyone briefly explain to me the process of becoming a Knight, then the process for moving to higher degrees? For a long time it's been my plan to join soon after I turn 18, but I also don't really know how to go about it. [/quote] Precisely what I was going to post. Glad I read the thread. EDIT: Precisely one year from today, I am eligible! Edited January 6, 2009 by USAirwaysIHS Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nihil Obstat Posted January 6, 2009 Share Posted January 6, 2009 [quote name='USAirwaysIHS' post='1744182' date='Jan 5 2009, 11:08 PM']Precisely what I was going to post. Glad I read the thread. EDIT: Precisely one year from today, I am eligible! [/quote] Does that mean I say happy birthday? I guess I'm eligible in just under 6 months... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Vincent Vega Posted January 7, 2009 Share Posted January 7, 2009 [quote name='Nihil Obstat' post='1744320' date='Jan 6 2009, 10:35 AM']Does that mean I say happy birthday? I guess I'm eligible in just under 6 months... [/quote] Lol, yes it does, and thanks. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HomeTeamFamily Posted January 7, 2009 Share Posted January 7, 2009 My father-in-law is a knight and very involved. I am considering joining and have put in my Form 100 but have not heard back from anyone about it..... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Paladin D Posted January 26, 2009 Author Share Posted January 26, 2009 (edited) [quote name='Nihil Obstat' post='1744145' date='Jan 6 2009, 12:45 AM']Can anyone briefly explain to me the process of becoming a Knight, then the process for moving to higher degrees? For a long time it's been my plan to join soon after I turn 18, but I also don't really know how to go about it. [/quote] To answer the first part of your question, just ask a member of the Knights of Columbus. He'll have you sign a 'Form 100', which is the Order-wide entrance form to join the Knights. Of course before they submit the form, the council in which he is registered to will have to approve it with a vote (which unless you have an outstandingly negative reputation with the Catholic Church, you shouldn't have a problem whatsoever). Afterwards, they will contact you that it has been approved, and will be invited to attend a meeting in which you will obtain your '1st degree' so you can become an official member of the Order. Secondly in brief, the Knights of Columbus have a total of [b]four degrees[/b]. Each one of them represents a different virtue of the Order, they are: - Charity (1st degree) - Unity (2nd degree) - Fraternity (3rd degree) - Patriotism (4th degree) Each one is obtained through the 'ceremonials' that are conducted. Any specific descriptions or accounts of these ceremonials are kept secret, so I am forbidden to reveal them. However rest assured, they aren't satanic rituals or require immoral procedures, they are fully in line with the Catholic Church and are completely Catholic. The only reason they are kept 'secret', is to be certain that potential Knights or Knights who are climbing the ranks will be attuned and pay full attention to the unknown that awaits them. If they knew what would happen, it may not only make them 'spoiled', but it also ruins the mystic and mystery of the experience. In other words, it makes it fun for the next guy. I happen to be part of a '1st degree team' that conducts the ceremonials for that specific degree. Just pay attention, and you will do fine. Think of it this way, why would Pope John Paul II call the Knights of Columbus the "Right arm of the Church" if it was an evil secret society filled with diabolical deeds, an organization that was founded by a Catholic Priest in 1882 (Father Michael J. McGivney) and which has countless clergy as members? By the way, don't let the apparent older-demographic of the organization fool you, some of the most fun Catholic men I hang out with are 'old fluffy air extractions' in the KofC. Of course, some councils have a better batch of guys than others, just like Catholic parishes. Contrary to popular belief, [b]there are[/b] a lot of young guys in the KofC, they tend to be not *as active* due to school, family, and jobs. If I didn't fully answer your questions or misinterpreted them, just give me a heads up. If you have any further questions, please don't hestitate to ask. [b]PS:[/b] I joined when I was 18 and I haven't regretted since. I'm now 22 and a 4th degree 'Sir' Knight. Edited January 26, 2009 by Paladin D Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Paladin D Posted January 26, 2009 Author Share Posted January 26, 2009 [quote name='VoloHumilisEsse' post='1745259' date='Jan 7 2009, 02:04 PM']My father-in-law is a knight and very involved. I am considering joining and have put in my Form 100 but have not heard back from anyone about it.....[/quote] How long ago did you sign the Form 100? Before they can submit the Form 100 to the 'Supreme Council' (the head honchos of the entire Order), the local council that you are submitting it to will have to vote on it. Most councils only meet once or twice a month. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nihil Obstat Posted January 26, 2009 Share Posted January 26, 2009 I wonder if the university I'm at next year has their own Council....... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Paladin D Posted January 26, 2009 Author Share Posted January 26, 2009 [quote name='Nihil Obstat' post='1762065' date='Jan 26 2009, 01:22 AM']I wonder if the university I'm at next year has their own Council.......[/quote] There are numoress college/university councils, so no doubt there is one at yours. Try this: [url="http://kofc.org/un/findCouncil/index.action"]http://kofc.org/un/findCouncil/index.action[/url] Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nihil Obstat Posted January 26, 2009 Share Posted January 26, 2009 [quote name='Paladin D' post='1762071' date='Jan 25 2009, 11:29 PM']There are numoress college/university councils, so no doubt there is one at yours. Try this: [url="http://kofc.org/un/findCouncil/index.action"]http://kofc.org/un/findCouncil/index.action[/url][/quote] Doesn't look like there's a university council, but that's all right. I just thought it would be neat to join a university one instead. I'll have to bring up getting involved with my dad when I turn 18. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ilovechrist Posted January 28, 2009 Share Posted January 28, 2009 [quote name='Nihil Obstat' post='1762065' date='Jan 26 2009, 01:22 AM']I wonder if the university I'm at next year has their own Council.......[/quote] it's easy to look up--our College is reviving our Council after a 7-8 year hiatus due to lack of community involvement. i'm a 3rd degree personally. was invited to go ahead and get my 4th, but declined since i discerned that i'm way over my head in commitments anyway--i'd want to be able to spend quality time on the matter at hand. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Seven77 Posted February 20, 2009 Share Posted February 20, 2009 getting 3rd degree tonight Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Catholawyer Posted February 21, 2009 Share Posted February 21, 2009 (edited) 2d degree, Council 14188, Harvard University. "Don't go Greek, go Roman!" My dad is a 3d degree back home. I find the college-council model to be very interesting. And the women here think the Knights are silly too. What is it with them? The Knights is not something I want to feel guilty or chauvinist about. Will get 3d degree eventually. Liked the 2d degree ceremony much more than 1st. Though we are not supposed to talk about it. Edited February 21, 2009 by Catholawyer Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
knightec Posted February 21, 2009 Share Posted February 21, 2009 3rd Degree St. Matthew Council 8895 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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