Massachusetts State Squires

Ryan Burke State Chief Squire		James J. Holmes, FDD State Squires Chairman
Kyle Cassavant Deputy Chief Squire	Dan Vello State Notary Squire	Bryan Brogan State Bursar Squire
Nick Foster State Marshall Squire	Todd Cox State Sentry Squire	Robert Fidalgo Immediate Past Chief Squire

DATES TO REMEMBER

        There are many events being planned for the upcoming year and we look forward to adding additional Circles. Please contact James J. Holmes, FDD,  Squires Chairman, at (508) 997-5017 or via e-mail at MAStateCircle@aol.com for more information.

ABOUT THE SQUIRES

Questions and Answers

What is the Columbian Squires?
        The official youth organization of the Knights of Columbus.

Who are the Columbian Squires?
        Catholic young men between the ages of 10 and 18 who are members of a unit called a circle.

How does a young man join the organization?
        By invitation from a Squire or a Knight.

What is the best age group for your first class?
        We recommend the 10-16 age group for the first class.

Is there a minimum number of candidates required for the first class?
        Yes! 10 young men - To institute and charter a new circle or to reactivate an old circle at least 10 members are required.

What is the purpose of the Squires?

        Section II, Article of the Laws and Rules of the Columbian Squires states the object of the program to be:  “The spiritual, cultural, civic, social and physical improvement of its members, and the development of their leadership qualities.”  COLUMBIA, the monthly magazine of the Knights of Columbus, has described the aims of the Columbian Squires similarly:  “...to prepare Catholic young men to become leaders among their fellow citizens.”  Since the founding of the Columbian Squires, these intentions have been steadfastly pursued.

        Currently, leadership training takes place in four activities areas:  spiritual, circle, membership and service.  The spiritual activities committee of the circle is responsible for planning programs of a religious nature, like retreats, visits to seminaries, vocations-related programs, monthly squire-parents Masses and others.

        The circle activities committee is responsible for planning programs that promote brotherhood among members and promote the image of the circle in the community via public relations efforts.  This committee also coordinates circle athletic events.

Squires Emblem

The Squires emblem symbolizes the ideals which identify a squire.  On the arms of a Maltese cross are the letters “P”, which represents the physical development necessary to make the body as strong as the spirit; “I”, which stands for the intellectual development needed for cultural and mental maturity; “S”, which represents the spiritual growth and practice of our faith and “C”, which stands for the development of citizenship and civic life.  The larger letters “C”, representing Christ; “S”, the Squires; and “K” the Knights of Columbus by whom the Squires program is sponsored, are intertwined in the center of the cross.  They are the three foundations of the program.  “Esto Dignus”, the Squires’ motto encircling the emblem, is Latin for “Be Worthy.”

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