Next Exemplification of Patriotism
Saturday, June 13, 2026
St. Mark the Evangelist Church
West Hartford
Saturday, June 13, 2026
St. Mark the Evangelist Church
West Hartford
ANSWER THE CALL TO THE FOURTH DEGREE
Take the next step in Patriotism, Faith, and Service.
District Master Chris Randall invites eligible Knights to advance to the Fourth Degree—the visible arm of the Knights of Columbus!
Join the Patriotic Degree and become a Sir Knight during the 250th Anniversary year of our great nation.
This is more than a ceremony—it’s a commitment to faith, country, and brotherhood.
Who Can Join?
Third Degree Knights
First Degree Knights: contact your Grand Knight to advance to 3rd Degree!
Family & Friends Welcome
Vivat Jesus,
Chris Randall, District Master
[email protected]
860-490-3566
Take the next step in Patriotism, Faith, and Service.
District Master Chris Randall invites eligible Knights to advance to the Fourth Degree—the visible arm of the Knights of Columbus!
Join the Patriotic Degree and become a Sir Knight during the 250th Anniversary year of our great nation.
This is more than a ceremony—it’s a commitment to faith, country, and brotherhood.
Who Can Join?
Third Degree Knights
First Degree Knights: contact your Grand Knight to advance to 3rd Degree!
Family & Friends Welcome
Vivat Jesus,
Chris Randall, District Master
[email protected]
860-490-3566
The Fourth Degree is the Patriotic Degree
It is an extension of the third degree. Members of this degree are addressed as “Sir Knight”. The primary purpose of the Fourth Degree is to foster the spirit of patriotism and to encourage active Catholic citizenship.
Only Fourth Degree Knights may optionally join the Knights of Columbus’ prestigious Color Corps. The visible arm of the Knights, as they are often seen in parades, Church events & Mass's and other local events wearing their uniform, beret, baldric & sword.
The need for a patriotic degree was first considered in 1886, and a special plea was made at the National Meeting of 1899. The first Fourth Degree exemplification followed in 1900 with 1,100 Knights participating at the Lenox Lyceum in New York City. Today there are more than 2,500 Assemblies.
As of August 1, 2024 there are 4,814 Sir Knights in Connecticut, exemplifying 704 new Sir Knights in Connecticut during the last 4 years (2020-2024).
To Contact our Assembly,
please email: [email protected] or click on “Contact Us" in the Menu
It is an extension of the third degree. Members of this degree are addressed as “Sir Knight”. The primary purpose of the Fourth Degree is to foster the spirit of patriotism and to encourage active Catholic citizenship.
Only Fourth Degree Knights may optionally join the Knights of Columbus’ prestigious Color Corps. The visible arm of the Knights, as they are often seen in parades, Church events & Mass's and other local events wearing their uniform, beret, baldric & sword.
The need for a patriotic degree was first considered in 1886, and a special plea was made at the National Meeting of 1899. The first Fourth Degree exemplification followed in 1900 with 1,100 Knights participating at the Lenox Lyceum in New York City. Today there are more than 2,500 Assemblies.
As of August 1, 2024 there are 4,814 Sir Knights in Connecticut, exemplifying 704 new Sir Knights in Connecticut during the last 4 years (2020-2024).
To Contact our Assembly,
please email: [email protected] or click on “Contact Us" in the Menu