BLESSED MICHAEL J. McGIVNEY PROVINCE
Patriotic Order of the Knights of Columbus - District of Hawaii
SK. MELVIN CERVANTES
Master of the Fourth Degree,
District of Hawaii
Aloha and welcome to the Knights of Columbus Fourth Degree, District of Hawaiʻi, proudly serving as part of the Fr. Michael J. McGivney Province.
The Fourth Degree represents the highest degree of the Knights of Columbus, bringing together Catholic gentlemen committed to the principles of Charity, Unity, Fraternity, and Patriotism. Through our Assemblies across Hawaiʻi, our Sir Knights demonstrate their commitment to faith, honor, and service to our Church, our country, and our communities.
Whether participating in Color Corps ceremonies, honoring our veterans, supporting charitable initiatives, or strengthening the bonds of brotherhood, our Sir Knights proudly carry forward the traditions and mission of the Fourth Degree.
This website serves as a central resource for our Assemblies and Sir Knights throughout Hawaiʻi. Here, you'll find information on upcoming events, exemplifications, training opportunities, district activities, and resources to support our shared mission.
We also welcome visitors interested in learning more about the Fourth Degree and the opportunities to serve alongside fellow Catholic gentlemen.
Together, we strengthen our brotherhood, honor our traditions, and continue our commitment to faith, patriotism, and service throughout Hawaiʻi.
Fourth Degree Exemplification Invitation
“Defines Patriotic Catholic Citizenship in the Knights of Columbus"
Not about Status - but about Service
District of Hawaii Fourth Degree
FN Handbook 2026
Laws and Rules
Governing the Fourth Degree
Fourth Degree
Color Corps Drill Manual
Exemplification Dates
OAHU December 5, 2026
Deadline to Submit Form 4 - November 11, 2026
Location: St. Joseph Church, Waipahu
7:00am Holy Mass
8:15am Candidate Registration
OAHU March 6, 2027
Deadline to Submit Form 4 - February 20, 2027
Location: St. Joseph Church, Waipahu
7:00am Holy Mass
8:15am Candidate Registration
MAUI April 17, 2027
Deadline to Submit Form 4 - April 3, 2027
Location: TBD
HAWAII ISLAND May 15, 2027
Deadline to Submit Form 4 - May 1, 2027
OAHU September 11, 2027
Deadline to Submit Form 4 - August 26, 2027
Location: TBD
7:00am Holy Mass
8:15am Candidate Registration
Additional Information:
Sir Knights' Attire: Fourth Degree Regalia
Candidate Attire: Black Suit
Contact your assembly for more information on how to apply.
ASSEMBLIES SERVING OUR COMMUNITIES
Executive Team
Executive Secretary
FDM Patrick Guzman
Bishop James Sweeney 1826
Piblic Relations
SK Justin Agustin
SK Cam Datanagan
District Auditor
Robert Camilleri
Assembly 1577
Bishop Maigret
District Auditor
Randall Tom
Assembly 3894
Kamiano
District Auditor
Richard Lacuesta
Assembly 3221
St. Damien
Call Out Dates
EMBLEM OF THE FOURTH DEGREE
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.
Honor Guard / Color Guard
The purpose of the Honor Guard is to bring honor and respect to the order by precision in the mass and other special events. The Honor Guard is an optional way a Fourth Degree member can participate in the patriotic order. The Color Guard will present and retrieve colors at special events. The Color Guard is a sub-section of the Honor Guard
Members must be willing to obtain a Fourth Degree Uniform to participate in the Honor Guard or Color Guard. If you're interested, please contact your Color Corp Commander or Faithful Navigator. Learn more about who the Fourth Degree Knights are at this
LINK.
Uniform Assistance Policy
Members that want to participate in the Honor Guard but need financial assistance should contact the District Master. We currently have two programs, one is a loan program and another a subsidy program. In either case, the member that takes advantage of this program will sign a contract to participate in the District of Hawaii Honor Guard for at least two years and will provide at least half of those volunteer services to District-wide call outs.
If you want to order your uniform, click on this LINK
If you want to order your sword, click on this LINK
To apply for the Uniform assistance policy, fill out this form, print, sign and send to the District Master LINK
