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

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

3. Familiarizing yourself with your duties
Overview:
Familiarizing yourself with your duties
Regalia / Ladies Of Grace ‘Arrive with 5’
Know Protocol
Exemplification Ceremony
Wake & Funeral Services
Do’s and Don’ts
“ALWAYS, Consult for Results" 3

4. “FAMILIARIZING YOURSELF WITH
Y0UR DUTIES” 4

5. Serves as the Presiding Officer in the
absence of the Faithful Navigator
Complete 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

6. REGALIA
WHITE – WHITE
WHITE-WHITE SUIT-NO PANTS, NO ¾ LENGTH
SKIRT- ONE INCH BELOW THE KNEE
BLOUSE- worn under jacket
GLOVES-No lace, leather or knit
PURSE- 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 undergarments are to be wor6 n

7. 5 NAME THE FIVE ? OFFICIAL REGALIA OF THE LADIES OF GRACE ARRIVE WITH7

8. THE FIVE BALDRIC BERET 1 2 3 SHOULDER BRAID LAPEL PIN MALTESE CROSS 45 8

9. DRESS APPROPRIATELY WITH “5”
1.BALDRIC
- WORN FROM RIGHT SHOULDER ACROSS CHEST, WITH
CROSS SITUATED IN CENTER. (REMOVE)
2. BERET
- 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

10. CONTINUE: ARRIVE WITH ‘5’
4. 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 10

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

12. QUIZ: 60 SECONDS DARK BLUE, RED (3) GOLD, GREEN, ORANGE (2)
WHITE, PURPLE, LT.BLUE (1)

13. ANSWERS (SHOULDER BRAID)
1) WHITE
PURPLE LT. BLUE
SUPREME NAVIGATOR SUPREME CAPTAIN GRACIOUS LADIES
SUPREME OFFICERS FAITHFUL NAVIGATORS FAITHFUL CAPTAINS
2) GOLD
GREEN ORANGE
3) DARK BLUE RED
NATIONAL OFFICERS SUPREME LADY

14. Your Best Work –’Know Protocol’
DEFINITION :
PROTOCOL
A system of rules that explain code of correct conduct and strict adherence to correct etiquette and precedence.
Merriam-Webster Dictionary
Forms of Address
Great Amen
Communion

15. Forms of Address Great Amen Supreme Navigator 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
Supreme Navigator
‘Most Faithful’
– Supreme Officers
‘Very Faithful’ (title)
Local Chapter
Faithful (title)
All members Gracious Lady (G.L.)
Successes achieved when we practice
Handbook pg.37-41

16. EXEMPLIFICATION 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

17. Wake Ritual & Funeral Services
The 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. 17

18. Continue: Wake Ritual & Funeral Services
The 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/3rd degree

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

20. SAMPLE OF RESOLUTION OF CONDOLENCE20

21. 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

22. 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 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

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24. ??? QUESTIONS ??? ALWAYS PRAY… PRAYER CHANGES THINGS!
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ALWAYS
PRAY…
PRAYER
CHANGES
THINGS!