Knights of St Pius X

ARTICLE I:  NAME Knights of Pope St. Pius X

1. The Order takes its name after that heroic defender and champion of the Church against Modernism, Pope St. Pius X. His works Pascendi Dominici Gregis and Lamentabili Sane Exitu are held in particular esteem by the order, as well as his Oath Against Modernism. 

2. Other Patrons of the order are St. Michael, captain of the heavenly forces and vanquisher of Satan; and St. Peter Nolasco, who in the 13th century, being distraught at the plight of Christians enslaved by the Mohammadens, founded an order to rescue them by ransom or battle. 

 

ARTICLE II:  PURPOSE

The purpose of the Knights of Pope St. Pius X is: 

1. Chivalric: To promote and demonstrate excellence in Catholic masculinity 

2. Fraternal: To support fellow Catholic men in the pursuit of their God-given vocation,  according to their state in life

3. Apologetic: To oppose the errors of  modernism and reaffirm Catholic tradition

4. Political: To promote the Social Kingship of Christ in our lives, families, parish & society

5. Militant: To defend the Church in general, and the domestic Church in particular 

 

ARTICLE III:  MEMBERSHIP

1. Eligibility - Able-bodied men who are practicing members of the Catholic Church in good standing are welcome to apply. 

2. Application - Applicants must be sponsored by a current knight in good standing with his chapter. Applicants will not be permitted to attend the beginning of meetings or club rituals, but must wait until official order business has been concluded.

3. Squire membership - Once an applicant has demonstrated eligibility for membership he will be required to attend 3 consecutive meetings. On the third meeting he will be asked to recite the Official Shortened version Pius X’s Oath Against Modernism in front of all good-standing knights. The applicant will take one shot of distilled spirit, (representing concentrated strength) and then be asked if he agrees to this oath. An applicant can be refused at any time, or membership postponed, if any standing knight has doubts about the applicant's commitment. After the oath is recited the applicant shall be given the title of Squire, and shall have all the rights and privileges thereof. Voting rights, and the rights to wear chapter gear or uniforms, remain withheld. 

4. Knight-Initiate - After a squire has attended 3 consecutive monthly meetings he shall be considered for promotion to Knight-initiate. All current and standing members will have a private vote and discussion on whether the squire is ready to accept the duties and privileges of a Knight of Pope St. Pius X. The vote must be unanimous among the Knights of the chapter. Any squire can be refused or postponed further advancement if any Knight has any doubts about his performance of duties, or loyalty to the Order. Once there is agreement that a squire should be promoted, he shall recite the full Oath Against Modernism of Pius X, or at least pledge to do so at the next convenient time. He shall swear in front of his brothers that, upon becoming a Knight-initiate, he will uphold this oath until death, whether in the order or not. The squire will take a shot of distilled spirit, and then be punched in the arm three times, after which he is considered a knight-initiate. 

 

1. Full Knighthood - Once a member has become a Knight-initiate, any amount of time agreed upon by the current members is sufficient for a period of probation, after which he may be inducted as a knight in full standing. Once a Knight-initiate is confirmed for full membership, he shall be escorted to an appropriate place of initiation, and a circle formed around him. He will take one shot of distilled spirit, and then asked to recite the Oath of Chivalry:

 

1. I firmly believe and hold all the Dogmas of the Catholic Church. 

2. I will defend the Church from all enemies, with an amount of force appropriate to the occasion. 

3. I will support and defend the Holy Father, insofar as he supports and defends Christ and the Church. 

4. I will promote and defend the Social Kingship of Christ in all spheres, private and public.

5. I will show compassion towards widows, orphans, and the defenseless, and shall consider myself their defender.

6. I will love my country and perform my civic duties, insofar as they do not contradict the laws of God. 

7. I will never lie, and shall remain faithful to my pledged word.

8. I will be generous, giving alms to those truly in need.

9. I will always and everywhere be the Champion of Truth and Goodness against Injustice and Evil.

 

Each of the rules shall be read aloud to the Initiate, and after each he must pledge his word to uphold it. After the oath is sworn, the Initiate will be punched upon his body by no less than 3, and no more than 5 fellow knights with closed fists, until he can name five Catholic saints. On completion he will be welcomed into the order as a fully-fledged Knight of St. Pius X. The newly welcomed Knight will give a short explanation of the saints he mentioned. 

 

ARTICLE IV:  Duties 

1. Each Knight will be required to attend monthly meetings. If a Knight misses more than 3 meetings in a row without communication to his fellow Knights his membership status will be considered in bad standing and voting privileges suspended until a vote and can be called to determine the Knight’s continued membership.

2. Knights are expected to maintain a healthy and active spiritual life, consisting of daily prayer and spiritual reading (Holy Scripture (Douay-Rheims), Pope St. Pius X, and other pre-Vatican 2 Saints, Popes, Doctors and Church Fathers).

3. Each Knight shall be required to be in good physical health. Being underweight with no muscle or overweight with too much fat shall be considered unacceptable. Poor physical health shall not bar any applicant from membership as a squire as long as he manifests a willingness and dedication to improvement . 

4. Knights are encouraged to participate in physical health programs together such as MMA, weightlifting, cross-fit, etc. Meetings can be held at gyms or parks and will be considered fulfilling the obligations of a meeting if group exercises are done together. 

5. If a Knight allows his physical health to decline, or refuses to participate in any physical health activities, he shall be pressured by his fellow knights with gradually increasing intensity, starting with encouragement and ending with name-calling such as “fatty” and “lardbucket.

6. Knights will always be encouraged to help fellow knights grow in masculine virtue. Knights should offer assistance to each other on topics such as dress, skills, trades; and to hold classes or give talks on how to be stronger Catholic men. Proverbs 27:17 “As iron sharpens iron so one man sharpens another” is to be taken seriously, and lived according to each knight’s abilities and strengths. Re encouraged to share business  ideas and job opportunities. Unmarried Knights are encouraged to dorm together if possible.

7. Knights will make themselves available for parish duties. Unmarried Knights especially are to place themselves at the service of their parish priest for whatever may be requested. Married Knights will not be requested to sacrifice time away from their families unless absolutely necessary. 

8. Knights charters are to attend as many public Catholic events as possible, assisting with prayer and especially with defense against attack, whether physical or spiritual.

 

ARTICLE V:  Privileges

1. Each Full member of the Knights of Pope St. Pius X will have one vote. Votes may be taken on what a chapter does for activities or any duties that need to be assigned or where meetings are to be held. No member is considered to have authority over another member and each member is to be considered as a service to one another. Votes shall not force a Knight to do something he is incapable of or something that is against his good conscience. Votes will be decided upon as a majority will be required. Unanimous voting will be encouraged.

2. Each full standing knight will have the rights to wear the Knights uniform. Uniforms are to be worn at all internal meetings.

3. Each full standing knight shall have the right of speaking their mind in meetings. Each Squire also has a privilege to be heard and make suggestions although Squires have no voting privileges.

 

ARTICLE VI:  Uniforms

1. All Knights are required to purchase their own uniforms. If a Knight cannot afford his own uniform then an effort shall be made to help him.

2. The first article of the KSPX. is a personal rosary, Knights are required to carry a personal rosary at all meetings & events

3. Knights shall wear boots or dress shoes. Sneakers or sandals are considered to be unacceptable and are to not be worn while representing the Knights of Pope St. Pius X.

4. The third article of a uniform shall consist of jeans or slacks with no holes. Cargo shorts are considered unacceptable while representing the order. Any jeans with holes are considered unacceptable. Modesty and masculinity are to be styled at all times while representing the order.

5. The third article a uniform shall be a polo shirt of a color of black with a white KSPX logo

6. The KSPX logo is a cross, a crown, and a shield with crossed swords” representing the Catholic Truth, The kingship of Christ, and the order’s pledge to defend both with might or arms if necessary. The Order’s colors are Red, Gold, and Black” representing the blood of Christ which redeems us, The richness of grace in the Church, and dark times in which requires boldness of Men. 

 

ARTICLE VII: Meetings 

1. General Meeting Guidelines: While there is structure to the meeting, there should never be a sense of exclusion. All Knights are considered equals, and their voices should be heard. Bureaucracy should never overwhelm the meeting, but order is needed to ensure efficiency and productivity.

2. Call to Order: The Enforcer ensures all are present, the location is secure, and all Knights are properly armed (rosary, constitution, KSPX prayers, and NO cell phone).

3. Roll Call: The Scribe calls the roll and validates that all Knights are present. Any absent Knights should have made contact with a fellow brother. If not, a note is made to reach out.

4. Opening Prayer(s): Led by the Chaplain (or the Commander in the Chaplain’s absence).

5. Affirmation of Oath Against Modernism: Knights recite a reaffirmation of their oath, addressing its main points (a condensed version needs to be created). This is followed by a recitation of the virtues of masculinity.

6. Reading from an Approved Book or Document: A brother Knight reads from an approved book (from the reading list), a document, or a writing of the saints. The topic should foster masculinity and relate to the virtues.

 

 

***SQUIRES DEPART***

1. Full Knights’ Official Business: Discussion of business matters.

2. Squires' Activity: During this time, squires should pray the prayers in the KSPX Book of Prayers and for the holy intentions of KSPX—or engage in fistfighting in the parking lot or yard.

3. Membership Report: Discussion and vote (as needed) on proposed membership for Knights, Squires, and aspirants.

4. Initiation: Approved Squires are called in one at a time for initiation.

5. Unfinished/Old Business: Discussion of any outstanding business from the last meeting, including reports from activities/missions/FTXs. *all squires may return at this time to the meeting*

6. Reports: High-level summaries (AAR-style) of past events, including any actionable requests. Detailed discussions will be determined by Officers before the meeting and added to the agenda if necessary.

7. New Business: Open floor for Knights to bring up new topics.

8. Meeting Agenda Execution: Officers execute the pre-established agenda, covering planning for current and future activities/missions/FTXs, administrative matters, etc. Each company/battalion/chapter will have unique needs.

9. Mission and Activity Alignment: Missions and activities should align with the goals of the Order and promote Catholic masculinity. Leave Knights of Columbus activities to them.

10. Current Events: Knights must be informed to properly Protect, Provide, and Preside over their families and communities. They should be aware of civil and religious current events at all levels.

11. Media Discernment: Knights must source current events from multiple outlets. MSM/Corporate Media is controlled and may be full of half-truths used to push narratives.

12. Open Discussion: After official business, the meeting transitions to open discussion. A sense of decorum should be maintained at all times. Knights should embody Catholic masculinity, serving as strong moral examples—especially for the squires. Virtues should be upheld at all times, particularly in the company of brother Knights.

13. Closing prayer, Knights may depart.

  
 

ARTICLE VIII:  Chapters

1. Chapters shall consist of at least 3 starting members and shall be sanctioned by another chapter. 

2. A vote is required by a chapter in good standing on whether or not another chapter will be allowed. 

3. Chapters should not have more Knights than can be controlled. Each chapter shall be its own governing body. 

4. Chapters have the option to vote on new constitutional measures as long as the original constitutional measures are maintained in its entirety.

5. Each chapter shall consist of a Commander, Captain, Chaplain, Enforcer, and Administrative Officer.  Each position shall be voluntary.

6. The administrative officer shall draft articles, track membership attendance.

 

Article IX: Prayer & Spirituality 

1. Militant spirituality- Aggressive palms; descriptions of St.Paul’s weapons for battle; spiritual and physical preparedness to engage the enemy.

2. Daily prayer goals shall consist at least of one hour of meditation, spiritual reading, Rosary, Devotional prayer, weekly mass attendance, sacramental, devotions.

3. Reading list, Each chapter shall have an assigned reading list

4. ​No effort shall be made to force knights to have a preference between any Rites of the church. All Rites shall be acceptable to attend as long as they are in communion with holy mother church.