Knights Columbus Explorer Certificate Form PDF Details

Within the Knights of Columbus, the tradition of acknowledging the efforts, loyalty, and contributions of its members and their families plays a crucial role in maintaining the vitality and camaraderie of both local and state councils. The Knights of Columbus Explorer Certificate form serves as a bridge between recognition and the individuals whose actions merit this honor. These certificates, encompassing a variety of recognitions—from years of service and perfect attendance to special acknowledgments for blood donors, clergy appreciation, and milestones like wedding anniversaries—highlight the multifaceted ways in which individuals contribute to the Order's mission and community life. Charged with sentiments of gratitude, inspiration, and commendation, each certificate is meticulously crafted, featuring the option for personalization, to ensure the recipient's efforts are uniquely honored. Whether it's a brother Knight, a supportive family, or a dedicated clergy member, the form contains detailed instructions on obtaining these certificates, which are available in multiple languages, emphasizing the organization's inclusive and global outreach. As a means of fostering a positive and affirming environment, these certificates, available through the Supreme Council office, play an integral role in celebrating the achievements and devotion of the Knights of Columbus members and their families, reinforcing the bonds of fraternity and service that stand at the core of the Order.

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In the Knights of Columbus, fraternal recognition is important to any local or state council’s livelihood. Brother Knights deserve to be recognized for their contributions to the Order’s growth and their participation in the programs and activities of the Order. Knights of Columbus certificates are a unique way to honor the outstanding accomplishments of deserving members and their families.

This booklet contains information on all of the Third Degree certificates currently available from the Supreme Council office.A sample copy of any certificate is available from the Supreme Council Department of Fraternal Services. Orders for these certifi- cates should be placed with the Supreme Council Supply Department, Department of Fraternal Services or Ceremonials Department as indicated at the following address: 1 Columbus Plaza, New Haven, CT 06510-3326.

SUPREME COUNCIL CERTIFICATES

SUPREME KNIGHT’S WEDDING ANNIVERSARY CERTIFICATE OF COMMENDATION—Present- ed to couples celebrating a wedding anniver- sary. Proclaims in appropriate resolutions the couple’s love and devotion to their family, the Church and the Order. When ordering this cer- tificate, please provide the couple’s name, city and state of residence, years of marriage and anniversary date. Each certificate will be person- alized at the Supreme Council office. Requests for this certificate should be made through the Department of Fraternal Services and at least one month prior to the couple’s anniversary date. Available in English, Item #1352; French, #1352F; and Spanish, #1352S. Price: $1.00. Size; 81/2” x 11” vertical.

CERTIFICATE OF APPRECIATION—Presented to state council officers, Service Program personnel or other state officials, in “gratitude for his dedication, loyalty and inspirational leader- ship.” Space provided for personalization of the certificate to the honoree. Certificate includes supreme knight’s signature. Available in English, Item #1462; French, #1462F; and Spanish, #1462S. Price: 25¢. Size; 81/2” x 11” horizontal.

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STATE COUNCIL CERTIFICATES

PAST STATE DEPUTY CERTIFICATE—Awarded to past state deputies “whose dedicated leader- ship has brought honor and glory to his jurisdic- tion and our Order.” Bears the signatures of the supreme knight and supreme secretary. Avail- able in English, Item #1461; French, #1461F; and Spanish, #1461S. Price: 25¢. Size; 81/2” x 11” ver- tical.

CERTIFICATE OF APPRECIATION—Presented to state chaplain in “gratitude for his priestly dedication.” Includes signatures of supreme knight and supreme secretary. Available in English, Item #1493; French, #1493F; and Spanish, #1493S. Price: 25¢. Size; 81/2” x 11” horizontal.

DISTRICT DEPUTY COMMISSION—Presented to district deputies at the beginning of their term in office. Prepared automatically by the Supreme Council General Office Department and mailed to the state deputy for presenta- tion. Includes signature of supreme knight and has space for state deputy’s signature. Available in English, Item #1541-nc; French, #1541F-nc; and Spanish, #1541S-nc. Size; 81/2” x 11” hor- izontal.

STATE COUNCIL “IN APPRECIATION” CERTIFI- CATE (generic version)—Awarded by the state council to any participant “in appreciation for continued support and participation in the

___________________ program of our state

council.” Space provided for signature of state deputy. Available in English, Item #1580; French, #1580F; and Spanish, #1580S. Price: 25¢. Size; 81/2” x 11” vertical.

FORMER DISTRICT DEPUTY CERTIFICATE— Presented to a former district deputy “in appre- ciation for his faithful, diligent and exemplary service to the Order while serving as District Deputy.” Orders for former district deputy certificates should be placed with the Supreme Council Department of Fraternal Services. Available in English, Item #1858; French, #1858F; and Spanish, #1858S. Price: 25¢. Size; 81/2” x 11” vertical.

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SPECIAL RECOGNITION CERTIFICATES

GIVER OF LIFE—Presented to blood donors in any council- sponsored blood donor program. Includes signature of supreme knight and provides space for the signature of grand knight. Can be used in conjunction with the “Blood Donor Identi-Card” (Item #1444A-NC, English only.) Available in English, Item #1444; French, #1444F; and Spanish, #1444S. Price: 25¢. Size; 81/2” x 11” horizontal

ALTAR SERVER AWARD— “Presented to ________________ in

appreciation for ______ years of faithful and devoted service to

_____________________ Parish.” Space provided for signatures

of pastor and grand knight.Available in English, Item #1859(hor- izontal); French, #1859F; and Spanish(verticle), #1859S. Price: 25¢. Size; 81/2” x 11” .

MARRIAGE RENEWAL CERTIFICATE—Presented to couples celebrating the renewal of their marriage vows. Space provided for the signature of the chaplain/pastor and grand knight. Available in English, Item #2745; French, #2745F; and Spanish, #2745S. Price: 25¢. Size; 81/2” x 11” vertical.

CERTIFICATE OF APPRECIATION—Presented in “Grateful

appreciation for outstanding participation in the

_________________ program sponsored by the Knights of

Columbus.” Space provided for signature of presenter. Available in English, Item #1579; French, #1579F; and Spanish, #1579S. Size; 81/2” x 11” horizontal.

EAGLE SCOUT CERTIFICATE—Presented to scout upon achievement of Eagle Scout rank. Requests for this certificate should be made through the Department of Fraternal Services. Certificate includes signatures of supreme knight and supreme secretary.Available in English, Item #4028. Size; 81/2” x 11” hori- zontal.This is a no charge item.

CLERGY APPRECIATION CERTIFICATE—Presented to mem- bers of the clergy “in appreciation for his dedicated and devot- ed service to our Church.” Space provided for signature of the grand knight. Available in English, Item #4362; French, #4362F; and Spanish, #4362S. Price: 25¢. Size; 81/2” x 11” horizontal.

Family of the Month

 

 

Awarded to the family of

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

who has served as an inspiration to our parish

 

community and council by supporting and

 

strengthening Christian Family Life.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Supreme Knight

 

 

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FAMILY OF THE MONTH—“Awarded to the family of

________________________who has served as an inspiration

to our parish, community and council by supporting and strengthening Christian Family Life.” Signed by the supreme knight. Space is provided for name of family and grand knight’s signature.Available in English, Item #1843; French, #1843F; and Spanish, #1843S. Price: 25¢. Size; 81/2” x 11” vertical.

FAMILY OF THE YEAR—“Awarded to the family of

_______________________who has served as an inspiration to

our parish, community and council by supporting and strengthening Christian Family Life.” Signed by the supreme knight. Space provided for signature of grand knight. Available in English, Item #1843-A; French, #1843-AF; and Spanish, #1843- AS. Price: 25¢. Size; 81/2” x 11” vertical.

MULTIPURPOSE AWARD—Blank stock award certificate to per- sonalize for any special council program or activity. Available with English emblem only. Item #2898. Price: 25¢. Size; 81/2” x 11” horizontal.

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FRATERNAL RECOGNITION CERTIFICATES

CERTIFICATE OF PERFECT ATTENDANCE—For presentation to a member “In appreciation for his dedication and personal sac- rifices” for perfect attendance at all meetings during a pre- scribed period. Space provided for the signature of the grand knight and the name of the council. Available in English, Item #809; French, #809F; and Spanish, #809S. Price: 25¢. Size; 81/2” x 11” horizontal.

YEARS OF SERVICE—Awarded by the council to a member for “_______years of faithful service.” Space is provided for signa-

ture of grand knight. Available in English, Item #1419; French, #1419F; and Spanish, #1419S. Price: 25¢. Size; 81/2” x 11” hori- zontal.

FINANCIAL SECRETARY APPOINTMENT—Presented to financial secretaries at the beginning of their term in office. Prepared automatically by the Supreme Council Department of Fraternal Services. Available in English, Item #1446-nc; French, #1446F-nc; and Spanish, #1446S-nc. Size; 81/2” x 11” horizontal. This is a no charge item.

RESOLUTION OF CONDOLENCE—Presented in memory of a brother Knight. Space provided for the personalization of the resolution and for the signatures of a committee of brother Knights. Available in English, Item #1450; French, #1450F; and Spanish, #1450S. Price: 25¢. Size; 81/2” x 11” vertical.

HONORARY MEMBERSHIP CERTIFICATE—Awarded to hon- orary members of the Knights of Columbus. Bears the signa- tures of the supreme knight and supreme secretary. Provides space for grand knight’s signature. Available in English, Item #1457; French, #1457F; and Spanish, #1457S. Price: 25¢. Size; 81/2” x 11” horizontal.

HONORARY LIFE MEMBERSHIP CERTIFICATE— Awarded to honorary life members of the Knights of Columbus. Bears the signatures of the supreme knight and supreme secretary. Provides space for grand knight’s signature. Available in English, Item #1458; French, #1458F; and Spanish, #1458S. Price: 25¢. Size; 81/2” x 11” vertical.

ARMED FORCES CERTIFICATE—Presented as an “expression of grateful appreciation for his active serv- ice in defense of mankind’s basic rights to a life of free- dom and dignity.” Space provided for signature of grand knight. Available with English emblem only. Item #1471. Price: 25¢. Size; 81/2” x 11” vertical.

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PAST GRAND KNIGHT CERTIFICATE—Awarded “In grateful recognition of his leadership” during the frater- nal year. Bears signature of supreme knight and supreme secretary. Available in English, Item #1453; French, #1453F; and Spanish, #1453S. Price: 25¢. Size; 81/2” x 11” vertical.Wallet size reproduction available in English at no charge — Item #1453A-nc.

KNIGHT OF THE MONTH—Space provided for recipient’s name and council number, date of presentation and grand knight’s signature. Available in English, Item #1476; French, 1476F; and Spanish, 1476S. Price: 25¢. Size; 81/2” x 11” horizon- tal.

CERTIFICATE OF MERIT—Presented “In grateful recog- nition and appreciation of faithful and exceptional serv- ices.” May be presented to any friend of the Order or participant in council-sponsored program. Space pro- vided for signature of grand knight, program chairman or other council official. Available in English, Item #1454; French, #1454F; and Spanish, #1454S. Price: 25¢. Size; 81/2” x 11” vertical.

KNIGHT OF THE YEAR—Space provided for recipient’s name and council number, date of presentation and grand knight’s signature. Available in English, Item #1545; French, 1545F; and Spanish, 1545S. Price: 25¢. Size; 81/2” x 11” vertical.

CHARTER MEMBERSHIP CERTIFICATE—For presenta- tion to charter members of the council. Bears signature of supreme knight and supreme secretary. Space pro- vided for signature of grand knight.Available in English, Item #1456; French, #1456F; and Spanish, #1456S. Price: 25¢. Size; 81/2” x 11” vertical. Wallet size reproduction available in English at no charge — Item #1456A-nc.

CHAPLAIN’S CERTIFICATE OF APPRECIATION— Presented “in gratitude for his priestly dedication.” Includes signatures of supreme knight and supreme secretary. Available in English, Item #1478; French, #1478F; and Spanish, #1478S. Price: 25¢. Size; 81/2” x 11” vertical.

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DEGREE EXEMPLIFICATION CERTIFICATES

FIRST DEGREE HONOREE SCROLL—Presented in recognition of a First Degree conducted in honor of recipient. Space provided for personalization of the cer- tificate to the honoree, for each member participating in the class and for the signature of the presenter. Available in English, Item #271; French, #271F; and Spanish, #271S. Size; 11” x 14” vertical. This is a no charge item when ordered in reasonable quantities.

FIRST DEGREE—Presented to candidates who have received the honors of the First Degree of the Order. Provides space for name of honoree. Available in English, Item #268; French, #268F; and Spanish, #268S. Price: 25¢. Size; 81/2” x 11” horizon- tal.

SUPREME KNIGHT’S CEREMONIAL RECOGNITION AWARD—Presented “In acknowledgement of Twenty- Five Years of Service in the Exemplification of the Order’s Degrees.” Must be ordered through the

Supreme Council Ceremonial Department.

Available in English, Item #CRA-25. Size; 81/2” x 11” ver- tical.This is a no charge item.

SECOND DEGREE HONOREE SCROLL—Presented in recognition of a Second Degree conducted in honor of recipient. Space provided for personalization of the cer- tificate to the honoree, for each member participating in the class and for the signature of the presenter. Available in English, Item #272; French, #272F; and Spanish, #272S. Size; 11” x 14” vertical. This is a no charge item when ordered in reasonable quantities.

SECOND DEGREE—Presented to candidates who have received the honors of the Second Degree of the Order. Provides space for name of honoree. Available in English, Item #269; French, #269F; and Spanish, #269S. Price: 25¢. Size; 81/2” x 11” horizontal.

SUPREME KNIGHT’S CEREMONIAL RECOGNITION AWARD—Presented “In acknowledgement of Fifty Years of Service in the Exemplification of the Order’s Degrees.” Must be ordered through the Supreme Council Ceremonial Department. Available in English, Item #CRA-50. Size; 81/2” x 11” vertical.This is a no charge item.

THIRD DEGREE HONOREE SCROLL—Presented in recognition of a Third Degree conducted in honor of recipient. Space provided for personalization of the cer- tificate to the honoree, for each member participating in the class and for the signature of the presenter. Available in English, Item #273; French, #273F; and Spanish, #273S. Size; 11” x 14” vertical. This is a no charge item when ordered in reasonable quantities.

THIRD DEGREE—Presented to candidates who have received the honors of the Third Degree of the Order. Provides space for name of honoree.Available in English, Item #270; French, #270F; and Spanish, #270S. Price: 25¢. Size; 81/2” x 11” horizontal.

DEGREE CERTIFICATE IN HONOR OF FATHER MICHAEL J. McGIVNEY—Presented to members taking any degree of the Order. Signature of the supreme knight provided. Space provided for signature of the grand knight. Available in English, Item #9167; French, #9167F; and Spanish, #9167S. Price: 25¢. Size; 81/2” x 11” vertical.This is a no charge item.

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COUNCIL ANNIVERSARY CERTIFICATES

COUNCIL SILVER ANNIVERSARY CERTIFICATE— Awarded to the council “In grateful recognition of 25 years of service to our Order’s principles.” Prepared automatically by the Supreme Council Depart- ment of Fraternal Services approximately one month in advance of anniversary date and for- warded to state deputy for presentation. Available in English, Item #2213; French, #2213F; and Spanish, #2213S. Size; 81/2” x 11” vertical. This is a no charge item.

COUNCIL GOLDEN ANNIVERSARY CERTIFICATE— Awarded to the council “In grateful recognition of 50 years of service to our Order’s principles.” Prepared automatically by the Supreme Council Depart- ment of Fraternal Services approximately one month in advance of anniversary date and for- warded to state deputy for presentation. Available in English, Item #2214; French, #2214F; and Spanish, #2214S. Size; 81/2” x 11” vertical. This is a no charge item.

COUNCIL DIAMOND ANNIVERSARY CERTIFICATE— Awarded to the council “In grateful recognition of 75 years of service to our Order’s principles.” Prepared automatically by the Supreme Council Depart- ment of Fraternal Services approximately one month in advance of anniversary date and for- warded to state deputy for presentation. Available in English, Item #2215; French, #2215F; and Spanish, #2215S. Size; 81/2” x 11” vertical. This is a no charge item.

COUNCIL HUNDREDTH ANNIVERSARY CERTIFI- CATE—Awarded to the council “In grateful recognition of 100 years of service to our Order’s principles.”

Prepared automatically by the Supreme Council Department of Fraternal Services approximately one month in advance of anniversary date and forwarded to state deputy for presentation. Available in English, Item #2211; French, #2211F; and Spanish, #2211S. Size; 81/2” x 11” vertical. This is a no charge item.

COUNCIL ANNIVERSARY CERTIFICATE (Generic)— Awarded to the council “In grateful recognition of

_____years of service to our Order’s principles.” Must

be ordered through the Supreme Council Department of Fraternal Services. Requests for this certificate should be made at least one month prior to the anniver- sary date. Available in English, Item #2212; French, #2212F; and Spanish, #2212S. Size; 81/2” x 11” vertical. This is a no charge item.

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