Acts as the Master of Ceremonies. The grand knight or highest-ranking officer in attendance fills this role.
Leads assembly in opening and closing prayers.
Guides the candidates.
Registers candidates and obtains their signature on the Constitutional Roll.
Presents rosaries and emblem pins to the candidates. The grand knight or highest-ranking officer in attendance may fill this role and, depending on the number of candidates, multiple officers may assist.
Meets and greets candidates and assists the financial secretary.
These three separate roles can be taken by any three council officers selected by the council. Each of them reads or “teaches” one of three lessons on charity, unity and fraternity. In addition, the presenter on charity reads a short discourse on the rosary.
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