Archbishop Paul Leibold Assembly #1621 at 1800 Ohio Pike, Amelia, OH 45102-2019 US - Learn more About the 4th Degree
Learn more About the 4th 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. Fourth Degree members must retain their membership as Third Degree members in the local council to remain in good standing. Certain members of the Fourth Degree serve as Color Guards and Honor Guards at civic and religious functions, an activity which has brought worldwide recognition to the Knights of Columbus organization. Honor Guardsmen have mastered the "Manual of the Swordsmen". The District Commander of the Color Corps wears a green lined cape and chapeau. The Color Corp Commander wears a purple lined cape and chapeau. The current Navigator wears a white lined cape and white chapeau, as do all Past Navigators. Finally, all other members of the Color Corp wear red lined capes and white chapeaus.
Our Organization's History
On February 22, 1900, the first exemplification of that degree was held in New York City. The ritual added patriotism to the three original principles of the Order: charity, unity and fraternity. Any Third Degree member in good standing, one year after the anniversary of his First Degree, is ...
Curious about the emblem of the 4th Degree?
The Fourth Degree emblem consisting of three overlaid objects representing the Trinity. The Globe represents God the Father, Creator of Heaven and Earth.
Making a Difference
The Fourth Degree is the highest and most prestigious degree within the Knights of Columbus. It is a group of outstanding Knights who are dedicated to the service of their Church, their country and our Order. These men are unified in the Fourth Degree to ...