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5961 Newman Court
Sacramento, California 95819-2609 |
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HONOR GUARD (formerly
Color Corps) |
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Since the
establishment of the Patriotic Degree in
1900, the Color Corps have provided honor
guards for religious and civic functions,
an activity that has brought worldwide
recognition to the Knights of Columbus.
They are distinguishable by their
official regalia of tuxedos, capes,
chapeaux, and swords.
The Color Corps Commander for Bishop Manogue Assembly is
SK Michael Langer.
All members of Bishop Manogue interested in serving with
the Color Corps can contact SK
Michael through our e-mail
To the left is
pictured the Fourth Degree Emblem.
Bearers of this emblem are committed to
conduct themselves honorably as Christian
gentlemen in their private and public
lives, as well as acting patriotically
for the good of their nations. Likewise,
the Fourth Degree sword represents the
bearer's reverence for the Eucharist and
the Pope, bishops and hierarchy of the
Church, and displays publicly his
willingness to protect his Church and
Priests.
Considered
under a religious aspect, we have the
honor and privilege of wearing on our
swords and our lapels the sacred symbol
of the Most Blessed Trinity. This should
always remind us to live a good Christian
life, and that we should never bring
dishonor on the emblem we have been
privileged to wear. By this, others may
see our good works, through which we will
glorify our Holy Religion, our Honored
Order and our Beloved Country.
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The Color Corps of
the Knights of Columbus are the uniformed
members of the Fourth Degree. They are
the ones that are most noticeable at
church and public functions, parades,
etc. The
Color Corps consist of two parts;
Honor
Guardsmen are those members who have
mastered the Manual of the Sword.
All others are Color Guard.
The Corps
basically follows a Naval theme with
ranks and insignia. Note that the
chapeaux, which are never called hats,
are similar to the old naval uniforms.
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Cape
colors are an indication of rank.
- Vice
Supreme Masters wear blue capes
and chapeaux.
- Masters
wear gold capes and chapeaux.
- District
Marshals (District level Color
Corps Commanders) wear green
capes and chapeaux.
- Faithful
navigators (whether a member of
the corps or not) wear white
capes and chapeaux.
- Commanders
wear purple capes and chapeaux.
- Other
Color Corps Members wear red
capes and chapeaux.
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Within
the local assemblies, the Master more or
less sets the rules. In the Assembly, the
highest ranking Color Corps member is
called Commander; some areas call him by
other ranks such as Commodore. Former
Vice Supreme Masters, Former District
Marshalls, and Past Faithful Navigators
are all permitted to wear their
respective capes and chapeaux when they
finish their term of office. |
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© Copyright by Knights of Columbus. All Rights Reserved.
For questions
about the Fourth Degree, please contact the
Bishop
Patrick Manogue Assembly.
5961 Newman
Court Sacramento, CA 95819-2609
For web page
comments, questions, or updates, please contact
the web page editor,
SK Frank
Donagher.
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