New First Degree Knight

[erik_none]

So I am a new First Degree Knight as of last night. I took my oath of secrecy and wanted to know what that entailed. I know the ceremony cannot be spoken of but can I talk with my wife about the things we discuss at the meetings? Such as, “Dave said we should do such and such and I second it. Alan said we should donate the money to such and such and this is our next find raiser.” Am I bound to secrecy on everything or just the initiations?

Any help would be much appreciated.

 

[tee_eff_em]

So I am a new First Degree Knight as of last night. I took my oath of secrecy and wanted to know what that entailed. I know the ceremony cannot be spoken of but can I talk with my wife about the things we discuss at the meetings? Such as, “Dave said we should do such and such and I second it. Alan said we should donate the money to such and such and this is our next find raiser.” Am I bound to secrecy on everything or just the initiations?

Any help would be much appreciated.

:knight1: :knight2: Welcome! :tiphat:

The promise (not *oath *-- Some people get befuddled by this word) you made last night was specifically in reference to the “ceremonials of the order”, ie the Degree ceremony in which you took part last night, as well as those of the 2nd, 3rd, and 4th Degrees should you choose to advance, and not in regard to the regular business of the council (except insofar as that business might discuss the ceremonials).

tee
PGK, FDD, and as of this past 1-July, PFN

 

[erik_none]

So i am free to discuss things like our new fund raisers and what people are doing or contributing specifically?

 

[ChadS]

I think Tee hit the nail right on the head.

Of course you can tell your wife about the fundraisers and other events being taken on by your council. Often the wives or girlfriends of men in our council also help out, so it wouldn’t make any sense to keep them in the dark about something they would otherwise gladly help with.

BTW I’m a SK.

Vivat Jesus!
ChadS

 

[erik_none]

I think Tee hit the nail right on the head.

Of course you can tell your wife about the fundraisers and other events being taken on by your council. Often the wives or girlfriends of men in our council also help out, so it wouldn’t make any sense to keep them in the dark about something they would otherwise gladly help with.

BTW I’m a SK.

Vivat Jesus!
ChadS

Forgive my ignorance… what does SK mean? And Vivat Jesus means Jesus Lives, correct?

 

[ChadS]

Forgive my ignorance… what does SK mean? And Vivat Jesus means Jesus Lives, correct?

Sir Knight, as in a 4th Degree. I believe Jesus Lives is the correct translation and you will see many Knights ending correspondence like emails and letters with this phrase or also Memento Mori (remember death).

ChadS

 

[powerofk]

Welcome, brother Knight! SK means, I believe, “Sir Knight”, i.e., 4th degree. And, in all honesty, the most visible part of the Knights of Columbus in public perception are the 4th degree color guards (they’re the Knights seen in regalia at important church events).

Personally, I’m a 3rd degree Knight, and there are many, many, other Knights on this forum. Always feel free to ask us with any questions you have - except on the ceremonials to which we have promised secrecy.

 

[Brendan]

Welcome Brother!!

As many above have stated, yes you can discuss the business parts of the meetings. In fact, one probably should include one’s wife in anything that might involve you, such as fund raisers and charity projects.

If I had to keep silent on why I am taking the kids out early on a Saturday morning, well… it would be helpful to my marriage if she knew in advance that we were going to work at a soup kitchen

 

[erik_none]

Thank you all for your help and responses.

 

[Anthony660]

Congratulations on becoming a Knight, I welcome you to the order. Please keep us posted on your progression through the degrees.

 

[mikeeh]

So I am a new First Degree Knight as of last night. I took my oath of secrecy and wanted to know what that entailed. I know the ceremony cannot be spoken of but can I talk with my wife about the things we discuss at the meetings? Such as, “Dave said we should do such and such and I second it. Alan said we should donate the money to such and such and this is our next find raiser.” Am I bound to secrecy on everything or just the initiations?

Any help would be much appreciated.

Welcome to the Knights, brother. As I understand it, the secrecy is primarily for the Degree ceremonies. While the meetings are closed meetings, what is often discussed is charity work, parish projects, and fundraising. The meetings are closed to give us a sense of unity and fraternity.