New Jersey State Columbian Squires & Squire Roses 
       
        
        Welcome to the New Jersey State Columbian Squires & Squire Roses, 
The Columbian Squires is the official youth organization of the Knights of Columbus. The aim of the Squires program is "....to prepare Catholic young men & woman to become leaders among their fellow citizens.  Leadership training takes place in four activity areas:  Spiritual, Circle, Service and Membership.
Brother Barnabas founded the Squires to "give a young man the greatest possible help in making himself the sort of Christian citizen he wishes to become and we so urgently need.” 
We have expanded the program to include Squire Rose the complementary program for young ladies. The Squires program gives the members the opportunity to develop leadership and teamwork skills by using the talents that God has given them. With so many different types of organizations for young men and woman in today's world, what makes the Squires different? 
This is a Catholic organization that builds character and develops leadership.
While you are a squire, you will have a chance to participate in many different kinds of activities. The goal of each committee is to organize and complete at least four different activities each year. This provides the opportunity for growth in areas such as decision-making, delegation of responsibility, administration, public speaking, public relations, record-keeping, financial responsibility, and program promotion. You won't merely be a participant in those activities. You will plan them, organize them, finance them, promote them, and carry them to completion. Your counselors will guide, advise, and assist you in learning the skills needed to complete your programs -- but yours is the responsibility for how well these programs are carried out. 
The circle's programs will enrich you in many ways. They will confirm your commitment to the Church and strengthen your moral character. You will gain a sense of the diversity of people in the world and find your own place within the
community. They will teach you the value of charitable activities. You will become a better leader. 
As an elected or appointed leader in your circle, the most important gifts you can give to your circle and to its members are your time, effort and enthusiastic support. The depth of your commitment will determine how much benefit you receive from your participation. 
If you aren’t a member you’re missing out on a great opportunity.  If you’re local Knights of Columbus council doesn’t have one, ask to start one.
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Esto Dignus, 
Tom Rohe, NJ State Squires Director