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What is the Order of the Knights of Pythagoras?

The order of the Knights of Pythagoras is an organization composed of youths from nine to twenty years of age inclusive (Locally our young men are age 13 - 19), working under the sponsorship and personal supervision of Prince Hall Masons, to provide beneficial use of their spare time, worthwhile companions, wholesome, educational environment, and a program aiming to interest and aid youths, in their all-round development.

Who may become members of the Order of the Knights of Pythagoras?

It is not necessary for a boy to be a son or a relative of a Mason to be eligible for membership young men, who have passed their Thirteenth birthday and who are of good character may petition a Council of the Knights of Pythagoras for membership.

It should be recognized that this organization is not a Junior Masonic Order but is merely under Masonic Supervision.

Do Youths enjoy the Knights of Pythagoras?

All boys enjoy the many activities of The Knights of Pythagoras. Its entire program is especially designed for them. It gives them the advantage of the highest type of associates at an age when they are active and energetic and Masonry can make no greater contribution than to aid in directing their efforts in uplifting channels during their spare time. All such endeavors to be found in The Order of Knights of Pythagoras

After age of Nineteen, what?

When a member locally reaches the age of nineteen, he automatically ceases to be an active member. His passing into citizenship from the Knights of Pythagoras which is marked by an impressive ceremony, at which he is given a certificate. This certificate proclaims to the world that the possessor has had the benefit of superior training offered by the Knights of Pythagoras under exemplary Masonic leadership. No grater recommendation can be secured by any youth than this. 

What must a youth do to become a member of the Order of the Knights of Pythagoras?

A youth, between the prescribed age limits, should file a petition for membership in a Council of the Order of the Knights of Pythagoras through any member or at the office of the Knight's Secretary of the Council. On this petition, the character of the applicant must be vouched for by either two active Knights, a Master Mason or a Majority Knight.