Knights of Columbus
ILLINOIS STATE COUNCIL

Degree Protocol, Registration and Responsibilities.

Please familiarize yourself with the Instruction Sheet for Planning A Major Degree when hosting a Major Degree.

CONSTITUTIONAL ROLL: When a council is hosting a 1st Degree or a 1st Degree is held before a 2nd and 3rd Degree, 1st Degree candidates sign the Constitutional Roll. Only 1st Degree candidates sign the roll. Candidates who have taken their 1st degree at another council need to go back to his home council and sign their councils roll, Not the roll of the host council.

MAJOR DEGREE SIGN IN SHEET: During a Major Degree there is a separate sign in sheet for all candidates to sign. When the last candidate has signed in the District Warden will retrieve the sign in sheet.

REGISTRATION: During a Major Degree the registration table needs to be manned one half hour before the degree up to the entry of the last candidate and the DP who is usually the last person entering the antechamber. The registration table should be outside of the antechamber. Ideally the The Financial Secretary and an Insurance Benefit Representative should man the registration table. Form #100’s should not be returned to the candidates. They should be returned to the Financial Secretary of the candidates respected council after the degree. No Form 100’s are to be distributed in the antechamber.

OPENING AND CLOSING OF MAJOR DEGREES: This is very important for proper protocol. For example: Proper introductions of the CO, the Assigned State Officer all dignitaries, and of course the Final Charge, which should be done by memory. All of which is the responsibility of the District Deputy.

If you have any questions or concerns, please contact the State Ceremonial Chairman.