Knights of St.

John International
Knights of St. John International Supreme Organizing & Membership Committee

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Our Goal
To familiarize a Roman Catholic man with the Knights of St. John International its principles and the requirements for membership.

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Knights Prayer
"In Thy strength, O'Lord the just man shall exult, and in Thy salvation he shall rejoice exceedingly. Thou hast given him his heart's desire. We beseech Thee, O'Lord, O'Lord, that every thought, word and action which we offer in the memory of the sufferings of Thy Holy Martyr, Saint John the Baptist, may by his intercession profit us unto salvation through our Lord, Jesus Christ, Thy Son who liveth and reigneth with Thee in the unity of the Holy Spirit, God, world without end." Amen Imprimatur: Walter A. Foery, Foery, D.D., Bishop Emeritus Syracuse, New York. This prayer is recited daily by Knights of St. John International International Knights.

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International Objectives
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Discuss the History of Knights of St. John International. Discuss Membership requirements for Knights of St. John International. Discuss the Knights of St. John International Command Structure. Discuss the Knights of St. John International Grand Commandery Command Structure. Discuss the Knights of St. John International Principles. Discuss the Knights of St. John International Organizational Governance.

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

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History Incorporated in New York State in 1886. 1992 International added with addition of Commanderies outside the United States. Today; represented in (18) Countries: United States, Canada, Western Africa, Trinidad, Tobago, Panama, England and Germany. St. John the Baptist patron saint.

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International Membership
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Roman Catholic man over the age of 16. Not a member of any secret society forbidden by the church. Seek out your Pastor and a Knight to request membership. Receive 1st Degree Initiation with affirmed vote of Commandery. Pay Local Commandery Annual Dues. Participate in Local Commandery events.

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International Principles
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Cultivate love among its Knights for the Roman Catholic Church. Advance the spiritual and material interests of the Church. Promote a filial respect for the authority of the Church. Foster fraternity among its Knights. Improve Knights moral, mental and social condition. Aid, assist and support Knights, their family and dependents when in need. Develop a spirit of love of country. Extend to the whole world the spirit of good will.

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International Organizational Governance
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Knights of St. John International Constitution. Roberts Rule of Order. By-Laws. Elected Board of Directors.

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International Organizational Structure
Supreme Commandery Unattached Commanderies

Supreme Subordinate Commandery

Overseas Grand Commandery

USA Grand Commandery District / Regiment / Battalion Local Commandery

Ghana

Nigeria

District / Regiment / Battalion Local Commandery

Grand Commandery District / Regiment / Battalion Local Commandery

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Grand Commandery Organizational Structure
Grand Commandery
Temple of the Holy Cross 5th Degree Knights Order of Chevaliers 4th Degree Knights

District Commandery

Regiment Battalion Local Commandery

Civil Order

Military Order

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Local Commandery Organizational Structure
Local Commandery

Civil Order Board of Directors

Military Order

President

Spiritual Advisor

1st V. Pres.

2nd V. Pres.

Rec. Sec.

Commander
1st V. Commander

Treasurer

Financial Sect.

Messenger

Guard

Sgt. At Arms
2nd V. Commander Sir Knights & NCOs

(3) To (5) Trustees

Supreme Delegate

Grand Delegate(s)

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Local Commandery Civil Order
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Represented by all Non-Uniformed and Uniformed Knights of a Local Commandery. Board of Directors elected. Conduct Day to Day Business for Local Commandery. Organize Fund Raising Events. Organize Charitable Donations and Charitable Patronage. Organize Social Events. Maintain and Amend Commandery By-Laws.

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Local Commandery Military Order
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Comprised of Uniformed Knights.

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Sir Knights, Non-Commissioned Officers and Officers. 1880 KStJI Military Uniform. 1998 KStJI Marching Uniform.

Uniformed Knights wear:

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

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International Degrees of Knighthood
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1st Degree.
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Exemplified upon joining a Local Commandery.

2nd & 3rd Degree. 4th Degree n Exemplified after 6 months of service. 4th Degree / Order of Chevaliers. n Exemplified upon Uniformed Knights only after 3 years of service. 5th Degree / Nobel Order. n Uniformed Knights exemplified after 10 years of service. 5th Degree n Non-Uniformed Knights exemplified after 15 years of service.

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Forming a Commandery
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Minimum of 15 Roman Catholic men over the age of 16. Petition Knights of St. John International Supreme President for a Charter. Parish Pastor must sign Petition. $55.00 Charter Fee.

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

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