The Fourth Degree in
Guam and Saipan
Master of the Fourth Degree -
Sir Knight Victor I. Rivera, Sr.
Marshal of the Fourth Degree
- Sir Knight John T. Blas<
Assemblies:
Santa Marian Kamalin Assembly
# 1555
Faithful Navigator - Frank
Florig
Archbishop F. C. Flores
Assembly #2386
Faithful Navigator -
Napoleon Manlangit
St. Jude Thaddeus Assembly
#2419
Faithful Navigator - Joseph F.
Bamba
Fr. Arnold Bendowske
Assembly #2576, Saipan
Faithful Navigator - Dionicio S. Camacho
The Patriotic Degree:
Another degree open to members of the Knights of Columbus is that of the Fourth (or Patriotic) Degree. 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 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. 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 honor guards at civic and religious functions, an activity which has brought worldwide recognition to the Knights of Columbus organization.