1. (Updated by SK Ted Sandoval, PGK, PFN)
Knights of
Columbus
2. What is Knights of Columbus?What is Knights of Columbus?
The Knights of Columbus is aThe Knights of Columbus is a
Catholic, Family, Fraternal andCatholic, Family, Fraternal and
Service Organization.Service Organization.
3. Established March 29,1882, in NewEstablished March 29,1882, in New
Haven, Connecticut, U.S.A.Haven, Connecticut, U.S.A.
Founded by Fr. Michael J. McGivney,Founded by Fr. Michael J. McGivney,
and 7 Catholic gentlemen who realizedand 7 Catholic gentlemen who realized
the value of insurance protection tothe value of insurance protection to
those families experiencing the loss ofthose families experiencing the loss of
the breadwinner.the breadwinner.
4. What are the Objectives of the
Knights of Columbus
1. To render pecuniary aid to its members,
their families and beneficiaries of
members and their families
2. To render mutual aid and assistance to
its sick, disabled and needy members
and their families
3. To promote social and intellectual
intercourse among its members and
their families; and
4. To promote and conduct educational;
charitable, religious, social welfare, war
relief, public relief work.
5. Aspirations of Fr. Michael J. McGivney
• To help Catholic men remain steadfast in
their faith through mutual
encouragement.
• To promote closer ties of fraternity
among them.
• To set up an elementary system of
insurance so that the widows and
children of members in the group will not
find themselves in direct financial straits.
6. WHO IS FR. McGIVNEY
Eldest of 13 children w/ 4
siblings dying during infancy.
After primary school, worked in
a spoon factory at age 13.
Studied at St. Mary’s Seminary
for priesthood.
Lost his father in 1877, then left
seminary to support family.
Went back to seminary under
sponsorship of several
Bishops.
Upon ordination, was assigned
to St. Mary’s Church where
he founded K of C.
7. Why Knights?
THEY SIGNIFY THAT THE
MEMBERSHIP EMBODIED
KNIGHTLY IDEALS OF
SPIRITUALITY AND SERVICE TO
CHURCH, COUNTRY AND
FELLOWMEN
8. Why Columbus?
THEY FELT THAT, AS
A CATHOLIC GROUP,
IT SHOULD RELATE
TO CHRISTOPHER
COLUMBUS, THE
CATHOLIC
DISCOVERER OF
AMERICA.
THIS WOULD
EMPHASIZE THAT IT
WAS CATHOLIC WHO
DISCOVERED,
EXPLORED AND
9. (Updated by SK Ted Sandoval, PGK, FN)
Knights of
Columbus
10. SUPREME COUNCIL
State Deputies, Past Living State Deputies, Territorial Deputies, Supreme Officers,
Supreme Council Delegates
BOARD OF DIRECTORS
(Chairman: Supreme Knight)
Supreme Council Officers
(CEO: Supreme Knight)
STATE COUNCILS
(or TERRITORIAL JURISDICTIONS)
(CEO: State Deputy)
DISTRICT JURISDICTION
(EO: District Deputies)
SUBORDINATE COUNCILS
(EO Grand Knight)
FOURTH DEGREE
SUPREME ASSEMBLY
PROVINCIAL ASSEMBLY
(EO: Vice Supreme Master)
DISTRICT MASTER
(EO: Master of the 4th
Degree)
ASSEMBLIES
(EO: Faithful Navigator)
11. SUPREME COUNCIL
State Deputies, Past Living State Deputies
Territorial Deputies, Supreme Officers
Supreme Council Delegates
BOARD OF DIRECTORS
(Chairman: Supreme Knight)
STATE COUNCIL
(or TERRITORIAL JURISDICTIONS)
(CEO: State Deputy)
DISTRICT JURISDICTION
(EO: District Deputy)
SUBORDINATES COUNCILS
(EO: Grand Knight)
12.
13. STATE DEPUTY – Arsenio Isidro G. Yap
Immediate Past Luzon Deputy
SD Alonso L. Tan
STATE CHAPLAIN
Bp. Honesto Ongtioco
STATE SECRETARY
Joven B. Joaquin
STATE TREASURER
Joseph Teodoro
STATE ADVOCATE
Justice Jose Reyes,
Jr.
STATE WARDEN
Pascual Carbero
PRORAM DIRECTOR
Ramoncito Ocampo
DIRECTORS / CHAIRMEN DIRECTLY
UNDER
LUZON DEPUTY
MEMBERSHIP DIRECTOR
Bonifacio B. Martinez
Church
Community
Council
Family
Youth
Culture of Life
Ways & Means
Auditor
Seminar
Standards
Cause for Fr. Mc Givney & Fr.
Willmann
Columbian Squires
Retention
Recruitment
New Council Dev’t.
Insurance Promotion
ASST. STATE CHAPLAIN
Msgr. Pedro Quitorio III
14. • State Luzon Deputy Arsenio Isidro G. Yap,
• State Secretary Joven B. Joaquin,
• State Treasurer Joseph P. Teodoro
• State Advocate Justice Jose C. Reyes, Jr.,
• State Warden Pascual C. Carbero,
• State Program Director Bonifacio B. Martinez,
• State Membership Director Ramoncito A. Ocampo,
• State Auditor Raoul A. Villanueva,
• State Seminar Director Rolando S. Luciano
• State Columbian Squires Chairman Jose F. Cuaresma,
• State Ceremonial Chairman Deogenes V. Francia,
• State Ways & Means Chairman
• State Fourth Degree Affairs Chairman Victor E. Pulangco
• State Spiritual Formation Chairman Luis A. Adriano, Jr.,
15. 1. State Church Director Vicente V. Ortega
2. State Community Director Romulo B. Estrella
3. State Council Director Elmer Z. Eroles
4. State Family Directro Alejandro V. Alvaira
5. State Youth Director Eduardo Dudz A.Lara
6. State Culture of Life Director Ted C. Sandoval
SERVICE PROGRAM DIRECTOR REPORTING
TO THE STATE PROGRAM DIRECTOR
- Ramoncito A. Ocampo
24. • Promote the Knights of Columbus as a
premier Catholic organization in the
country in general and in Luzon, in
particular;
• Pursue growth and development
through massive recruitment, retention
programs and council development.
MAJOR POLICIES &
OBJECTIVES
25. 1. Increase membership
2. Develop new councils, reactivate
suspended councils
3. Develop and establish
accountability at all levels.
4. Increase Fraternal Insurance
Patronage rate by 10%.
5. Upgrade Quality of Members.
MAJOR POLICIES & OBJECTIVES
26. 6. Focus recruitment on and assignment of
younger responsible knights.
7. Improve and sustain
indoctrination/orientation of members
8. Strictly implement admission and
retention procedure.
9. Undertake relevant and attractive
project for the Church, Community,
Council, Family, Youth & Culture of Life.
MAJOR POLICIES & OBJECTIVES
27. 10. Monitor payments of Supreme Council
Assessments (SCA) and State Deputy
Assessments (SDA);
11. Undertake meaningful promotional
campaign; actively participate in church,
community, family environment, law and
order oriented national movements for a
more visible Order.
MAJOR POLICIES & OBJECTIVES
28. 12. Strengthen knowledge of Faith by
complying with Spiritual and
Formation courses from admission
to the promotion of members.
13. Organize Columbian Squires &
Squirettes Circle in every council.
14. Actively support parish activities
and establish close support with
priests and bishops.
MAJOR POLICIES & OBJECTIVES
