Emblem of the Order
The emblem of the Order dates from the second Supreme Council
meeting on May 12, 1883, when James T. Mullen, who was then supreme
knight, designed it.
The emblem indicates a shield mounted upon the Formée cross (having
the arms narrow at the center and expanding toward the ends). The
shield is that associated with a medieval knight. The Formée cross is
the representation of a traditional artistic design of the cross of
Christ through which all graces of redemption were procured for
mankind. This then represents the Catholic spirit of the Order.
Mounted on the shield are three objects: a fasces (a bundle of rods
bound together about an ax with the blade projecting) standing
vertically and, crossed behind it, an anchor and a dagger or short
sword. The fasces from Roman days, carried before magistrates as an
emblem of authority, is symbolic of authority which must exist in any
tightly-bonded and efficiently operating organization. The anchor is
the mariner's symbol for Columbus, patron of the Order, while the
short sword or dagger was the weapon of the Knight when engaged upon
an errand of mercy. Thus, the shield expresses Catholic Knighthood in
organized merciful action, and with the letters, K of C, it proclaims
this specific form of activity.
The red, white, and blue in the
background of the shield and the foreground of the Cross of Malta are
the colors of our beloved country.
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Red is the color of stout-hearted
courage, of pulsing activity and a full measure of devotion.
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Blue is the symbol of hope, of calm
tranquility under God, and of confidence in the protection of our
country, established under God.
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White is the symbol of nobility of
purpose, of purity of aim, and of crucible tried ideals to be
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FAITH, HOPE, CHARITY
But there is another symbolism of color in red, white, and blue.
This is the ecclesiastical symbolism in which;
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Red becomes the reflection of the
drops of Christ's redemptive blood, shed upon Calvary, and of the
Martyr's blood shed in defense of the faith. Red, then, is the
symbol of Faith, of belief in Christ, in the Redemption, and in
the mission of every man to spread the knowledge and love of Jesus
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White is the color of the Eucharistic
Host, pledge of God's Eucharistic presence among men, of the
infinite love God had for man, and of the overwhelming affection
which the God man had for each individual. White then is the
symbol of Christ like Charity.
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Blue is the color of Our Lady's
mantle, in which she draped her beloved Son, through whom
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Brothers, be thus edified of the
meaning of this, the noble Emblem of our Order. Always wear it with
Pride, Dignity, and Honor, and be inspired to live the virtues it
proclaims.
the
Squires Emblem
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The
Squires emblem contains the same colors and the Third
Degree Emblem.
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The Yellow
Circle is representative of the organization to which
Columbian Squires belong called a Circle.
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The words
around the circle, "Esto Dignus" are Latin for
"Be Worthy"
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The Cross
located in the center background is the Maltese Cross
and is symbolic of the fact that Christ should be at
the center of our lives.
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At the
center of the cross is the letter "K" which stands for
the word "Knights."
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Unlike
Councils and Assemblies which are formed based on
membership numbers, Columbian Squire Circles must be
associated with a Council.
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The large
"C" and "S" stand for the words "Columbian Squires"
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The S, C,
P, and I stand for the following:
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S is for
Spiritual Growth,
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C is for
Citizenship,
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P is for
Physical Development, and
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I is for
Intellectual Development.
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