THE COLUMBIAN SQUIRES
| The Columbian Squires program was developed to enhance a young man's opportunities in life -- a chance to receive the leadership training and moral guidance needed to succeed. With so many different types of organizations for young men in today's world, what makes the Squires different? This is a Catholic organization that builds character and develops leadership. While you are a squire, you will have a chance to participate in many different kinds of activities. Programming includes four standing committees -- spiritual activities, service activities, circle activities and membership activities. The goal of each committee is to organize and complete at least four different activities each year. This provides the opportunity for growth in areas such as decision-making, delegation of responsibility, administration, public speaking, public relations, record-keeping, financial responsibility, and program promotion. You won't merely be a participant in those activities. You will plan them, organize them, finance them, promote them, and carry them to completion. Your counsellors will guide, advise, and assist you in learning the skills needed to complete your programs -- but yours is the responsibility for how well these programs are carried out. The circle's programs will enrich you in many ways. They will confirm your commitment to the Church and strengthen your moral character. You will gain a sense of the diversity of people in the world, and find your own place within the community. |
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They will teach you the value of charitable activities. They will
help your body grow strong and prepare you for working
with other people by fostering team spirit. You will become
more comfortable in any social situation. They will increase
your awareness of other young men -- and of your
responsibility toward their growth, as well as your own. You
will become a better leader.
As an elected or appointed leader in your circle, the most
important gifts you can give to your circle and to its
members are your time, effort and enthusiastic support.
The depth of your commitment will determine how much
benefit you receive from your participation. Your
commitment should be a free and concious decision to give
part of yourself to the circle.
help your body grow strong and prepare you for working
with other people by fostering team spirit. You will become
more comfortable in any social situation. They will increase
your awareness of other young men -- and of your
responsibility toward their growth, as well as your own. You
will become a better leader.
As an elected or appointed leader in your circle, the most
important gifts you can give to your circle and to its
members are your time, effort and enthusiastic support.
The depth of your commitment will determine how much
benefit you receive from your participation. Your
commitment should be a free and concious decision to give
part of yourself to the circle.
THE SQUIRES EMBLEM
| The Squires emblem symbolizes the ideals which identify a squire. Centered in a circle and on a maltese cross are the letters, "P," "I," "S" and "C" (which symbolize the unity of physical, intellectual, spritual, and civic life in a squire) Over the maltese cross are the larger letters "C," representing Christ, "S," the Squires, and "K," the Knights by whom the Squires program is sponsored. |
THE FOUNDING OF THE COLUMBIAN SQUIRES
Four years after the first investiture, Brother Barnabas died in New Mexico. The New York Times
wrote, "(he) was a Saint walking amid the crowded, busy, modern ways of men, in active ministry to
boyhood...to how many thousands of individuals he has given a helping hand, no one can estimate."
Brother Barnabas once urged the Knights of Columbus, "...give (a boy) the greatest possible help in
making himself the sort of Christian citizen he wishes to become, and we so urgently need." Over
300,000 young men have been Columbian Squires in more than 4,500 circles in the United States,
Canada, Mexico, the Philippine Islands, Cuba, Panama, Guatemala, the Bahamas, the Virgin Islands,
Guam and Puerto Rico -- a fitting testament to the insight and compassion displayed by both the
Knights of Columbus and Brother Barnabas for the welfare of young men everywhere.
wrote, "(he) was a Saint walking amid the crowded, busy, modern ways of men, in active ministry to
boyhood...to how many thousands of individuals he has given a helping hand, no one can estimate."
Brother Barnabas once urged the Knights of Columbus, "...give (a boy) the greatest possible help in
making himself the sort of Christian citizen he wishes to become, and we so urgently need." Over
300,000 young men have been Columbian Squires in more than 4,500 circles in the United States,
Canada, Mexico, the Philippine Islands, Cuba, Panama, Guatemala, the Bahamas, the Virgin Islands,
Guam and Puerto Rico -- a fitting testament to the insight and compassion displayed by both the
Knights of Columbus and Brother Barnabas for the welfare of young men everywhere.
Click on the link "Special Ties" to read an article written by our State Squires Chairman Paul Crawford
who composed a report for the Ontario Knights of Columbus regarding the special ties Ontario had
with Brother Barnabas McDonald F.S.C. the Founder of the Squires program. We'll bet you didn't
know that one of Brother Barnabas' favorite places in the world was Ontario. By clicking on the link
you will be able to read / download the article which was originally written in 1988 by Mr. Crawford
who was then a District Deputy for the Knights in Ontario. Enjoy!
who composed a report for the Ontario Knights of Columbus regarding the special ties Ontario had
with Brother Barnabas McDonald F.S.C. the Founder of the Squires program. We'll bet you didn't
know that one of Brother Barnabas' favorite places in the world was Ontario. By clicking on the link
you will be able to read / download the article which was originally written in 1988 by Mr. Crawford
who was then a District Deputy for the Knights in Ontario. Enjoy!
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The existence of the Columbian Squires organization is
due to the vision of the Knights of Columbus and the
experience and determination of Brother Barnabas
McDonald, a Christian Brother whose entire adult life
was devoted to the welfare of young men.
Largely because of his previous work with youth,
Brother Barnabas was charged by the Knights of
Columbus with the development of a program for
Catholic young men, which would have the immediate
objectives of developing each member's leadership
abilities.
On August 4, 1925 the first official investiture took
place during the 43rd annual meeting of the Supreme
Council of the Knights of Columbus held in Duluth,
Minnesota. Barnabas Circle 1, sponsored by Duluth
Council 447, thus became the first Columbian Squires
circle. Other circles followed under the sponsorship of a
Knights of Columbus Council or fourth degree
assembly. Each was granted its own charter and
known by its own name and number.
due to the vision of the Knights of Columbus and the
experience and determination of Brother Barnabas
McDonald, a Christian Brother whose entire adult life
was devoted to the welfare of young men.
Largely because of his previous work with youth,
Brother Barnabas was charged by the Knights of
Columbus with the development of a program for
Catholic young men, which would have the immediate
objectives of developing each member's leadership
abilities.
On August 4, 1925 the first official investiture took
place during the 43rd annual meeting of the Supreme
Council of the Knights of Columbus held in Duluth,
Minnesota. Barnabas Circle 1, sponsored by Duluth
Council 447, thus became the first Columbian Squires
circle. Other circles followed under the sponsorship of a
Knights of Columbus Council or fourth degree
assembly. Each was granted its own charter and
known by its own name and number.
THE SPECIAL TIES BROTHER BARNABAS HAD WITH ONTARIO
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