MEMBERSHIP

Applications for membership in the Fourth Degree may be made to any assembly provided the applicant is:

1.Over eighteen years of age.

2.A citizen of the country in which he resides.

3.A Third Degree member in good standing in his council,
and who was initiated in the Admission (First) Degree at least one year prior to his Exemplification of the Fourth Degree.

4.Or, a former member, whose membership was terminated for failure to pay dues, or by a withdrawal card, if he has been readmitted to good standing in his council, and if he was a Third Degree member for a period of more than six months, prior to his loss of good standing in his council.

5.A practical Catholic in union with the Holy See.
The Exemplification fee is set annually by the Board of Directors and includes a lapel pin, social baldric and one ticket to the Exemplification Banquet. Members of the Clergy are exempt from the payment of initiation fees and Assembly dues.

Official Dress

The official dress of the Fourth Degree is black tuxedo, white pleated full shirt collar formal shirt, black tie and cummerbund, black shoes and socks, black studs and cuff links.
The social baldric identifies you as a Brother Knight and must be worn at all social functions. Officers should wear their jewel of office with their social baldric. Members should wear the 4th degree pin on their left lapel.The service baldric is used whenever the sword is carried. All Fourth Degree members are encouraged to obtain the full regalia which includes the white plumed chapeaux, red lined cape, service baldric, sword and white gloves. You will then be ready whenever you are called upon to participate.