Ch 8: Knights of Columbus Funeral Rites Flashcards
What are the knights of Columbus?
A fraternal organization
What are other names for the Knights of Columbus?
K of C
The Knights
Who was the founder?
Father Michael J McGivney
(1852-1890)
When did McGivney found the Knights? And where?
1882
New Haven, CT
What religion are they a fraternity of?
Catholicism
Who are they named in honor of?
Cristopher Columbus
What are the membership recuirments?
- Limited to Catholic men
- 18 years old or older
- In good standing WITH CATHOLIC CHURCH
- Membership fee
How many members are there around the world?
2.0 million
Investing time, effort, and resources into values of _______, ____________, ______________, and ____________ since February 6, 1882
Charity
Unity
Fraternity
Patriotism
Catholic men who lead, ________, protect, and ________
Serve
Defend
Share a desire to be better _____________, ______, _________, ___________, and role models and put charity and community first
Husbands
Sons
Fathers
Neighbors
Founded to meet needs of who?
Immigrants
Refugees
Families suffering from the death of a breadwinner
In the funeral service, who do they pray for?
The soul of a departed Knight
What do they pray during the wake of the departed brother?
Rosary
What are the 4 degrees of Membership?
Charity
Unity
Fraternity
Patriotism
What degree of Knight is a full member and eligible to pursue 4th degree?
3rd Degree
Less than what % reach level of 4th degree membership?
20%
As they level up, do the uniforms also change?
Yes
What does the uniform include for 4th degree Knights?
A beret and a white sash
Who gets Honor Guard?
3rd and 4th degree Knights
Who gets a Wake?
3rd and 4th degree Knights
Who gets a Funeral Mass?
4th degree Knights
How long does Honors approx. last?
20 minutes
Who signs the Resolution of Condolence?
Grand Knight
What is a Resolution of Condolence?
A paper to the family saying thank you to the deceased for their honor and dedication
