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    To order supplies for ceremonials, please visit kofc.org/supplies

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    INSTALLATION OF OFFICERS

    EXEMPLIFICATION OF CHARITY, UNITY AND FRATERNITY SCRIPT #10991 AND VIDEO

    Download and use this script to conduct the Exemplification of Charity, Unity and Fraternity. Grand Knights and Financial Secretaries can purchase hard copy scripts through Supplies Online. While we prefer that the ceremony be performed live, it is acceptable to have candidates participate in the ceremony using the pre-recorded video.

    If your question is not answered in the FAQ document, please feel free to email your question to ceremonials@kofc.org.

    Download Watch & Download FAQ's

    CANDIDATE INVITATION TO ON-DEMAND EXEMPLIFICATION

    The On-Demand ceremony can be accessed by candidates online 24 hours a day. Before inviting a candidate to participate in the On-Demand ceremony, make sure your council has completed their standard admissions process and has collected the information needed for his form 100. Councils must file a Form 100 for all candidates who complete an online exemplification.

    English Invitation Spanish Invitation French Invitation

    GUIDELINES FOR VIRTUAL & IN-PERSON EXEMPLIFICATION

    Download the guidelines to help you host your own virtual Exemplification of Charity, Unity and Fraternity. Review the best practices for hosting a combined in-person and virtual ceremony while adhering to your local and diocesan restrictions on gatherings. If you have any further questions, please email ceremonials@kofc.org.

    DOWNLOAD

    ONLINE EXEMPLIFICATION SCHEDULE & CANDIDATE INVITATIONS

    The online Exemplification of Charity, Unity and Fraternity is available on-demand. Invitations are available for download below. Before inviting a candidate to participate in the ceremony, make sure your council has completed their standard admissions process and has collected the information needed for his form 100. Councils must file a Form 100 for all candidates who complete an online exemplification.
     

    ENGLISH INVITATION

    ONLINE EXEMPLIFICATION SCHEDULE & CANDIDATE INVITATIONS - SPANISH

    Spanish Invitation

    ONLINE EXEMPLIFICATION SCHEDULE & CANDIDATE INVITATIONS - FRENCH

    French Invitation

    PROTOCOL HANDBOOK #1612

    This publication identifies a system of rules that explain the correct conduct and procedures to be followed in formal situations.

    Download

    COLOR CORPS DRILL MANUAL #808

    This manual provides the accepted drill procedures of the Fourth Degree Knights of Columbus. It has been developed for use by Fourth Degree Color Corps as a standard for uniform drill procedures; Honor Guard/Color Guard procedures; and the Manual of the Sword.
     

    Download

    INSTALLATION OF COUNCIL OFFICERS #770

    The Installation of Council Officers should be completed by the District Deputy as soon as practical and as close as possible to the start of the new fraternal year. The virtual installation script can be used when in-person events are not allowed or practical.

    In-Person Installation Virtual Installation

    INSTALLATION OF ASSEMBLY OFFICERS #1355

    This ceremony shall be under the direction of the District Master or whoever he designates. The Installation of Assembly Officers should be completed as soon as practical after the first day of July in the new fraternal year. The virtual installation script can be used when in-person events are not allowed or practical.

    In-Person Installation Virtual Installation

    INSTALLATION OF STATE COUNCIL OFFICERS AND DDS #946

    The Installation of State Council Officers and District Deputies Ceremonial should always be held after Mass in conjunction with the Annual Organizational Meeting of District Deputies. The virtual installation script can be used when in-person events are not allowed or practical.
     

    In-Person Installation Virtual Installation

    Exemplification

    EXEMPLIFICATION OF CHARITY, UNITY AND FRATERNITY SCRIPT #10991 AND VIDEO

    Download and use this script to conduct the Exemplification of Charity, Unity and Fraternity. Grand Knights and Financial Secretaries can purchase hard copy scripts through Supplies Online. While we prefer that the ceremony be performed live, it is acceptable to have candidates participate in the ceremony using the pre-recorded video.

    If your question is not answered in the FAQ document, please feel free to email your question to ceremonials@kofc.org.

    Download Watch & Download FAQ's

    CANDIDATE INVITATION TO ON-DEMAND EXEMPLIFICATION

    The On-Demand ceremony can be accessed by candidates online 24 hours a day. Before inviting a candidate to participate in the On-Demand ceremony, make sure your council has completed their standard admissions process and has collected the information needed for his form 100. Councils must file a Form 100 for all candidates who complete an online exemplification.

    English Invitation Spanish Invitation French Invitation

    GUIDELINES FOR VIRTUAL & IN-PERSON EXEMPLIFICATION

    Download the guidelines to help you host your own virtual Exemplification of Charity, Unity and Fraternity. Review the best practices for hosting a combined in-person and virtual ceremony while adhering to your local and diocesan restrictions on gatherings. If you have any further questions, please email ceremonials@kofc.org.

    DOWNLOAD

    Online Exemplification

    ONLINE EXEMPLIFICATION SCHEDULE & CANDIDATE INVITATIONS

    The online Exemplification of Charity, Unity and Fraternity is available on-demand. Invitations are available for download below. Before inviting a candidate to participate in the ceremony, make sure your council has completed their standard admissions process and has collected the information needed for his form 100. Councils must file a Form 100 for all candidates who complete an online exemplification.
     

    ENGLISH INVITATION

    ONLINE EXEMPLIFICATION SCHEDULE & CANDIDATE INVITATIONS - SPANISH

    Spanish Invitation

    ONLINE EXEMPLIFICATION SCHEDULE & CANDIDATE INVITATIONS - FRENCH

    French Invitation

    Protocol

    PROTOCOL HANDBOOK #1612

    This publication identifies a system of rules that explain the correct conduct and procedures to be followed in formal situations.

    Download

    COLOR CORPS DRILL MANUAL #808

    This manual provides the accepted drill procedures of the Fourth Degree Knights of Columbus. It has been developed for use by Fourth Degree Color Corps as a standard for uniform drill procedures; Honor Guard/Color Guard procedures; and the Manual of the Sword.
     

    Download

    INSTALLATION OF OFFICERS

    INSTALLATION OF COUNCIL OFFICERS #770

    The Installation of Council Officers should be completed by the District Deputy as soon as practical and as close as possible to the start of the new fraternal year. The virtual installation script can be used when in-person events are not allowed or practical.

    In-Person Installation Virtual Installation

    INSTALLATION OF ASSEMBLY OFFICERS #1355

    This ceremony shall be under the direction of the District Master or whoever he designates. The Installation of Assembly Officers should be completed as soon as practical after the first day of July in the new fraternal year. The virtual installation script can be used when in-person events are not allowed or practical.

    In-Person Installation Virtual Installation

    INSTALLATION OF STATE COUNCIL OFFICERS AND DDS #946

    The Installation of State Council Officers and District Deputies Ceremonial should always be held after Mass in conjunction with the Annual Organizational Meeting of District Deputies. The virtual installation script can be used when in-person events are not allowed or practical.
     

    In-Person Installation Virtual Installation

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