The Joseph M. Walla Circle # 2738 of Columbian Squires invites all young men ages 10 to 17 to join them.
THE SQUIRES MEET ON THE FIRST SUNDAY OF THE MONTH 4:00-6:00 PM AT THE KNIGHTS OF COLUMBUS HALL.
The Columbian Squires program was begun in 1925, under the oversight of the Knights of Columbus, in order to give young men a better opportunity in life - a chance to receive the leadership training and the spiritual and moral guidance they will need in order to succeed. Today there are approximately 30,000 Squires belonging to more than 1,000 Cirlces throughout the United States, and around the world.
Squires activities are many, varying from spiritual to active service for the Church and community. Each circle elects officer members from their own rank, teaching skills of leadership and responsibility. Many different types of organizations for young men exist in today's world; what makes the Squires different?
The purpose of the Squires program is to develop young men as Catholic leaders who understand their religion, who have a strong commitment to the Church, and who are ready, willing, and capable of living their lives in the manner of the youth Christ.
A Squires circle is designed to be run both by and for young men. If a squire is to be a leader, he must, to the degree that he is able, be given the opportunity to lead. In the Squires, he is given this opportunity.
The Squires is an athletic team, a youth group, a social club, a cultural and civic improvement association, a management training progam and a spiritual awareness course all rolled into one. The Columbian Squires program is well rounded, because our Church and nation need well-rounded men who can lead.
The above three points make the Columbian Squires different from most other youth organizations in the world today. Finally, the uniqueness of the Columbian Squires is enhanced even more by its association with the Knights of Columbus.