Our Lady of Guadelupe 4th Degree Honor Guard escorted the casket of Dick Wade to the hearse.
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Below is a slideshow of the 125th Anniversary of the 4th Degree Exemplifacation held at Christ Cathedral in Garden Grove, CA( in Orange County).Featuring our latest Sir Knights, Juan Carlos Gomez and Omar Gaitán. Faithfull Navigator, Ed Dondero, and Tim Snowball, from Our Lady of Guadalupe Assembly, mentored our new Sir Knights.
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Patriotic Degree
Fourth Degree and California History: During the first eighteen years of its existence, the Knights of Columbus had only the first three degrees representing Charity, Unity and Fraternity. At the close of the century it was decided to establish a degree representing patriotism, one which would be more selective in its appeal than the traditional or basic degrees. The new ritual was named the Fourth Degree and was first exemplified in New York on February 22nd, 1900. Fourteen hundred members were chosen to witness this ceremony. It was expected that they would recruit from their councils other Knights worthy of receiving the highest degree. In the years that followed, the patriotic honor was exemplified in various cities and those who took it became a special group, or an assembly within their respective councils. Formal organization came in 1910 when the Supreme Council provided a government for the degree and gave it a basic law. The Patriotic Degree was exemplified for the first time in the state of California, in the City of Los Angeles on June 10th, 1905. This was in connection with the convention of the Supreme Council being held at that time in the City of Our Lady Queen of the Angels. Three years later the Patriotic Degree again was conferred in California. This time in the City of San Francisco on May 10th, 1908. Those who took the degree then, along with those who previously had received it 1905, formed the nucleus of the Fourth Degree membership in the state and constituted the local assemblies of their respective councils. California was made a Fourth Degree District between 1910-1911. In 1912 the main District of California was divided into two Districts… Northern District and Southern District. Because of the growth of the Fourth Degree in both the Northern and Southern California Districts, the Supreme Board of Directors in April of 1958 created the Central California District. Those are the three Districts that we have today. Join the Patriotic DegreeIf you are over 18 years of age; a citizen of the country in which you reside; a practical Catholic in union with the Holy See; and you are a Third Degree member in good standing, it’s time to consider joining the ranks of the Patriotic Degree. There is no longer a waiting period to join. To learn more about the Patriotic Degree click here. . “O God, who chose your servant Pope Leo XIV in succession to the Apostle Peter
as shepherd of the whole flock, look favorably on the supplications of your people and grant that, as Vicar of Christ on earth, he may confirm his brethren and that the whole Church may be in communion with him in the bond of unity, love and peace, so that in you, the shepherd of souls, all may know the truth and attain life eternal. Through our Lord Jesus Christ, your Son, who lives and reigns with you in the unity of the Holy Spirit, God, for ever and ever. Amen.” 
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COLOR CORPS
When knighthood was in flower, knights carried the sword to defend their God, their Church, their country and their fellow man according to the code of chivalry. Today, Sir Knights wear regalia and carry the sword to honor Christ and His apostles, especially on religious and civic occasions specified in this manual. Hence, the primary purpose of the Fourth Degree is to encourage active Catholic citizenship and foster the spirit of patriotism in members and the community at large. The Color Corps members exemplify all the principles of our Order:
Prayer for Canonization of
Blessed Michael McGivney God, our Father, protector of the poor and defender of the widow and orphan, you called your priest, Father Michael J. McGivney, to be an apostle of Christian family life and to lead the young to the generous service of their neighbor. Through the example of his life and virtue may we follow your Son, Jesus Christ, more closely, fulfilling his commandment of charity and building up his Body which is the Church. Let the inspiration of your servant prompt us to greater confidence in your love so that we may continue his work of caring for the needy and the outcast. We humbly ask that you glorify your servant Blessed Father Michael J. McGivney on earth according to the design of your holy will. Through his intercession, grant the favor I now present (here make your request). Through Christ our Lord. Amen. |
Congratulations 🎉🍾 to WFN Timothy Snowball and his lovely bride Melissa, who exchanged wedding vows Sunday,August 3rd 2025 at Santa Sophia Church ⛪️ VIVAT JESUS!
The Knights of OLOG Assembly Honor Guard #2449 presented at Guardian Angels Parish in Santee, CA on the August 13th 2025 for the feast day of Blessed Michael McGivney. His birthday was August 12th and anniversary of his passing August 14th.
Knights of Columbus Honor Guard Competition in 2022 from Assembly 2292 VIVAT JESUS!
(Just a demonstration video)
(Just a demonstration video)
