Formation Seminar Modules

Module 1: THE ADMISSION COURSE:

Christ in the Knights of Columbus
Module 2: THE FORMATION COURSE:
Christ in the Mass
Christ in the CHURCH
Module 3: THE KNIGHTHOOD COURSE
Christ in the WORLD
Module 4: Christ in THE BIBLE

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 Module 1:

CHRIST IN THE
KNIGHTS OF
COLUMBUS

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OBJECTIVE:
AT THE END OF THE SESSION,
THE APPLICANTS OF THE ORDER
WILL PROPERLY UNDERSTAND
THE ESTABLISHMENT AND
ORGANIZATION OF THE
KNIGHTS OF COLUMBUS.
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INDOCTRINATION TO
THE KNIGHTS OF
COLUMBUS

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 A KNIGHTS OF
COLUMBUS is a
CATHOLIC, FAMILY,
FRATERNAL and
SERVICE
ORGANIZATION 5
 KNIGHTS OF COLUMBUS
CATHOLIC- the common denominator
for all members.

FAMILY- basis of society where all programs

and activities revolve.

FRATERNAL- banded together for the

purpose of providing for the spiritual and material
welfare of our membership.

SERVICE ORGANIZATION-committed to serve

Church, community, council, family and support pro-life program.

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KNIGHTS OF COLUMBUS

IS AN ASSOCIATION OF
CATHOLIC GENTLEMEN IN
UNION WITH THE HOLY SEE

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QUALIFICATIONS

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 QUALIFICATIONS TO
BECOME KNIGHTS OF
COLUMBUS MEMBER
1. He must be at least 18 years old;

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 QUALIFICATIONS TO
BECOME KNIGHTS OF
COLUMBUS MEMBER
1. HE MUST BE AT LEAST 18 YEARS OLD;

2. HE MUST BE MARRIED ACCORDING TO THE

RITES OF CATHOLIC FAITH;

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 QUALIFICATIONS TO
BECOME KNIGHTS OF
COLUMBUS MEMBER
1. HE MUST BE AT LEAST 18 YEARS OLD;

2. HE MUST BE MARRIED ACCORDING TO THE

RITES OF CATHOLIC FAITH;

3. HE MUST BE A PRACTICING CATHOLIC IN

UNION WITH THE HOLY SEE

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 PRACTICING
CATHOLIC

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 A practicing catholic is a person who
follows the Ten Commandments and
observes the precepts of the Church in
union with the Holy See.

 
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 ESTABLISHMENT
OF THE KNIGHTS OF COLUMBUS

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 FOUNDATION OF THE
KNIGHTS OF COLUMBUS

1. WHO
2. WHEN
3. WHERE
4. WHY
5. HOW

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 FOUNDATION OF THE
KNIGHTS OF COLUMBUS

1. WHO : Fr. Michael J. Mcgivney

2. WHEN
3. WHERE
4. WHY
5. HOW

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 WHO IS FR. MICHAEL J.
  MCGIVNEY?

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 WHO IS FR. MICHAEL J.
MCGIVNEY?

FR. MICHAEL J. MCGIVNEY IS A

YOUNG PRIEST FROM ST. MARY’S
CHURCH IN NEW HAVEN ,
CONNECTICUT

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 WHO IS FR. MICHAEL J.
MCGIVNEY?
HE WAS BORN ON AUGUST 12,
1852 AT WATERBURY,
CONNECTICUT OF IRISH
PARENTS, PATRICK MCGIVNEY &
MARY LYNCH. HE WAS THE
ELDEST OF 13 CHILDREN WITH 4
SIBLINGS DYING DURING
INFANCY.
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 WHO IS FR. MICHAEL J.
MCGIVNEY?
At the age of 13, after his primary
school, he worked in spoon factory to
help his father.
He first entered St. Hyacinthe’s
Seminary in St. Hyacinthe, Quebec in
1868.
 

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 WHO IS FR. MICHAEL J.
MCGIVNEY?
HE CONTINUED HIS STUDIES AT
ST. MARY SEMINARY,
BALTIMORE, MARYLAND BUT
LEFT IN 1873 WHEN HIS FATHER
DIED IN ORDER TO SUPPORT HIS
FAMILY.  

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 WHO IS FR. MICHAEL J.
MCGIVNEY?
HE LATER RETURN TO THE
SEMINARY UNDER THE
SPONSORSHIP OF SEVERAL
BISHOPS AND WAS ORDAINED AS
A PRIEST ON DECEMBER 22, 1877.
HE CELEBRATED HIS FIRST MASS
ON DECEMBER 25, 1877 AT ST.
MARY CHURCH.
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 FOUNDATION OF THE
KNIGHTS OF COLUMBUS

1. WHO : Fr. Michael J. Mcgivney

2. WHEN
3. WHERE
4. WHY
5. HOW

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 FOUNDATION OF THE
KNIGHTS OF COLUMBUS

1. WHO : FR. MICHAEL J. MCGIVNEY

2. WHEN : MARCH 29, 1882
3. WHERE
4. WHY
5. HOW

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 FOUNDATION OF THE
KNIGHTS OF COLUMBUS

1. WHO : FR. MICHAEL J. MCGIVNEY

2. WHEN : MARCH 29, 1882
3. WHERE: NEW HAVEN, CONNECTICUT,
USA
4. WHY :
5. HOW

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 FOUNDATION OF THE
KNIGHTS OF COLUMBUS
4. WHY – Fr. Michael J. Mcgivney, noticed
the sad plight of his parishioners due to
religious belief, ethnic prejudice and lack of
social standing ESPECIALLY WHEN THE
BREAD WINNER OF THE DIES.

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 FOUNDATION OF THE
KNIGHTS OF COLUMBUS
4. HOW – Fr. Michael J. Mcgivney,
GATHERED 7 MOST ACTIVE
PARISHIONERS at the basement of Saint
Mary’s Church on October 2, 1881 to try
to resolve the problems and they arrived
at a solution of having a mutual benefit
society for men with insurance program.
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WHY THEY NAMED THEIR
ORGANIZATION KNIGHTS
OF COLUMBUS

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The name Knights of Columbus was
adopted simply because they felt the
organization should relate to
Christopher Columbus, a Catholic
explorer of the new world.
 

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To underscore their pride in America’s
Catholic heritage because Columbus evokes
the aura of Catholicity.
The term Knight was adapted to signify
knightly ideals of charity, spirituality and
service to Church, country and fellowmen.

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 GROWTH OF THE KNIGHTS
OF COLUMBUS IN THE
PHILIPPINES
A group of US Army and Navy stationed
in Manila, on April 23, 1905, requested
from and was granted by the Supreme
Council to put a council in the Philippines.
The first council is Council 1000 in
Intramuros, Manila.

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 GROWTH OF THE KNIGHTS
OF COLUMBUS IN THE
PHILIPPINES

Council 1000 continued to perform a

single council until an American priest by
the name of Fr. George J. Willman, SJ, who
got himself involved with the Knights of
Columbus.

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 Fr. George J. Willmann, S.J.

• 1949 acted as Master of the 4th Degree in the first 4th

degree exemplification at Holy Spirit College; 1950
invested the first ever Cebu Co 3106’s Squire Circle 623.
Mar 1, 1954 SpKt Luke E. Hart appointed him ‘Philippine
Territorial Deputy’, held up to 1961; he chartered 50
councils, and founded KCFAPI in 1958.
• With emergence of 100 councils, in 1962 he became 1st
Philippine State Deputy until his death in 1977 at 80;
buried at Jesuit cemetery, Novaliches, QC.
• Awarded Filipino citizenship in 1975 by virtue of PD
740.*
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 CARDINAL PRINCIPLES OF
THE KNIGHTS OF COLUMBUS
a.) Charity- is an act of giving for the
love of God and love of fellowmen;
b.) Unity- oneness in faith and action to
gain strength in the pursuit of charity, as
well as the programs, goals and purpose of
the Order.

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 CARDINAL PRINCIPLES OF
THE KNIGHTS OF COLUMBUS

c.) Fraternity- a special bond among its

members;
d.) Patriotism- zealous love and support
of our country.

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 Knights of Columbus
Organization Structure
Supreme Knight
(Supreme Council)

State Deputy
(State Councils)

District Deputy
(District Jurisdictions)

Grand Knight
(Subordinate Councils)

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 SUBORDINATE COUNCIL
OFFICERS
Grand Knight
Deputy Grand Knight
Chancellor
Advocate
Recorder
Lecturer
Financial Secretary
Treasurer
Warden
Inside Outside Guard
Outside Guard
Board of Trustees- for 1 year
for 2 years
for 3 Years

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 PRINCIPLES OF THE
ORDER
• Charity 1st degree Principle “I Am My Brother’s Keeper”; “Love thy
neighbor as thyself” (128th Supreme Convention).

• Unity 2nd degree Principle together we can accomplish far more

than any of us could individually.

• Fraternity 3rd degree Principle we watch out for and take care of
one another.

• Patriotism 4th degree Principle we are proud of our devotion to

God and country, and believe in standing up for both.
Source:
kofc.org

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 Membership in the Order
• Regular -practical Catholic in union with the Holy See, not less than
18 years of age on his last birthday; pays quarterly Council dues,
State and Supreme Council annual per capita charges and levies.
• Honorary -65 years old and 25 consecutive years of membership;
exempt from annual Council dues, but pays State and Supreme
Council annual per capita charges and levies.
• Honorary Life -70 years old and 25 consecutive years of
membership; and those with 50 consecutive years of membership
regardless of age, and all priests and members of religious
communities upon taking the First Degree of the Order; exempt
from further payment of dues, per capita charges and
assessments.

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 Advancement in the Order

• Completed the required Spiritual Formation

Course prior to exemplification;
• Recruited a new member;
• Attained 75% attendance in all Council meetings
and activities;
• Stayed at least 2 months in 1st degree, 4 months
in 2nd degree, and 6 months in 3rd degree.

Requirements are among the standing policies of Luzon Jurisdiction

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 Expected of a Member

• Pays dues faithfully;

• Participates in service program of activities of council;
• Attends fraternal Mass and regular council meeting;
• Wears proper attire during council ceremonial;
• Avails of family protection insurance from KCFAPI;
• Aspires for advancement to highest degree;
• Reinforces his knowledge of Catholic doctrine by
attending seminars and reading the Bible and Church
publications;
• Defends the teachings of the Catholic Church;
• What’s in your mind?.........................................:
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