Any Third Degree member in good standing, six months after the anniversary of his First Degree, is eligible for membership in the Fourth Degree.

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"). Certain members of the Fourth Degree serve as honor guards at civic and religious functions, an activity that has brought worldwide recognition to the Knights of Columbus.
For information on becoming a 4th Degree Knight please contact the Assembly by e-mail.

Lawrence Council #67, North Andover Council #3819, Methuen Council #4027, North Reading Council #4544, Lawrence Council #7834, Andover Council #1078 and St. Monica's Council #14725 of Methuen fall under the jurisdiction of the Father O'Donnell Assembly #393 of Lawrence, MA.

The Faithful Navigator for the 2011/2012 fraternal year is Sir Knight Marc Lyonnais.

Business Meetings are held on the 4th Thursday of every month, except July and August, at the various Councils. Check the Events Calendar or the White Dove Newsletter for more information.

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.

The colors of the symbols are:

A blue globe with the land of the Western Hemisphere in white.

A red cross with gold borders and gold knobs at the end of the points forming the ends of the arms of the cross, also known as the Isabella cross.

A white dove.

Red, white and blue are the colors of the flag of the country in which the Knights originated. They are used to stress patriotism, the basic principle of the Fourth Degree.