Saints Peter & Paul Council 11337
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4070 CENTRAL PKWY E -
Mississauga, On, L4Z 1T6 -
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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.
There are many benefits
about being a member of your loal council: Church
Activities, Youth Activities, Family Activities,
Community Service and Council Activities.
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 from the foyer
information shelves.
Contact can be made, direct,
with our Membership Director Joaquim Faria at
905-848-1803,
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.
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.