New Fourth Degree Knights for Council 9463 pictured with veteran SK Gilbert Casillas. From L to R: SK Jose Perez, SK Robert Reyes, SK Gilbert Casillas, SK Ray Lopez, and SK Daniel Valdez.
27 August 2022 — Four members of Council 9463 became the latest additions to the highest degree in the Knights of Columbus.
Grand Knight Robert Reyes, Financial Secretary Ray Lopez, Chancellor Jose Perez, and Recorder Daniel Valdez, were inducted into the Fourth Degree at an exemplification ceremony conducted on 27 August 2022 at St. John Neumann Catholic Church in San Antonio. TX.
When the Knights of Columbus was founded in 1882, three principles united its members: charity, unity and fraternity. At that time people feared that members of the Catholic faith owed their entire allegiance to the Church and could not be trusted as citizens of their country. Patriotism was added to the Order’s principles in 1900, based on the idea that Knights are loyal to both God and country.
Members who wish to live out patriotism together can join “the Fourth Degree.” Members of this degree have the special honor of holding the title “Sir Knight,” participating in color and honor guards and organizing programs that promote Catholic citizenship. They also become part of a Fourth Degree Assembly in their area. There are more than 3,500 Fourth Degree assemblies around the world.
Congratulations to our new “Sir Knights”!
