Guide to Being a Lady of Grace: Protocol, Regalia, and Duties Explained

1. SUPREMECAPTAIN’SGUIDE LADIES OFGRACEDIVISION REGIONAL CLUSTERWORKSHOP KNIGHTS OF PETER CLAVER,INC.

2. LADY OF GRACE : A “GRACIOUSLADY” What does being a Lady of Gracemean? YOU 2

3. Overview: • Familiarizing yourself with yourduties • Regalia / Ladies Of Grace ‘Arrive with5’ • KnowProtocol • ExemplificationCeremony • Wake & Funeral Services • Do’s andDon’ts • “ALWAYS, Consult forResults" 3

4. “FAMILIARIZINGYOURSELFWITH Y0URDUTIES” 4

5. Serves as the Presiding Officer inthe • absence of the FaithfulNavigator • Complete charge of Uniform Ranks of the Order- Be the helpful ‘eyes’ for theNavigator. • Responsible for inspecting Location of turnouts. • Decide seating arrangements ,etc… • Know ‘WHO’ is there and givedirection • Always aware of space andpreference • Work accordingly w/ Faithful Captain of Assembly 5

6. WHITE –WHITE • WHITE-WHITE SUIT-NO PANTS, NO ¾LENGTH • SKIRT- ONE INCH BELOW THEKNEE • BLOUSE- worn underjacket • GLOVES-No lace, leather orknit • PURSE- plain, straps over leftshoulders • SHOES- plain, No embellishment or extremestyles • EARRINGS –only white and small/moderate insize • ALLACCESSORIESwhite; FLESH TONEHOSIERY • No black or dark undergarmentsare tobewor6n REGALIA

7. OFFICIALREGALIA OF THE LADIES OFGRACE ARRIVEWITH 5 NAMETHEFIVE ? 7

8. THEFIVE 1 2 3 • BALDRIC • BERET • SHOULDER BRAID • LAPELPIN 4 • MALTESECROSS 5 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 OFFICERMEDALLION - ACCORDING TO RANK IS WORN AROUND THE NECK SUSPENDED BY A GOLD CHAIN WITH NO OTHERNECKLACES 9

10. 4.LAPELPIN - • WORN ON LEFT SIDE- ON LAPEL, NOT THE COLLAR OF WHITE JACKET/NO JEWELED PIN WHILE INREGALIA • MEDALS OF HONOR (GOLD/SILVER, CARTEGENA, PAPAL) MAYBEWORN below lapel pin onjacket. • 5. SHOULDER BRAID -(COLOR OFDISINCTION) • WORN AROUND AND UNDER THE LEFT ARM • MAY BE WORN AT LUNCHEONS/RECEPTIONS all other Regalia (BALDRIC/BERET) shouldbe CONTINUE:ARRIVE WITH ‘5’ removed 10

11. NO GRACIOUSLADY… • MAY TURNOUT W/O FULLREGALIA-’ARRIVE WITH5’ • NO GRACIOUSLADY… • WHEN LEAVING MASS ALL REGALIA ITEMS SHOULD BE REMOVED. (HOTEL SETTING- in your ROOM) • NO GRACIOUSLADY… • REGALIA ITEMS ARE NOT TO BE WORN IN PUBLIC PLACES SUCH AS CASINOS, GROCERY STORESETC…

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

13. ANSWERS (SHOULDERBRAID) 1) WHITE PURPLE LT.BLUE SUPREMENAVIGATOR SUPREME CAPTAIN GRACIOUS LADIES SUPREME OFFICERS FAITHFUL NAVIGATORS FAITHFULCAPTAINS 2) GOLD GREEN ORANGE 3) DARKBLUE RED NATIONAL OFFICERS SUPREMELADY

14. Your Best Work –’KnowProtocol’ • DEFINITION: • PROTOCOL • A system of rules that explain code of correct conductand strict adherence to correct etiquette andprecedence. • Merriam-WebsterDictionary • Forms ofAddress • GreatAmen • Communion

15. GreatAmen Remind Remove Remain Placing gloves in bare hand over shoulder not to cause distraction by turning around.‘Ripple Effect willoccur’. Communion Remove gloveswhen bringing up gifts. Remainstanding Local versusNational Forms ofAddress • SupremeNavigator • ‘Most Faithful’ • – SupremeOfficers • ‘Very Faithful’(title) • LocalChapter • Faithful(title) • All members GraciousLady (G.L.) • Successesachieved when we practice • Handbook pg.37-41

16. EXEMPLIFICATION CEREMONY • ONLY ONE (1) Exemplification maybe held annuallywith no more than five (5) Ladies beingexemplified. • Ex. April to April • Best practices – work all year; start early; picka date/time and stick toit

17. Wake Ritual & FuneralServices The Faithful Captain shall be in charge of the Wake and Funeral Services of a deceasedmember. • Contact with family members should be made bythe Faithful Navigator and Faithful Captain receiving approval for Ritual. Length and time MUST also be explained to family PRIOR toservices. • Suggestion: Create for yourneeds • Membership profile form (i.e.“wishes”) should bekept • on file detailing deceased members last request (regalia, which rituals, both etc…). This could be shared with the family. Profile sample inCaptain’s Guide. Provided for everyone in ConclaveAgenda. 17

18. Continue: Wake Ritual & FuneralServices The Biblical WakeService ‘I SHALL SEEGOD’ Shall be used as the wake Ritual for deceasedmembers of the Ladiesof GraceDivision. ARRIVE EARLY= NOlaterthan 30minutes PRIOR to the start of standingguard- Only stand guard during wake service NOT DURING THE RITUAL & NEVER w/3rddegree

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 FaithfulCaptain Demonstrate (practice) “Changing of the guards”– Formal Protocol functions – wake service, procession in and out of church

20. SAMPLE OF RESOLUTION OF CONDOLENCE 20

21. Do dressproperly. • Don’t just show up for turnouts. Ladies of Grace must beinvited. • Do follow the instructions of the FaithfulCaptain • Don’t be disrespectful of those in charge;“You • may be in charge next timearound”. • Do be aware that others are watching you, act accordantly. • DON’T SPEAK OUTSIDE THE ORDER TOANYONE • Do remember that “Thou are a GraciousLady” • at ALLtimes. DO’S ANDDON’T’S 20

22. Always ‘Consult forResults’ • Communicate all to yourNavigator • 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 alwaysHELPFUL • VERYIMPORTANT VERYIMPORTANT Medallion ofRecognition: • 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 THEMEDALLION Conclusion

23. Are you in the”Servant Leadership”business? May we help? “Our Plan, On Purpose- Back toBasic”

24. ??? QUESTIONS??? PLEASE WRITE THEMDOWN ALWAYS PRAY… PRAYER CHANGES THINGS!