St. Bonaventure Council 12240
1301 S.W. 136th Avenue
Davie, Florida, 33325-4300

Membership

| Who are the Knights | Membership Benefits | Why Join |
| How to Join | 4th Degree | Ladies Auxiliary | Columbian Squires |

Who are the Knights

The Knights of Columbus is the world's largest Catholic family fraternal service organization with 1.7 million members. It provides members and their families with volunteer opportunities in service to the Catholic Church, their communities, families and young people.

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Membership Benefits

As a member of the Knights of Columbus you and your family enjoy many benefits, including 12 free issues annually of the Columbia magazine, the world's largest Catholic family magazine, eligibility to join the Knights of Columbus top-ranked life insurance program, and many more family and personal benefits.

The St. Bonaventure Council is active in both the State and Community levels. We have many programs that combine local parish (School) support as well as programs that support State and National. Our activities include: Our famous "Pancake and Egg Breakfast" which is held once per month except for July and August. The annual Spelling Bee and Basketball Free-through contest at the School. Our Tootsie-Roll drive to help the Retarded. We also host a coffee & donuts after Sunday Mass except for Pancake and Egg Breakfast days.

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Why Join the Knights of Columbus?

Imagine being part of an organization that fills your heart and your mind with the joy of giving to others and the feeling that comes with making a difference.

Knights are Catholic men, 18 years of age and older, who are committed to making their community a better place, while supporting their Church. Being a Knight is more than camaraderie; it is being involved with your community; it is supporting your local Catholic Church, while enhancing your own faith; it is about protecting and enhancing your family life.

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How to Join

Membership in the Knights of Columbus is open to practicing Catholic men in union with the Holy See, who are at least 18 years old. A practicing Catholic is one who lives up to the Commandments of God and the precepts of the Church. Application blanks are available from any member of the Knights of Columbus.

The membership committee meets on the first Wednesday of the month, just before the regular Council Meeting. Interested candidates should contact the committee before the meeting in order to schedule an interview. All men who were past Columbian Squires are automatically eligible for admission into the K of C. For information on joining the St. Bonaventure Council of the Knights of Columbus contact: The Grand Knight or Membership Director of this council.

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4th Degree

Any Third Degree member in good standing, one year after the anniversary of his First Degree, is eligible for membership in the Fourth Degree. The primary purpose of the Fourth Degree is to foster the spirit of patriotism by promoting responsible citizenship and a love of and loyalty to the Knights' respective countries through active membership in local Fourth Degree groups (called "assemblies"). Certain members of the Fourth Degree serve as honor guards at civic and religious functions, an activity that has brought worldwide recognition to the Knights of Columbus. For more information contact: Bill Braun our 4th Degree representative at: wmbraunjr@aol.com

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Ladies Auxiliary / Columbiettes

The Ladies Auxiliary's main function is to SUPPORT the men and the council. They do this primarily by providing help at events, cooking for events and providing monetary help. They also generally do help with setting up and beautifying the hall for events. Currently no Ladies Auxiliary is in practice at St. Bonaventure, however St. Bonaventure does have an active women's council of the Columbiettes. The organization is an independent Catholic Women's organization with the Blessed Mother, St. Therese the Little Flower and St. Joan of Arc as patronesses. The Columbiettes host programs that include works of Charity, devotion and promotion of Catholic Values. For information on the Columbiettes, contact: Virginia Braun (954) 349-8926

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Squires

Under the guidance of Christian Brother Barnabas McDonald (1865-1929), the first Columbian Squires circle was instituted in 1925. Membership in the Squires is for Catholic boys between the ages of 12 and 17. Squires' activities are many, varying from spiritual to active service for the Church and community. Each circle elects officer members from their own rank, teaching skills of leadership and responsibility.

The St. Bonaventure Squires Circle was established in 2005.

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