Knights of Columbus
COLUMBIAN SQUIRES Luzon Jurisdiction Fr. George J. Wilmann, SJ Center, Gen. Luna corner Sta. Potenciana Sts., Intramuros Manila
Columbian Year: _______________ Circle: ____________________________________
Chief Squire
CHIEF SQUIRE: You have been signally honoured by your fellow Squires. By your selection they have said, “we believe in you; we trust you; we will follow you”. That confidence must not be betrayed; it should not be lost. To preserve it, you must continue to present the qualities of leadership. This requires study, time, service and selfsacrifice. While others are at rest or play, you shall work. You will find your Brother Squires always willing to cooperate, but they will look at you for mature and perfected plans. Before you can lead others to success, you must first have a careful thought and studies that shall satisfy your own mind for a clear course of action. In this connection let this be your advice: Consult with many, listen patiently to the ideas of others, be not too hasty in arriving at conclusions, but when from these sources and your own best consideration on a plan and program of action that has been determined upon, perfect yourself in all its details so that as the leader of this Circle you may be able without hesitancy or doubt to point the way clearly to others. You too shall know no particular sector or group of Squires, but you shall see the Circle only as one complete whole, and every effort shall be directed solely for the benefit of all. As Chief Squire it shall also be your responsibility to know that the duties of every other officer are being properly performed. For failure of any part to properly function, will result in a failure of the whole. The office of Chief Squire should not be considered as a mere place of honour, but wholly as a position of trust and responsibility. I voice with pleasure the sentiment of the entire Circle in wishing you success and Godspeed in the performance of the duties of your office – Chief Squire. _________________________________ Chancellor ____th day of _____________200____.
Knights of Columbus
COLUMBIAN SQUIRES Luzon Jurisdiction Fr. George J. Wilmann, SJ Center, Gen. Luna corner Sta. Potenciana Sts., Intramuros Manila
Columbian Year: _______________ Circle: ____________________________________
Deputy Chief Squire
DEPUTY CHIEF SQUIRE: The Chief Executive in business or civil affairs, or the General in charge of an army, knows not when through fate or chance or circumstances over which he has no control he may called upon to lay down the duties and responsibilities of his office. So that the organization may not fail, it is fit and proper that another should be trained to assume that position of leadership. Your qualifications, your manifest interest in the doings and achievements of the Circle, have commended you by your fellow Squires as one qualified for such a place. That you may never be called upon to perform such duties shall be no reason or excuse for you not being prepared to do at any time. You also have the most important part in exemplifying the ceremonies of our Order. By you shall be pointed out to those who seek entrance to our ranks the sacred responsibility, which they owe to the laws of God, and of our country. Let your daily conduct, even more than your words, present this spirit, so that in you may be seen one who in devotion to God, Country and Church exemplifies the ideal Catholic youth –Deputy Chief Squire.
____th day of _____________200__.
_________________________________ Chancellor
Knights of Columbus
COLUMBIAN SQUIRES Luzon Jurisdiction Fr. George J. Wilmann, SJ Center, Gen. Luna corner Sta. Potenciana Sts., Intramuros Manila
Columbian Year: _______________ Circle: ____________________________________
Notary Squire
NOTARY SQUIRE: The Columbian Squires is not a one day organization, but it is to continue permanently. Its proceedings, though they may seem trivial at times, are being recorded for the centuries. Its roster of members, the parts they have played in the activities of the Circle, their duties performed as officers or on committees, the undertakings, accomplishment and purposes of the Circle as a whole - all these shall be carefully noted and recorded by you, and shall constitute the permanent record of the Circle. The completeness of such record depends upon your energy, accuracy and fidelity to duty. May the chapter which you will write in the records of our Circle be no less accurate, complete and orderly than repose our confidence in you – Notary Squire.
____th day of _____________200__.
_________________________________ Chancellor
Knights of Columbus
COLUMBIAN SQUIRES Luzon Jurisdiction Fr. George J. Wilmann, SJ Center, Gen. Luna corner Sta. Potenciana Sts., Intramuros Manila
Columbian Year: _______________ Circle: ____________________________________
Bursar Squire
BURSAR SQUIRE: No organization can succeed which has not been built upon business principles. No less skills, care and ability is required in this office. Though often times its best performance will be unnoticed because it is not of public nature. The finances of the Circle have been entrusted to your charge, and your records must at all times show that the duties of your office are being performed absolutely in accord with the letter and spirit of the law. It is your duty to collect from candidates and members their initiatory fees and all dues. In this matter you have no discretion, and shall make no distinctions. The laws prescribe what shall be paid by each and when, and without fear or favour you shall insist that the law in this respect be observed. No less important is your duty in guarding well the finances of the Circle in the matter of its expenditures. No bill or account shall be paid except as and when duly authorized. Guard well your trust; perform well your duties, and therein shall you be assured of your Circle’s confidence in your ability and integrity, and may that confidence go with you through your term of office – Bursar Squire.
____th day of _____________200__.
_________________________________ Chancellor
Knights of Columbus
COLUMBIAN SQUIRES Luzon Jurisdiction Fr. George J. Wilmann, SJ Center, Gen. Luna corner Sta. Potenciana Sts., Intramuros Manila
Columbian Year: _______________ Circle: ____________________________________
Marshall Squire
MARSHALL SQUIRE: Grave duties and responsibilities have been reposed in you. You are the General in command of the initiation ceremony. The symbols, paraphernalia and equipment have been placed in your charge. It is your solemn and sacred duty to guard them well. Let no stranger know them; let no thoughtless hand mar them. Make them your special charge, so that when they are presented their appearance shall be your commendation. As one skilled in directing others, you have been selected to direct the movements of all candidates who will be presented to the Circle for initiation. To a most marked degree the impression that will be left with the candidates depends upon you. Your conduct and manner shall at all times be dignified and commanding. You shall know your duties with the same exactness as does the successful General know the details of his plan of operation. Your Captains shall be properly trained in their respective parts and by the unison, harmony and perfection of orders, drills and manoeuvres you shall impress alike the candidates and your brother squires with the need of prompt, harmonious, concerted and coordinated action. Accompanying the great confidence reposed in you is like a great responsibility. We wish you success – Marshall Squire. _________________________________ Chancellor ____th day of _____________200__.
Knights of Columbus
COLUMBIAN SQUIRES Luzon Jurisdiction Fr. George J. Wilmann, SJ Center, Gen. Luna corner Sta. Potenciana Sts., Intramuros Manila
Columbian Year: _______________ Circle: ____________________________________
Sentry Squire
SENTRY SQUIRE: Your duty shall be to guard the sanctity of our Circle, permitting no stranger to find a place therein who has not be properly selected, approved and qualified by the ceremony and pledge of our Order. None other shall sit among you, and in your vigilance of its membership the Circle has reposed all confidence. See that vigilance be not found wanting – Sentry Squire. _________________________________ Chancellor ____th day of _____________200__.
Knights of Columbus
COLUMBIAN SQUIRES Luzon Jurisdiction Fr. George J. Wilmann, SJ Center, Gen. Luna corner Sta. Potenciana Sts., Intramuros Manila
Columbian Year: _______________ Circle: ____________________________________
Arm Captain Squire
ARM CAPTAIN SQUIRE: The title, Arm Captain Squire, which has been bestowed upon your office, is selfexplanatory. You are task to assist the State Marshal Squire in the investiture ceremony; each is assigned by the Marshal Squire to lead a group of candidates. The Arm Captain Squire serves as assistant to the Marshal Squire as he fulfils his duties and responsibilities – Arm Captain Squire. _________________________________ Chancellor ____th day of _____________200__.
Knights of Columbus
COLUMBIAN SQUIRES Luzon Jurisdiction Fr. George J. Wilmann, SJ Center, Gen. Luna corner Sta. Potenciana Sts., Intramuros Manila
Columbian Year: _______________ Circle: ____________________________________
Pole Captain Squire
POLE CAPTAIN SQUIRE: The title, Pole Captain Squire, which has been bestowed upon your office, is selfexplanatory. You are task to assist the Marshal Squire in the investiture ceremony; each is assigned by the Marshal Squire to lead a group of candidates. The Pole Captain Squire serves as assistant to the Marshal Squire as he fulfils his duties and responsibilities – Pole Captain Squire. _________________________________ Chancellor ____th day of _____________200__.