
Planning and Executing Ceremonials for Minnesota Councils
Discover a detailed guide on planning and executing ceremonials for Minnesota councils. From setting up the chamber or church to conducting the ceremony itself, this resource provides step-by-step instructions to ensure a successful event. Learn about council checklists, putting together a team, preparing the venue, and conducting the ceremony with confidence and faith.
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M I N N E S O T A FOUNDED IN FAITH
M I N N E S O T A Ceremonials Ceremonials Putting on an In-Person Exemplification FOUNDED IN FAITH
Council Checklist M I N N E S O T A 1. Meet with your council Chaplain or local Pastor. 2. Select a date and secure a location. 3. Order materials. Candidate Kits (#531) from Supplies Online, Crucifix w/corpus Fibers and Rope Blessed Michael McGivney Prayer Cards Ceremonial Baldrics Constitutional Roll Pre-Tabbed Exemplification Binder 4. Select an Honoree. Inform the Honoree if applicable. 5. Promote. Bulletin announcements Pulpit announcements Posting on your council and parish website / social media pages 6. Plan a reception. FOUNDED IN FAITH
Putting a team Together Putting a team Together M I N N E S O T A 2 2- -8 Team Members 8 Team Members Presiding Officer Chaplain Presenter on Charity & Rosary Presenter on Unity Presenter on Fraternity Warden Investing Officer Financial Secretary FOUNDED IN FAITH
Setting up the Chamber or Church Setting up the Chamber or Church M I N N E S O T A Chamber Chamber Podium Table for Fibers & Rope, Rosaries and Pins Chairs for Presenters, Chairs for candidates and Warden Chairs for Observers and Dignitaries FOUNDED IN FAITH
Setting up the Chamber or Church Setting up the Chamber or Church M I N N E S O T A Church Church Podium or Lectern Table for Fibers & Rope, Rosaries and Pins A pew for Presenters and Investing Officer A pew or two for candidates and Warden A pew for the Council Officers and Dignitaries FOUNDED IN FAITH
The Ceremony The Ceremony M I N N E S O T A Familiarize yourself with your presentation Be comfortable with the wordage Know when and how to do animation Presenting the Crucifix Snapping the rope Presenting the Rosary and Emblem of the Order FOUNDED IN FAITH
The Ceremony The Ceremony M I N N E S O T A In Church In Church Prefer to Seat Candidates and their Families as they arrive In Chambers In Chambers Allow Candidates to socialize with each other and the team before and after ceremony FOUNDED IN FAITH
Closing Prayer and Closing Prayer and Congratulations Congratulations M I N N E S O T A Have Warden hand out the Blessed Michael McGivney cards Recite it together Congratulate them with applause FOUNDED IN FAITH
After The Ceremony After The Ceremony M I N N E S O T A Introduce the Team and Observers Have Highest Ranking officer speak Have the Candidates introduce themselves Why they are joining Something about themselves Introduce them to 4th degree Challenge them to fulfill Shining Armor FOUNDED IN FAITH
After The Ceremony After The Ceremony M I N N E S O T A Instill Fraternity FOUNDED IN FAITH