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S UPREME CAPTAIN’S GUIDE LADIES OF GRACE DIVISION REGIONAL CLUSTER WORKSHOP KNIGHTS OF PETER CLAVER, INC.

LADY OF GRACE : A “GRACIOUS LADY”What does being a Lady of Grace mean?2YOU

Overview: Familiarizing yourself with your dutiesRegalia / Ladies Of Grace ‘Arrive with 5’Know ProtocolExemplification CeremonyWake & Funeral ServicesDo’s and Don’ts“ALWAYS, Consult for Results" 3

“FAMILIARIZING YOURSELF WITHY0UR DUTIES”4

Serves as the Presiding Officer in the absence of the Faithful NavigatorComplete charge of Uniform Ranks of the Order- Be the helpful ‘eyes’ for the Navigator. Responsible for inspecting Location of turnouts.Decide seating arrangements , etc…Know ‘WHO’ is there and give direction Always aware of space and preference Work accordingly w/ Faithful Captain of Assembly 5

REGALIAWHITE – WHITEWHITE-WHITE SUIT-NO PANTS, NO ¾ LENGTHSKIRT- ONE INCH BELOW THE KNEEBLOUSE- worn under jacketGLOVES-No lace, leather or knitPURSE- plain, straps over left shoulders SHOES - plain, No embellishment or extreme styles EARRINGS –only white and small/moderate in size ALL ACCESSORIES white; FLESH TONE HOSIERY No black or dark und e r g arm e n t s a r e t o be w o r 6 n

OFFICIAL REGALIAOF THE LADIES OF GRACEARRIVE WITH5 NAME THE FIVE ?7

1 2 3 BALDRIC BERET SHOULDER BRAID LAPEL PIN 4 MALTESE CROSS 5 THE FIVE 8

D RESS APPROPRIATELY WITH “5”1.BALDRIC- WORN FROM RIGHT SHOULDER ACROSS CHEST, WITHCROSS SITUATED IN CENTER. (REMOVE)2. B ERET - WORN WITH CROSS/EMBLEM OVER THE LEFT EAR . RIM OR LIP OF BEARER IS TO BE TUCKED IN /UNDER WHEN WORN. (REMOVE) 3. MALTESE CROSS OR OFFICER MEDALLION - ACCORDING TO RANK IS WORN AROUND THE NECK SUSPENDED BY A GOLD CHAIN WITH NO OTHER NECKLACES 9

C ONTINUE: ARRIVE WITH ‘5’ 104. LAPEL PIN - WORN ON LEFT SIDE- ON LAPEL, NOT THE COLLAR OF WHITE JACKET/ NO JEWELED PIN WHILE IN REGALIA MEDALS OF HONOR (GOLD/SILVER, CARTEGENA, PAPAL) MAY BE WORN below lapel pin on jacket. 5. SHOULDER BRAID -(COLOR OF DISINCTION) WORN AROUND AND UNDER THE LEFT ARM MAY BE WORN AT LUNCHEONS/RECEPTIONS all other Regalia (BALDRIC/BERET) should be removed

NO GRACIOUS LADY… MAY TURNOUT W/O FULL REGALIA-’ARRIVE WITH 5’NO GRACIOUS LADY…WHEN LEAVING MASS ALL REGALIA ITEMS SHOULD BE REMOVED. (HOTEL SETTING- in your ROOM ) NO GRACIOUS LADY… REGALIA ITEMS ARE NOT TO BE WORN IN PUBLIC PLACES SUCH AS CASINOS, GROCERY STORES ETC… 11

WHITE, PURPLE, LT.BLUE (1) D ARK B L UE, RED (3) QUIZ: 60 SECONDS GOLD, GREEN, ORAN G E (2) 12

ANSWERS (SHOULDER BRAID)131) WHITEPURPLE LT. BLUESUPREME NAVIGATOR SUPREME CAPTAIN GRACIOUS LADIES 2) GOLDGREEN ORANGESUPREME OFFICERS FAITHFUL NAVIGATORS FAITHFUL CAPTAINS3) DARK BLUE RED NATIONAL OFFICERS SUPREME LADY

Your Best Work –’Know Protocol’Forms of Address Great AmenCommunionDEFINITION :PROTOCOLA system of rules that explain code of correct conduct and strict adherence to correct etiquette and precedence.Merriam-Webster Dictionary14

Forms of Address Supreme Navigator‘Most Faithful’ – Supreme Officers ‘Very Faithful’ (title) Local Chapter Faithful (title) All members G r ac i o u s La d y (G . L.) Successes achieved when we practice Handbook pg.37-41 Great Amen Remind Remove Remain Placing gloves in bare hand over shoulder not to cause distraction by turning around. ‘Ripple Effect will occur’. Communion Remove gloves when bringing up gifts. Remain standing Local versus National 15

E XEMPLIFICATION CEREMONY ONLY ONE (1) Exemplification maybe held annually with no more than five (5) Ladies being exemplified.Ex. April to April Best practices – work all year; start early; pick a date/time and stick to it 16

17 Wake Ritual & Funeral ServicesThe Faithful Captain shall be in charge of the Wake and Funeral Services of a deceased member. Contact with family members should be made by the Faithful Navigator and Faithful Captain receiving approval for Ritual. Length and time MUST also be explained to family PRIOR to services.Suggestion: Create for your needs Membership profile form (i.e.“wishes”) should be kept on file detailing deceased members last request (regalia, which rituals, both etc…). This could be shared with the family. Profile sample in Captain’s Guide. Provided for everyone in Conclave Agenda.

Continue: Wake Ritual & Funeral Services18The Biblical Wake Service‘I SHALL SEE GOD’Shall be used as the wake Ritual for deceased members of the Ladies of Grace Division.ARRIVE EARLY= NO later than 30 minutes PRIOR to the start of standing guard- Only stand guard during wake service NOT DURING THE RITUAL & NEVER w/3 rd degree

CONTINUE: WAKE RITUAL & FUNERAL SERVICES19Resolution of Condolence will be signed by the Faithful Navigator & Faithful Comptroller and read by Faithful Navigator and/or Faithful CaptainDemonstrate (practice) “Changing of the guards”– Formal Protocol functions – wake service, procession in and out of church

SAMPLE OF RESOLUTION OF CONDOLENCE 20

DO’S AND DON’T’S Do dress properly. Don’t just show up for turnouts. Ladies of Grace must be invited. Do follow the instructions of the Faithful Captain Don’t be disrespectful of those in charge; “ You may be in charge next time around”. Do be aware that others are watching you, act accordantly. DON’T SPEAK OUTSIDE THE ORDER TO ANYONE Do remember that “Thou are a Gracious Lady” at ALL times. 20

Conclusion Always ‘Consult for Results’Communicate all to your Navigator Stay prepared ; use your LOG White book & Chapter By-Laws & Constitution, Robert Rules , Bible Refer to pages 45-49 KPC- Handbook to become familiar with seating, processions, church arrangements . Captain’s Guide is always HELPFUL VERY IMPORTANT VERY IMPORTANT Medallion of Recognition: Medallions of Faithful Navigators and Faithful Captains are to pass onto the incoming officers. Past officers keep their shoulder braid (green or orange color) but NOT THE MEDALLION 22

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