Honor
Guard
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 the Reverend
Theodore Van Skee Assembly is Sir Knight
Patrick Sullivan, SW. All members of Assembly
2164 interested in serving with the Color
Corps can contact FN Joseph Quagliano at;
702.655.1422. or Pat Sullivan, SW at;
702.434.8536
(Coming Soon, Color Corp Roster)
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.
THE COLOR
CORPS
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.
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.
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.
