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The Order of
Knighthood is a dedicated extension of the Order of DeMolay and gives
older DeMolays (17 to 21 years of age) an opportunity to organize social
activities and has also provided Kentucky DeMolays training which is
necessary and crucial in building dynamic and productive chapters. The
Order of Knighthood is organized into a subordinate unit known as a Priory
and has its own ritual, officers, meetings and investitures.
The
Order of Knighthood made its debut in 1946, when it's ritual was
exemplified before the Grand Council, now known as DeMolay International's
Supreme Council.
Through the years, the activities of the Knights have consisted of social
and educational programs geared to older DeMolays, with a special emphasis
on career planning and coed activities.
The official name of the Order of Knighthood is "The Chivalric Knights of
the Holy Order of the Fellow Soldiers of Jacques DeMolay". It is not an
honorary degree or award, but a working body whose purpose is to extend
fellowship and serve the Order of DeMolay.
The C. Frye Haley
Memorial Priory made its debut in Kentucky in 1970. The Priory meets at
every Conclave and an investiture is held when needed. Dad Greg Coffey is
the Coordinator of Knighthood and assists the Priory at their meetings and
investitures.
The main functions of a Priory are to:
(1) Extend and assist the Order of DeMolay and its Chapters.
(2) Maintain the active interest of older DeMolays.
(3) Provide an interesting program for the Priory members.
(4) Above all to provide and maintain a proper example for all
DeMolays |
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The officers of a Priory are: |
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Some of the services that may be provided by a Priory are: |
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Illustrious Knight Commander |
Junior Deacon |
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Squire Commander |
Prior |
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Page Commander |
Sacristan |
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Registrar |
Standard Bearer |
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Senior Deacon |
Sentinel |
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Conducting the Majority Service. |
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Conducting memorial services. |
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Assisting with jurisdictional activities. |
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Serving as coaches, umpires or referees in
athletic events. |
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Participating in Masonic service projects. |
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