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Why Join the 4th Degree?
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Purpose
The primary purpose of the fourth Degree is to foster the spirit of
patriotism. To do this the Fourth Degree is designed to strengthen love of
country and encourage responsible citizenship.
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Membership
In order to be eligible for membership in the Fourth Degree, the applicant
must be:
- Over eighteen years of
age.
- A citizen of the country
in which he resides.
- A Third Degree member in
good standing in his council and initiated in the Admission Degree at
least twelve months prior to his initiation in the Fourth Degree.
- A Third Degree
member may apply for membership on his own initiative or upon
invitation by any Fourth Degree member.
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Color Guards
Public appearance of fourth degree Knights as honor guards at civic and
religious functions is an important activity of each assembly. Their
colorful capes and plumed headgear add dignity and a pride of church and
country to any event. By these public demonstrations, their loyalties bring
credit to themselves and to the Knights of Columbus.
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Seven reasons why knights should join the
fourth degree:
- The fourth Degree is a
group of outstanding Knights of Columbus dedicated to promoting
patriotism enlightened by the Catholic faith.
- It works for the
application of Christian principles in all levels of democratic
government.
- It calls upon its members
to distinguish themselves with heroic deeds for god, for country and
for our Order.
- It supports such religious,
civic and charitable causes as are consistent with its high ideals.
- It opposes the
institution and development of forces inimical to good Christian
government.
- It educates its members
and the world at large to be defenders of our democratic institutions.
- It is the highest
degree in the Knights of Columbus, giving a greater knowledge and
appreciation of our Catholic heritage.
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