FAQs || KSJI Commandery 710

Common questions

Membership, Charity & the Church

Straightforward answers about Commandery 710 and the Knights of St. John International. For timing, forms, and local details, contact the Worthy Secretary.

How can I inquire about joining Commandery 710?

Knights of St. John International admits Catholic men who practice the faith; formation and investiture follow KSJI and Supreme Council direction. Start with the membership contact on this site or approach an officer after Mass.

What does charity mean for our commandery?

Charity in our life is ordered to faith: food drives, parish aid, and the work of the Canadian Charity Trust—brothers pool skills and means so mercy meets real needs, without confusing the order with a civic club.

Is KSJI part of the Catholic Church?

Yes. Headquartered at the Vatican with historical ties to the Hospitaller tradition, the Order remains in full communion with the Holy See; Commandery 710 follows Grand Council Canada and Supreme Council statutes.

How are assessments and charity collections handled?

Per-capita assessments and charitable drives are announced at commandery sessions. The Finance committee and Worthy Recorder explain dues; charity programs follow Grand Council Canada and Supreme Council direction.

Where can I find the Knights Prayer and Odes?

Use the Resources area on this site for prayer texts and related materials, or ask the Worthy Chaplain or Secretary for printed or Supreme-approved copies.

How is KSJI different from a parish men’s group?

KSJI is an international Catholic order under Supreme and Grand Council statutes—investiture, regalia, and Hospitaller tradition set it apart from a casual parish society, while we always serve alongside the local Church.

How can I support Commandery 710’s charitable work?

Join charitable activities, food drives, and parish support coordinated by the commandery. Contact the Worthy President or the committee chair responsible for charity for current needs.

Is KSJI mainly for business networking?

No. Many members are professionals, but the order exists to deepen Catholic faith and service to the Church; any networking is incidental, not the purpose of the fraternity.

Is KSJI a non-profit fraternal organization?

Yes. KSJI is a Catholic fraternal order; Commandery 710 operates under Grand Council Canada with governance and reporting consistent with our statutes and applicable civil requirements.