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| The Columbian Squires is a Leadership
Development Program for young Catholic men ages 10-18 years old. There are over 25,000
Catholic young men in over 1,100 local units, called Circles, throughout the United
States, Canada, Mexico the Philippines, Puerto Rico, the Virgin Islands, the Bahamas, and
Guam. 1. The Squires program is designed to develop young men as Leaders who understand their Catholic religion, who have a strong commitment to the Church, and who are ready, willing, and capable of patterning their lives after the Youth Christ. 2. A Squires Circle must be sponsored by a Knights of Columbus council or Assembly, but is run by and for young men, under the guidance of several Knights, who serve as Counselors. Squires are to be leaders, thus, to the degree they are able, they are given the opportunity to lead, by running their own meetings, investing (initiating) their own members, setting their circle’s agenda, and implementing their program of activities. 3. Squires have fun. They meet new friends they travel, play sports, and socialize. Squires are serious-minded as well. Squires are involved in promoting Catholic education, promoting vocations, marching in defense of unborn life, feeding the hungry, clothing the poor, supporting Special Olympics, and countless other activities; similar to the Knights of Columbus. Thus, the Squires Circle is an athletic team, a youth group, a social club, a spiritual development program, a cultural & civil improvement association, a management training course, and a civil rights organization all rolled into one. 4. The Columbian Squires is the official youth organization of the Knights of Columbus. Sponsoring a Squires Circle in good standing fulfills all four Youth Activity requirements for the Columbian Award. Initial documentation for a Columbian Squires Circle can be obtained by ordering KofC Form 2935 - Columbian Squires Inquiry Kit. For further information on starting a Squires Circle in your council, please contact me at mark_mayer@comcast.net. “A Squires Circle in Every Council” in the Great State of Tennessee. Mark A. Mayer (Mark) KofC Tennessee State Council Squires Director |
