1. FAITHFUL NAVIGATOR

2. Role Preside at meetings Enforces Appoints all committees Constitution
By-Laws
Appoints all committees

3. Open meeting with prayer

4. Sign documents

5. Custodian of the Ceremonies of Exemplification
Authorize all legal demands
Ceremonies Of
Exemplification

6. Countersign warrants and checks
Perform other duties

7. Review 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

8. CEREMONIES OF EXEMPLIFICATION OF THE SUBLIMED AND MERITORIOUS FOURTH DEGREE LADIES OF GRACE

9. Introduction to the Ritual
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

10. Paraphernalia / Items Necessary
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

11. Paraphernalia / Items Necessary Continuation
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

12. Officers of the Exemplification
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

13. Officers of the Exemplification Continuation
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.

14. Exemplification 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

15. Exemplification Preparation Continuation
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 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***

17. Any Questions?
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