Preside at meetings

Enforces◦Constitution

◦By-Laws

Appoints all committees

Open meeting with prayer

Sign documents

Custodian of the Ceremonies of Exemplification

Authorize all legal demands

Ceremonies

Of

Exemplification

Countersign warrants and checks

Perform other duties

Preside over all meetings

Enforce laws/rules

Appoints all committees

Open meeting with prayer

Sign documents

Custodian of Ceremonies of Exemplification

Authorize Supreme General Chapter’s legal demands

Countersign warrants and checks

The Ceremony: Solemn, Impressive and Beautiful Inspires lessons of Charity and Perseverance Thought provoking…

◦ Final Earthly End, Death, Resurrection, Final Judgement

Faithful Navigator of the Grand Chapter is the keeper of “The Ritual”

◦ Remains in the possession of the Faithful Navigator at ALL times

◦ Kept concealed from public or private view

◦ Should be turned over to her successor upon a newly elected Navigator, upon her death, resignation or disqualification

Do Not Copy The Ritual

◦ One copy is sufficient for each Grand Chapter

◦ Copies of various instructions and speaking parts can be given to the various Officer’s of the Exemplification

The Book of Ceremonies (Ritual)

Small white candles and candle holders for each candidate

Blindfolds for each candidate

A table for placing the regalia of candidates

Principal piece of paraphernalia: Kneeler, Cross

Light of Faith (a lighted candle symbolizes Jesus, the Light of the World

One (1) set of full regalia for each candidate

Chairs for the Master of Degree, the Escorts of Honor, and any current Supreme Officers in attendance

Papal and American Flag

Music (CD, Cassette, song sheets)

Three Rooms (Ante Room, Exemplification Chamber, Waiting/Prayer Room)

Secure all rooms to ensure privacy

Matches and/or lighter

Candle snuffer if possible

The Master of the Degree◦ Usually the Navigator or her duly designated and

authorized representative

Faithful Escorts of Honor to the Master of the Degree (at least two)

Faithful Bearer of the Book of Ceremonies

Faithful Bearer of the Light of Faith

Faithful Bearer of the Cross and Baldric

Faithful Commandant of the Guards and her assistants (if possible, two)

Faithful Outer / Inner Sentinels

The Officers of the Exemplification should not be considered an unchangeable “TEAM” in the strict sense of

the word. In keeping with the principals of the Fourth Degree, and in order that all Gracious Ladies of the Grand Chapter may, from time to time, actually participate in the ceremonies and not just be bystanders. Different Gracious

Ladies may, and should be, appointed to serve as Officers of the Exemplification. Their appointments should be

announced by the Faithful Navigator at a meeting prior to the Exemplification to allow for preparation.

Candidates are Exemplified Individually

Chambers should be prepared in advance

Candidates should assemble at least one (1) hour prior to the time scheduled to start

The Faithful Commandant of the Guards and her assistants perform an inspection of the Candidates

Mandatory for Gracious Lady Participants (not candidates)

◦ White robe, white gloves, white suit with a white blouse, white shoes

◦ At a given point in the ceremony, the Master of the Degree will wear her full regalia

◦ No entrance is allowed into the Ante Room or Exemplification without a white robe

Candidates Requirements◦ Must meet all requirements for membership: application, fees,

regalia

◦ Must present themselves for the ceremonies at the time and place designated

◦ Dressed in the full and correct uniform of the rank, except the Beret, the Baldric, the Cross and the Shoulder Braid

◦ Should be required to bring their rosaries, gloves, and a gold chain 20-22 inches in length

◦ Candidates will not be permitted to wear the Fourth Degree Pin until they receive it during the formal ceremony

*** ALL REGULATIONS SHOULD BE STRICTLY ENFORCED***