ST. GREGORY COUNCIL No. 14687 -Â Amherst, New York
K of C FOURTH DEGREE
TRINITY ASSEMBLY #746
755 Erie Avenue
North Tonawanda, NY 14120
The primary purpose of the Fourth Degree is to foster the spirit of patriotism by promoting responsible citizenship and a love of and loyalty to the Knights’ respective countries through active membership in local Fourth Degree groups called assemblies.
Trinity Assembly Meetings
Assembly meetings are held on the third Monday of each month at a different council venue. All 3rd and 4th degree members from any of the Assembly Member Councils are invited. There is an optional meal at 6PM and the meeting starts at 7PM.
The Fourth Degree
The fourth is the "Patriotic Degree" allowing Knights to take one step further. “Sir Knight” is more than a title – it’s an honor. The 4th degree ceremony is a big moment for a Knight and his family. These are held once per year in Western New York. The member is still an active participant of the council but also can attend and hold office in the assembly, which has several councils under it.
Color Corps
Fourth Degree Members are eligible to join the Color Corps. Sir Knights wear this uniform (recently changed) and carry the sword to honor Christ and His apostles, especially on religious and civic occasions. 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 public appearance of Fourth Degree Knights as a Color Corps at religious and civic functions is an important activity of each assembly.
Fourth Degree Emblem
The triad emblem of the Fourth Degree features the dove, the cross and the globe. The dove, classic symbol of the Holy Spirit and peace, is shown hovering over the orb of the Earth (globe). Both are mounted on a variation of the Crusader's cross, which was found on the tunics and capes of the Crusading knights who battled to regain the Holy Land from the pagans.
Spiritually, the sacred symbols on the emblem typify the union of the Three Divine Persons in one Godhead, the most Blessed Trinity.
• The Globe -- God the Father, Creator of the Universe.
• The Cross -- God the Son, Redeemer of Mankind.
• The Dove -- God the Holy Spirit, Sanctifier of Humanity.
Current Assembly Officers
