{"id":1485,"date":"2026-09-30T18:42:12","date_gmt":"2026-09-30T22:42:12","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/stbenedictknights.ca\/?page_id=1485"},"modified":"2026-10-05T10:32:36","modified_gmt":"2026-10-05T14:32:36","slug":"new-members","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/stbenedictknights.ca\/index.php\/home\/join-membership\/members\/new-members\/","title":{"rendered":"New Members"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">New member orientation for the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.kofc.org\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Knights of Columbus<\/a> involves a structured mentoring program, a checklist of activities to complete within the first six months, and the Exemplification of Charity, Unity, and Fraternity.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Orientation and Mentoring Process<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Mentor Assignment:<\/strong> Councils assign a one-year mentor (usually your proposer or an experienced Knight) to help guide you through your integration into the order. <\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Orientation Checklist:<\/strong> Mentors provide a new member checklist that outlines key steps to complete within your first six months of membership.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Shining Armor Award:<\/strong> This program encourages early participation by recognizing new members who actively engage in council events, recruitment, and service during their initial phase<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Six-Month Checklist Requirements<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">To complete standard orientation, new members are typically asked to fulfill the following goals within six months:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Reading:<\/strong> Read at least two official publications or manuals (such as <em><a href=\"https:\/\/www.columbiamagazine.org\/\">Columbia<\/a><\/em> magazine, <em><a href=\"https:\/\/stbenedictknights.ca\/index.php\/these-men-they-call-knights\/\" data-type=\"page\" data-id=\"1489\">These Men They Call Knights<\/a><\/em>, or the <a href=\"https:\/\/stbenedictknights.ca\/index.php\/council-byelaws\/\" data-type=\"page\" data-id=\"1486\"><em>Council Byelaws<\/em><\/a>).<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Media:<\/strong> Watch the introductory informational or historical videos provided online by the Supreme Council.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Exploration:<\/strong> Review resources and materials available on the official Knights of Columbus website.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Participation:<\/strong> Attend at least one council service project, one committee meeting, one family social event, and a church Mass with the council.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>New member orientation for the Knights of Columbus involves a structured mentoring program, a checklist of activities to complete within 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