Catholic young men, 10-18 years old, who develop as LEADERS through hands-on, learn-by-doing activities conducted through local units, called CIRCLES
In over 1,300 Circles worldwide,
ELECT their own officers ORGANIZE spiritual, charitable,
social, athletics and fraternal activities.
Athletic Team Youth Group Management Training Program Spiritual Awareness Course
For over 80 years Columbian Squires Program has developed well-rounded, enthusiastic and capable young men, secure in FAITH and in their ability to lead.
In- Schools based Parishes based Councils based
Sponsored by Knights of Columbus Council or Assembly
Membership ďƒ˜ Principally from their host school. ďƒ˜A minimum of 15 young men are needed to start a Circle
Membership ďƒ˜Organized in Public, Private & Military schools. ďƒ˜Catholic parochial schools are the most frequent locations.
Meetings ďƒ˜Held on School premises during or immediately after the school days.
Meetings Materials to operate a Circle are PROVIDED
by the Knights of Columbus NO COST to the schools.
What about ADULT SUPERVISION Circles
operate with the assistance members who serve as COUNSELORS Administrators Faculty Coaches Other school staff
of
KC
LEADERSHIP SKILL The hour of Charitable and Community
service performed by Squires can often be used to full fill a school’s service requirements for graduation.
LEADERSHIP SKILL ďƒ˜Fund-raising
projects often benefit charities of the school, or go to the school directly.
LEADERSHIP SKILL ďƒ˜Students will benefit from a challenging
extracurricular activity that will help them develop their leadership skills.
SERVICE HOURS ďƒ˜Squires conduct activities that serve
their community, the Church and their schools.
SCHOLARSHIP ďƒ˜Squires graduating from High School are
eligible to compete for College and vocational related scholarship offered by the KC Fraternal Association.
KC PARTNERSHIP ďƒ˜The relationship between the Knights of
Columbus Councils and its Squire Circles can also result in close cooperation with the school that hosts the Circle.
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