2. COLUMBIAN SQUIRES
A society for young Catholic
gentlemen ages 10-18 years old
The official Catholic youth arm of
the Knights of Columbus
Future members of the Knights of
Columbus
DEFINITION

3. The purpose of this society is
the spiritual, cultural, civic,
social and physical
improvement of its members &
the development of their
leadership qualities. (Section II,
Art. II.)
OBJECTIVE
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4. Each unit shall be known as a
Circle and shall be identified by
the number assigned by the
Supreme Council Committee on
Charters upon Institution of the
Circle. (Section II, Art. III)
ORGANIZATION
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5. COLUMBIAN SQUIRES
Brother Barnabas Mcdonald, (real name,
Edward Patrick Mcdonald)
August 4, 1925 - Duluth, Minnesota, USA
Barnabas Circle No. 1, sponsored by Duluth
Council No. 447
Philippines – Cebu City, Nov. 5, 1950
Circle 623, Council 3106
FOUNDING OF THE

6. SQUIRES DIFFERENT
The purpose of the Squires program is to develop
young men as Catholic leaders who understand
their religion
A Squires circle is designed to be run both by and
for young men.
A Squires is an athletic team, a youth group, a
social club, a cultural and civic improvement
association, management training program, and a
spiritual awareness course all rolled into one.
WHAT MAKES A

7. COLUMBIAN SQUIRES?
Catholic young men between the ages
of 10 and 18 who are members of unit
called “CIRCLE.”
WHO ARE THE
HOW TO JOIN THE
COLUMBIAN SQUIRES?
By invitation from a Squire or a Knight.

8. SQUIRES EMBLEM
The Squires emblem symbolizes the ideals which
identify a Squire. Centered in a circle and on a maltese
cross the letters “P” “I” “S” and “C” (which symbolize
the unity of physical, intellectual, spiritual and civic life
in a squire) are the larger letters “C”, representing
Christ, “S,” the squires, and “K,” the Knights by whom
the Squires program is sponsored. ESTO DIGNUS means
“BE WORTHY” or “Maging Karapat-dapat”

9. CIRCLE SPONSORSHIP
The Local Council
Fourth Degree Assembly
REQUIREMENTS TO INSTITUTE A CIRCLE
Recruit 30 young men as candidates
Fill up & submit Notice of Intent (Form 460), Election
Report (Form 468) & Membership Documents (Form 280)
TO REACTIVATE
All except Form 460
CEREMONIAL TEAM
Contact your local Council / District Investiture Team or
Luzon office
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10. ORGANIZATIONAL STRUCTURE
SQUIRES KC
• Chief Squire Grand Knight
• Deputy Chief Squire Deputy Grand Knight
• Notary Recorder
• Bursar Treasurer
• Marshal Warden
• Sentry Inside Guard
• Arm Captain Guard
• Pole Captain Guard
• Father Prior Chaplain
• Chief Counselor Adviser
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11. SERVICE PROGRAMS
SPIRITUAL
SERVICE
CIRCLE
MEMBERSHIP
SUPERVISION ADVISORY
BOARD
COUNCIL
Grand Knight
Deputy GK
Father Prior
ASSEMBLY
Faithful Navigator
Faithful Captain
Faithful Friar
PARISH CIRCLES
Chief Counselor
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12. COMMON PROBLEM ENCOUNTERED
APPOINTING OF COUNSELLORS
ACTIVE CIRCLE BUT NO ACTIVITY
ACTIVE COUNCIL BUT NO SQUIRES CIRCLE
ACTIVE CIRCLE BUT NO REPORTS
NO RESPONSE FROM ALL COMMUNICATIONS
LACK OF COORDINATION
LACK OF SUPPORTING DOCUMENTS IN INSTITUTING
LATE SUBMISSION OF ALL REPORT FORMS
LACK OF FUNDS FOR CIRCLE ACTIVITIES
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13. “The primary goal of Columbian
Squires program is leadership
training.”
VIRGIL C. DECHANT
Former Supreme Knight
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14. “The supreme purpose of the
Columbian Squires is character
building.”
BROTHER BARNABAS
Squires Founder
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15. “The most important factor in
the success of our Columbian
Squires program is the
leadership which our mature
knights furnish to adolescent
squire.”
BROTHER BARNABAS
Squires Founder
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