The History of the Order of the Knights of Rizal

LET US JOIN THE KNIGHTS OF RIZAL

         This invitation is address to all well-meaning, freedom loving, civic minded Filipinos of all walks of life.    There is indeed every reason for a full-blooded Filipinos to join this socio-civic-patriotic organization because it is intrinsically Filipino in origin, Philippine based and intended to emulate and extol the good works and teachings of a great Filipino patriot, DR. JOSE RIZAL. Aside from being a civic and patriotic organization, it is also cultural, non-sectarian, non-partisan and non-racial. For an international perspective, the Knights of Rizal is now well established in the United States, Canada, Europe, Australia, Japan, Middle East and Southeast Asia.

THE KNIGHTS OF RIZAL - WHAT IT IS NOW

        The Order of the Knights of Rizal is well directed because it   has a SUPREME COUNCIL with Intenational Headquarters housed at its own Knights of Rizal Building, at Bonifacio Drive (near Anda Circle) Port Area, Manila (now has temporary Office   at   2nd Floor, LAIKO   Building, 372 Cabildo   Street, Intramuros, Manila. Tel. # 528-1973   and   1974)   with   a   governing board composed of Council Officers and Trustees elected yearly and regularly during its annual general assembly.

PURPOSE AND OBJECTIVES

[A] General Objectives

1. To study the teachings of Dr. Jose Rizal;
2. To inculcate and propagate them in and among all classes of Filipino people;
3. To exhort our citizenry by words and deeds, to emulate and practice the
    examples and teachings of our national hero;
4. To promote among the associated knights the spirit of patriotism and
    Rizalian chivalry;
5. To develop a perfect union among the Filipinos in revering the memory of
    Dr. Jose Rizal; and
6. To organize and hold programs commemorative of Rizal's nativity and
    martyrdom.

[B] Specific Objectives

1. To study and spread the ideals teachings and exemplary life of Rizal
    especially to the Youth of the Land;
2. To organize chapters in any community anywhere in the world and to
    undertake such programs of activities which will promote individual
    commitment to the ideals of Rizal and encourage personal involvement
    in the contemporary problems of the nation, and
3. To train and to develop the Youth in character building, citizenship training,
    democratic leadership and enlightened nationalism and dedicated service
    to country and people.

CODE OF ETHICS

A RIZALIAN
      - Loves his country and people;
      - Venerates the memory of the nation's heroes by making their ideals his
        own and his children's;
      - Strives to do justice to all his fellowmen;
      - Maintains a tolerant and understanding attitude towards his fellowmen;
      - Values honor as he values his life;
      - Upholds freedom at all cost;
      - Promotes social justice and general welfare of his countrymen; and
      - Is truthful and honest in thoughts and in deeds