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Color Corps - Who are they?
What is the Color Corps?
The COLOR CORPS is the most visible arm of the Knights of Columbus.
These are the men in the “funny” uniforms that march in parades and
participate in funerals, wakes, and religious ceremonies.
Membership:
Membership in the COLOR CORPS is open to any member in good standing of
the 4th Degree, as long as their Assembly has a COLOR CORPS. All members
of the COLOR CORPS must be trained regularly and certified before they
can take part in any functions. Once certified the men must be
re-certified every two years to maintain their position in the COLOR
CORPS.
Organization of the Corps:
The COLOR CORPS is made up of two parts the HONOR GUARD and the COLOR
GUARD.The HONOR GUARD takes part in Civic and Religious functions; it is
made up of all the members of the COLOR CORPS who have learned the
Manual of the Sword. While the COLOR GUARD also caries out these duties,
the Color Guard is responsible for caring and displaying the flags in
parades and ceremonies. The Color Guard is drawn from members of the
Honor Guard that have mastered the Manual of the sword.
Assembly #220 Color Corps:
Currently Twin City Assembly has a sizeable color
corps. Since 1999, we
have offered a "Regalia Fund" to help new members of our Assembly become
active in the Color Corps. Through this plan we purchase all regalia,
and a tuxedo. The individual brother then pays regular monthly payments
to the Assembly, interest free, until the debt is fully paid. Currently
the Twin City Assembly Color Guard carries three
flags: The United States Flag, the Vatican Flag, and the Flag of the Order.
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