Knights of St. John Knights of St. John International International

Knights of St. John International

Supreme

Organizing & Membership Committee

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Our GoalOur Goal

To familiarize a Roman Catholic man To familiarize a Roman Catholic man with the with the

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its principles and the requirements for its principles and the requirements for membership.membership.

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KnightKnights Prayers Prayer"In Thy strength, "In Thy strength, O'LordO'Lord the just man shall exult, andthe just man shall exult, and

in Thy salvation he shall rejoice exceedingly.in Thy salvation he shall rejoice exceedingly.Thou hast given him his heart's desire.Thou hast given him his heart's desire.

We beseech Thee, We beseech Thee, O'LordO'Lord, that every thought, word and action, that every thought, word and actionwhich we offer in the memory of the sufferings of which we offer in the memory of the sufferings of

Thy Holy Martyr, Saint John the Baptist,Thy Holy Martyr, Saint John the Baptist,may by his intercession profit us unto salvationmay by his intercession profit us unto salvation

through our Lord, Jesus Christ, Thy Sonthrough our Lord, Jesus Christ, Thy Sonwho who livethliveth and and reignethreigneth with Theewith Thee

in the unity of the Holy Spirit, God,in the unity of the Holy Spirit, God,world without end."world without end."

AmenAmen

Imprimatur: Walter A. Imprimatur: Walter A. FoeryFoery, D.D., Bishop Emeritus Syracuse, New York., D.D., Bishop Emeritus Syracuse, New York.

This prayer is recited daily by Knights of St. John InternationaThis prayer is recited daily by Knights of St. John International Knights.l Knights.

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ObjectivesObjectives

nn Discuss the History of Knights of St. John International.Discuss the History of Knights of St. John International.nn Discuss Membership requirements for Knights of St. John Discuss Membership requirements for Knights of St. John

International.International.nn Discuss the Knights of St. John International Command Discuss the Knights of St. John International Command

Structure.Structure.nn Discuss the Knights of St. John International Grand Discuss the Knights of St. John International Grand

Commandery Command Structure.Commandery Command Structure.nn Discuss the Knights of St. John International Principles.Discuss the Knights of St. John International Principles.nn Discuss the Knights of St. John International Discuss the Knights of St. John International

Organizational Governance.Organizational Governance.

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ObjectivesObjectives

nn Discuss NonDiscuss Non--Uniformed and Uniformed Knights.Uniformed and Uniformed Knights.nn Discuss a Local Discuss a Local CommanderyCommanderyss Civil Order.Civil Order.nn Discuss a Local Discuss a Local CommanderyCommanderyss Military Order. Military Order. nn Discuss the Knights of St. John International Degrees.Discuss the Knights of St. John International Degrees.nn Forming a Local Commandery.Forming a Local Commandery.

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HistoryHistorynn Incorporated in New York State in 1886.Incorporated in New York State in 1886.nn 1992 1992 InternationalInternational added with addition of added with addition of

Commanderies outside the United States.Commanderies outside the United States.nn Today; represented in (18) Countries: United Today; represented in (18) Countries: United

States, Canada, Western Africa, Trinidad, States, Canada, Western Africa, Trinidad, Tobago, Panama, England and Germany. Tobago, Panama, England and Germany.

nn St. John the Baptist patron saint.St. John the Baptist patron saint.

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MembershipMembership

nn Roman Catholic man over the age of 16.Roman Catholic man over the age of 16.nn Not a member of any secret society forbidden by the Not a member of any secret society forbidden by the

church.church.nn Seek out your Pastor and a Knight to request Seek out your Pastor and a Knight to request

membership.membership.nn Receive 1Receive 1stst Degree Initiation with affirmed vote of Degree Initiation with affirmed vote of

Commandery.Commandery.nn Pay Local Commandery Annual Dues.Pay Local Commandery Annual Dues.nn Participate in Local Commandery events.Participate in Local Commandery events.

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PrinciplesPrinciples

n Cultivate love among its Knights for the Roman Catholic Church.n Advance the spiritual and material interests of the Church.n Promote a filial respect for the authority of the Church.n Foster fraternity among its Knights.n Improve Knights moral, mental and social condition.n Aid, assist and support Knights, their family and dependents when in

need.n Develop a spirit of love of country.n Extend to the whole world the spirit of good will.

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Organizational GovernanceOrganizational Governance

nn Knights of St. John International Constitution.Knights of St. John International Constitution.nn RobertRoberts Rule of Order.s Rule of Order.nn ByBy--Laws.Laws.nn Elected Board of Directors.Elected Board of Directors.

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Organizational StructureOrganizational Structure

Supreme Commandery

Overseas Grand Commandery

District / Regiment / Battalion

Supreme Subordinate Commandery

Ghana Nigeria

Local Commandery

USA Grand Commandery

District / Regiment / Battalion

Local Commandery

District / Regiment / Battalion

Local Commandery

Grand Commandery

Unattached Commanderies

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Organizational StructureOrganizational Structure

Grand Commandery

District Commandery

Regiment

Temple of the Holy Cross5th Degree Knights

Battalion

Order of Chevaliers4th Degree Knights

Local Commandery

Regiment

Civil Order Military Order

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Organizational StructureOrganizational Structure

Local Commandery

Civil Order Board of Directors

2nd V. Pres.

Military Order

(3) To (5) Trustees

1st V. Pres.President Rec. Sec.

Treasurer Financial Sect.

Commander

1st V. Commander

2nd V. Commander

Sir Knights &NCOs

Messenger Guard Sgt. At Arms

Spiritual Advisor

Grand Delegate(s)Supreme Delegate

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Local CommanderyLocal CommanderyCivil OrderCivil Order

nn Represented by all NonRepresented by all Non--Uniformed and Uniformed Knights of Uniformed and Uniformed Knights of a Local Commandery.a Local Commandery.

nn Board of Directors elected.Board of Directors elected.nn Conduct Day to Day Business for Local Commandery.Conduct Day to Day Business for Local Commandery.nn Organize Fund Raising Events.Organize Fund Raising Events.nn Organize Charitable Donations and Charitable Patronage.Organize Charitable Donations and Charitable Patronage.nn Organize Social Events.Organize Social Events.nn Maintain and Amend Commandery ByMaintain and Amend Commandery By--Laws. Laws.

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Local CommanderyLocal CommanderyMilitary OrderMilitary Order

nn Comprised of Uniformed Knights.Comprised of Uniformed Knights.nn Sir Knights, NonSir Knights, Non--Commissioned Officers and Officers.Commissioned Officers and Officers.

nn Uniformed Knights wear: Uniformed Knights wear: nn 1880 KStJI Military Uniform.1880 KStJI Military Uniform.nn 1998 KStJI Marching Uniform. 1998 KStJI Marching Uniform.

nn Commander and (2) Vice Commanders Elected.Commander and (2) Vice Commanders Elected.nn Commander appoints Sergeants and Corporals.Commander appoints Sergeants and Corporals.nn Commander organizes Military Order Turnouts.Commander organizes Military Order Turnouts.nn Commander organizes Commander organizes School of the KnightSchool of the Knight to train Uniformed Knights.to train Uniformed Knights.nn Commander organizes Commander organizes School of the OfficerSchool of the Officer..nn Prayer Indulgences provided by Pope Pius XI Nov. 13Prayer Indulgences provided by Pope Pius XI Nov. 13thth, 1923. , 1923.

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Degrees of KnighthoodDegrees of Knighthood

nn 11stst Degree.Degree.nn Exemplified upon joining a Local Commandery.Exemplified upon joining a Local Commandery.

nn 22ndnd & 3& 3rdrd Degree.Degree.nn Exemplified after 6 months of service.Exemplified after 6 months of service.

nn 44thth Degree / Order of Chevaliers.Degree / Order of Chevaliers.nn Exemplified upon Uniformed Knights only after 3 years of Exemplified upon Uniformed Knights only after 3 years of

service.service.nn 55thth Degree / Nobel Order.Degree / Nobel Order.

nn Uniformed Knights exemplified after 10 years of service.Uniformed Knights exemplified after 10 years of service.nn NonNon--Uniformed Knights exemplified after 15 years of service.Uniformed Knights exemplified after 15 years of service.

4th Degree

5th Degree

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Forming a CommanderyForming a Commandery

nn Minimum of 15 Roman Catholic men over the Minimum of 15 Roman Catholic men over the age of 16.age of 16.

nn Petition Knights of St. John International Petition Knights of St. John International Supreme President for a Charter.Supreme President for a Charter.

nn Parish Pastor must sign Petition.Parish Pastor must sign Petition.nn $55.00 Charter Fee. $55.00 Charter Fee.

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SummarySummary

The Knights of St. John International is a The Knights of St. John International is a Roman Catholic menRoman Catholic mens fraternal organization s fraternal organization that stands for Roman Catholic Virtues of that stands for Roman Catholic Virtues of Faith, Hope and Charity under a banner of Faith, Hope and Charity under a banner of Fraternity. Fraternity.

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