KMBS GENERAL RULES & REGULATIONS Adopted from the Federation of Knights of the Blessed Sacrament Rules and Regulations 1 KMBS GENERAL RULES & REGULATIONS Adopted from the Federation of Knights of the Blessed Sacrament Rules and Regulations 1 KMBS OFFICERS • Sir WHAT IS KMBS? KNIGHTS AND MAIDENS OF THE BLESSED SACRAMENT - is an organization of young men and women bound together for the service of God through the priest at the altar or any of his ministrations of his priestly office. Originally this is the Sanctuary Section of the Sodality of Our Lady. HOW TO JOIN KMBS? HOW TO JOIN KMBS? 1. Any Catholic man/woman (single) who has completed the age of ten (10) may be admitted to this pious organization. HOW TO JOIN KMBS? 1. He/she should have following qualifications: Baptized and Regular confirmed in the Communicant Catholic Church (at least weekly) the Sound of health and of good moral character HOW TO JOIN KMBS? 2. He/she may apply personally to the Director (Priest or Layman) either orally or in writing. His/her acceptance is signified by the inscription of his/her name in the official register of the organization. WHAT ARE THE DEGREES OF A KINGHT/MAIDE N? THE TEMPORARY DEGREE During the probation he/she is called a Neophyte, which may which may last from one day to six months before his/her formal reception into the order after which he/she shall be called Aspirant. WHAT ARE THE DEGREES OF A KINGHT? 1. Apprentice 2. Page 3. Esquire 4. Full Knight FIRST DEGREE: THE APPRENTICE Uniform: • • • • Black Leather Shoes White Socks, White Polo (Short Sleeves) Tucked-in And Blue Or Black Long Pants. FIRST DEGREE: APPRENTICE To qualify for this degree the ASPIRANT should have: 1.Served 30 Holy Masses 2.Earned at least 30 good points 3.Visited daily the Blessed Sacrament as a Neophyte FIRST DEGREE: APPRENTICE To qualify for this degree the ASPIRANT should have: 4.Passed oral and written test on: • Rules and Regulations • Common prayers for Catholic and Knight’s Pledge • Sacrament and Sacramental’s FIRST DEGREE: APPRENTICE To qualify for this degree the ASPIRANT should have: 4.Passed oral and written test on: • Identification of church vestments, structures and appurtenances 5.Voted by the Officers and FIRST DEGREE: APPRENTICE To qualify for this degree the ASPIRANT should have: 5.Voted by the Officers and Counselors SECOND DEGREE: PAGE Uniform: • Black Leather Shoes • White Socks, • White Polo (Short Sleeves) • Tucked-in And Blue Or Black Long Pants. • Dark blue long tie SECOND DEGREE: PAGE To qualify for this degree the APPRENTICE must have: 1. Served 50 Holy Masses and 5 Benedictions of the Blessed Sacrament 2. Earned at least 30 good points SECOND DEGREE: PAGE To qualify for this degree the APPRENTICE must have: 3. Visited the Blessed Sacrament at least twice daily 4. Passed actual serving at sung mass, concelebrated mass, Benediction, ordinary mass & SECOND DEGREE: PAGE To qualify for this degree the APPRENTICE must have: 4. Passed actual serving at sung mass, concelebrated mass, Benediction, ordinary mass & KMBS history and other exams prescribed. SECOND DEGREE: PAGE To qualify for this degree the APPRENTICE must have: 5. Performed one daily sacrifice for more vocation to the Priesthood. THIRD DEGREE: ESQUIRE Uniform: • Black Leather Shoes • White Socks, • White Polo (Short Sleeves) • Tucked-in And Blue Or Black Long • • Pants. Dark blue long tie Silver ring with a cross on the stone THIRD DEGREE: ESQUIRE To qualify for this degree the PAGE must have: 1. Served 50 Holy Masses and 10 Benedictions 2. Earned at least 30 good points 3. Recited the Holy Rosary daily THIRD DEGREE: ESQUIRE To qualify for this degree the PAGE must have: 4. Adore the Blessed Sacrament exposed for half an hour at least once a month. 5. Visited the Blessed Sacrament daily 6. Done one good deed and one sacrifice daily THIRD DEGREE: ESQUIRE To qualify for this degree the PAGE must have: 4. Passed the test on Solemn Benediction, Sunday Sung Mass, Concelebrated Mass and Holy Rosary and other prescribed exams. FOURTH DEGREE: FULL KNIGHT Uniform: • Black Leather Shoes • White Socks, • White Polo (Short Sleeves) • Tucked-in And Blue Or Black Long • • Pants. Dark blue long tie Silver ring with a cross on the stone FOURTH DEGREE: FULL KNIGHT Uniform: • Cape whose outer side is dark blue and inner lining is a light blue satin. FOURTH DEGREE: FULL KNIGHT To qualify for this degree the Esquire must have: 1. Served 100 Holy Masses either recited or sung 2. Served at least three solemn Benedictions 3. Earned at least fifty good points. FOURTH DEGREE: FULL KNIGHT To qualify for this degree the Esquire must have: 4. Visited twice daily the Blessed 5. 6. Sacrament Done one good deed and one sacrifice daily Adored the Blessed Sacrament for one hour daily FOURTH DEGREE: FULL KNIGHT To qualify for this degree the Esquire must have: 7. Passed written and oral exam prescribed. 8. Served at Baptism, Sick call, Marriage, Communion of the Sick, Enthronement and House Blessing. WHAT ARE THE DEGREES OF A MAIDEN? 1. Apprentice 2. Postulant 3. Novice 4. Full Maiden FIRST DEGREE: APPRENTICE Uniform: • Black Leather Shoes • White Socks, • White Polo (Short Tucked-in;and • Regular Veil • Blue Jean Pants. Sleeves) FIRST DEGREE: APPRENTICE To qualify for this degree the ASPIRANT should have: 1.Served 30 Holy Masses 2.Earned at least 30 good points 3.Visited daily the Blessed Sacrament as a Neophyte FIRST DEGREE: APPRENTICE To qualify for this degree the ASPIRANT should have: 4.Passed oral and written test on: • Rules and Regulations • Common prayers for Catholic and Knight’s Pledge • Sacrament and Sacramental’s FIRST DEGREE: APPRENTICE To qualify for this degree the ASPIRANT should have: 4.Passed oral and written test on: • Identification of church vestments, structures and appurtenances 5.Voted by the Officers and Counselors SECOND DEGREE: POSTULANT Uniform: • Black Leather Shoes • White Socks, • Gala (sutana) • Regular Veil SECOND DEGREE: POSTULANT To qualify for this degree the APPRENTICE must have: 1. Served 50 Holy Masses and 5 2. 3. Benedictions of the Blessed Sacrament Earned at least 30 good points Visited the Blessed Sacrament at least twice daily SECOND DEGREE: POSTULANT To qualify for this degree the APPRENTICE must have: 4. Passed actual serving at sung mass, 5. concelebrated mass, Benediction, ordinary mass & KMBS history and other exams prescribed. Performed one daily sacrifice for more vocation to the Priesthood. THIRD DEGREE: NOVICE Uniform: • Black Leather Shoes • White Socks, • Gala • Special Veil • Silver ring with a cross on the stone THIRD DEGREE: NOVICE To qualify for this degree the POSTULANT must have: 1. Served 50 Holy Masses and 10 Benedictions 2. Earned at least 30 good points 3. Recited the Holy Rosary daily THIRD DEGREE: NOVICE To qualify for this degree the POSTULANT must have: 4. Adore the Blessed Sacrament exposed for half an hour at least once a month. 5. Visited the Blessed Sacrament daily 6. Done one good deed and one sacrifice daily THIRD DEGREE: NOVICE To qualify for this degree the POSTULANT must have: 4. Passed the test on Solemn Benediction, Sunday Sung Mass, Concelebrated Mass and Holy Rosary and other prescribed exams. FOURTH DEGREE: FULL MAIDEN Uniform: • Black Leather Shoes • White Socks, • Gala • Special Veil • Silver ring with a cross on the stone • Insigna FOURTH DEGREE: FULL MAIDEN To qualify for this degree the Novice must have: 1. Served 100 Holy Masses either recited or sung 2. Served at least three solemn Benedictions 3. Earned at least fifty good points. FOURTH DEGREE: FULL MAIDEN To qualify for this degree the Novice must have: 4. Visited twice daily the Blessed 5. 6. Sacrament Done one good deed and one sacrifice daily Adored the Blessed Sacrament for one hour daily FOURTH DEGREE: FULL MAIDEN To qualify for this degree the Novice must have: 7. Passed written and oral exam prescribed. 8. Served at Baptism, Sick call, Marriage, Communion of the Sick, Enthronement and House Blessing. TIME INTERVAL between the degrees: Neophyte Aspirant Apprentice Page/Postulant Esquire/Novice Aspirant Apprentice Page/Postulant Esquire/Novice Knight 6 months 3 months 6 months 6 months 1 year Note: Provided all requirements were met. WHAT ARE THE CLASSIFICATION S OF MEMBERS IN THE KMBS? MEMBERS’ CLASSIFICATIONS • Active • Honorary • Charter ACTIVE - Are those actually engaged in the work and aims of the organization. HONORARY - Are those who retire due of reasonable cause, like college students, who study elsewhere CHARTER - Are those who :enter seminary for the priesthood. - These are promoted to FULL KNIGHTHOOD, “Honoris Causa” and they are given Charter Cross. CHARTER - Two kinds: : 1.The first inducted members at the start of the organization in a Parish or locality. 2.Those who enter the seminary for priesthood. WHO ARE THE OFFICERS OF KMBS? WHO ARE THE OFFICERS OF KMBS? • • • • • • • • • • • Knight Commander Master of Neophytes Master Scribe Master Bursar Master Counselor Head Maiden 4 Counselor (Knights) 4 Counselors (Maidens) The Liaison Officer or The Courier Master of Custodian Lay Apostolate Director THE KNIGHT COMMANDER - Is the highest officer in a regiment (Parish). His insignia of office is a medal pinned to the flap of his cape. He holds office for three years with re-appointment, or reelection for the another term. THE KNIGHT COMMANDER In case of inability or withdrawal from office (voluntary or at the discretion of the Director). The Director appoints a substitute who will hold office till the expiration of that term. THE KNIGHT COMMANDER His duties consist of: 1. Presiding over the meeting when the Spiritual Director is not around 2. Assigning servers on Sundays, Feast days and Weekdays. 3. Testing apprentices and other members for advancement. THE KNIGHT COMMANDER His duties consist of: 5. Presiding on First Saturday Adoration (or distinction of Director) 6. Managing the behavior of members and arrangement for the General Mass and Communion. THE KNIGHT COMMANDER Required Degree: FULL KNIGHT in case there is none in the organization an ESQUIRE will do. MASTER OF NEOPHYTES - Is the second highest officer of the organization. His insignia of office is badge with a medal. His tenure of office lasts for three years. He is directly appointed by the Director. MASTER OF NEOPHYTES - In case of inability or withdrawal, the Director simply appoints another who will hold office till the expiration of the term. MASTER OF NEOPHYTES His duties consist of: 1. Teaching and training of aspirants on all requirements for the degree for which they aspire 2. Preparing and checking things necessary for any service or ceremony entrusted to the organization. MASTER OF NEOPHYTES His duties consist of: 3. Acting as Scribe during written test when he does not participate in it. 4. Carrying out all the wishes or order of the Director or Knight Commander MASTER OF NEOPHYTES His duties consist of: 5. Presiding the meeting when the Director/Knight Commander is not present in the meeting. MASTER OF NEOPHYTES Required Degree: ESQUIRE (15 years old and above) MASTER SCRIBE Is the secretary of the organization. He does not have any insignia of office His tenure is three years without re-election if elected, but if appointed he may have a consecutive elected term or appointment. MASTER SCRIBE - In case of inability or withdrawal, the Director appoints substitute to finish the term. The substitute may be re-elected or re-appointment for the another term. When election is permitted by the Director, only Knights, Esquire and Pages may be qualified to vote for him. MASTER SCRIBE His duties consist of: 1. Recording of attendance at meetings, rehearsals, practices, assigned jobs for the mass, etc., general mass and communion, adoration of the Blessed Sacrament, procession etc. MASTER SCRIBE His duties consist of: 2. Recording merits and demerits, good points and bad points. 3. Keeping and filling old mass schedules and board notices 4. Posting of notes and bulletins on meetings, rehearsals, receptions, general mass and communions etc. MASTER SCRIBE His duties consist of: 5. Checking of Mass Servers 6. Taking of notes during Council meetings, regular meetings and keeping records on file 7. Carrying out the wishes of the Director and other official of the organization. MASTER SCRIBE Required Degree: PAGE (14 years old and above) THE MASTER BURSAR - Is the treasurer of the organization who keeps accurate tabs of money of the organization. He is directly appointed by the Director upon the recommendation of the officers in secret balloting. THE MASTER BURSAR - Honesty and efficiency must be his trademark. His main duty is to see that the money of the organization is deposited in the bank. THE MASTER BURSAR - He should have checking account on all expenses and income of the organization and report once a month or during the weekly meetings or the request of the Director/Body. MASTER BURSAR Required Degree: PAGE (16 years old and above) THE FOUR COUNSELORS - together with the abovementioned officers make the deciding body of the organization regarding the admission and expulsion of the members under the chairmanship of the Spiritual Director. THE FOUR COUNSELORS - they are the Director/ Knight Commander’s consultants on the general tenor and individual behavior of the members. Their tenure is three years term, at least should be not younger than 16 years old. THE FOUR COUNSELORS - older members preferable for this job. Their insignia of office is a yellow red cape with yellow lining worn at ceremonials and services. HEAD MAIDEN - is the representative of the altar girls (Maiden). She is the consultant of the Director/Knight Commander on the general tenor and individual behavior of the maidens. Same as the Master Counselor. HEAD MAIDEN - Her tenure is three years, and reappointed for another nonrenewable 3 years. HEAD MAIDEN Required Degree: FULL MAIDEN* (15 years old and above) *If no available Novice will do. LIAISON OFFICER OR COURIER - is the public relation officer of the organization. He is in charge of notifying and running after truant members. He may ask other members as his sub-courier to help him in notifying members for the special or regular meetings. LIAISON OFFICER OR COURIER - he is responsible for the peace and order during the meetings and other gatherings of the members. During picnics or outings, he acts as the chief security officer together with his deputies. In general, he carries out the order of the Director/ Knight Commander. THE MASTER CUSTODIAN - Is the author of the organization. His insignia of office is a medallion of St. Joseph in golden plastic chain hung around his neck. His tenure is three years, at least should be not younger than 16 years old. THE MASTER CUSTODIAN His duties consist of: 1. Audit the book of account of the Master Bursar 2. Make an annual report from the performed and makes a recommendations or suggestion if needed THE MASTER CUSTODIAN His duties consist of: 3. Make an annual audit report about the vestments and vessels of the organization 4. Co-chairman of the Finance Committee (Assistant of Master Bursar) THE LAY APOSTOLATE DIRECTOR - is the appointed or chosen from among the older members or Honorary members of the organization with the approval of the Spiritual Director (Parish Priest). THE LAY APOSTOLATE DIRECTOR - His main duty is to assist the Spiritual Director; He may handle the organization with the minimum guidance of the Spiritual Director. MEETINGS AND SERVICES WHAT ARE THE MEETINGS OF THE KMBS? MEETINGS 1. The General Assembly 2. The Officers Meeting 3. The Trial Meeting 1. GENERAL ASSEMBLY - Conducted after the General Mass and Communion which for all members is every first Sunday of the month and great feast days of the church. 1. GENERAL ASSEMBLY - Each member should be dressed according to his rank (degree). They should answer all the prayers just like the acolyte at Mass. WHAT ARE THE SERVICES OF THE KMBS? 1. The Reception of the Members, 2. Induction to a degree, 3. Installation of Officers. New 1. THE RECEPTION - is to receive new members who have been aspirant. In this ceremony permission of the parents is necessary and lay sponsors who will shoulder the expenses of the aspirant for his stay in the organization are solicited. 1. THE RECEPTION - The offering is P100.00 from each of his two sponsors. - A bona fide KMBS member has to sponsor an aspirant to be formally received into the Order. - The two benefactors/sponsors must be above 21 yrs. old. 1. THE RECEPTION - The member sponsors are responsible for the conduct of his protégé as well as for his attendance at meetings, etc. 1. THE RECEPTION - Date of Reception may be any feast of the Blessed Virgin Mary or of our Lord and all First Sundays of the Year. 2. THE INDUCTION - is to raise the member to a higher degree in a regiment. No sponsor or any kind is necessary. The only condition is that he had passed on his required test and practices and that he has the uniform for the degree. 2. THE INDUCTION - This service is done after any reception before mass or after the gospel at Mass. 3. THE INSTALLATION - is for officers only. This may take place either before the mass or before the final blessing of the Mass. 3. THE INSTALLATION - If done before the Mass, the officer’s pledge is done before his communion while the sacred host is raised before him. THE GENERAL RULES AND REGULATIONS 1. Each member must wear his uniform when serving at Mass on daily and Sundays either at the main altar of the church or in the Barrios. Exceptions may be given at the discretion of the Director. 2. He/she should receive Holy Communion at the first mass he/she serves excepts during General Mass and Communion Days when he/she receives our Lord together with his/her fellow members during their designated Mass. 3. A good knight should try to help any priest who needs his aid especially in the celebration of the Mass and dispensation of the Sacraments. At this occasion he/she may not be in uniform. 4. He/she should always give due respect to the Blessed Sacrament, the object of his devotion and to the priest, the representative of Christ on earth. 5. He/she should follow the mass schedules posted for Sunday and daily assignments. He/she may not change assignment with anyone without any permission from the Director or the Knight Commander. 5.(Continued) When he/she could not perform his assigned task he/she should inform the Director or Knight Commander ahead of time, so a substitute could be appointed. 6. The meeting of the organization is once a week at the discretion of the Director, preferably every Saturday. • THE PROCEDURE OF THE MEETING a.Opening prayer b.Roll Call (Master Scribe) c.Scriptural Reading/sharing or reading of the Rules and Regulations (MN) • THE PROCEDURE OF THE MEETING d.Reading and approval of the minutes e.Appraisal f. Financial Report g.Reports of Committees h.LAD/SD message i. Closing prayer • During the GMC, there may or may not be any meeting. In this meeting, tests and demonstrations may be given aside from the usual explanation of the rules and regulations or projects of the organization. • The rules are always read for ten minutes at the beginning of each meeting to acquaint the member present at these meeting of his duties and obligation. 7. Each member is expected to help one another. Charity should be their trade mark. They are expected to help any boy or girl who is in distress. 8. Each member is expected to provide his uniform. If he/she cannot afford it, he/she may with the consent of the Director solicit for benefactors. He/she is not permitted to solicit more than what is needed. 9. The organization does not have dues. It receives donations from the benefactors, the parish or the sponsor at the first reception to the order; these are put in the bank in the name of the organization. 10.No member may receive monetary compensation for his services. If such an offering is given, he/she should turn it over to the Director or the Bursar to be added to the common fund. 11.Lower ranks should give due respect to those in higher rank but those in higher/upper degree should not abuse this esteem. 12. Group visits to the Blessed Sacrament and Stations of the Cross are encouraged to foster camaraderie and friendship with Jesus in the Blessed Sacrament and with one another. 13. The General Adoration of the Blessed Sacrament exposed is at eight o’ clock every first Saturday of the month or on any day designated by the Director. 13.(Continued) All should attend in uniform according to rank. The officers are in charge of the whole proceedings. The Knight Commander assigns the leaders. 14. The Neophytes together with the Apprentices take care of chairs and things needed during meetings and Mass gatherings, while the Pages are in-charge of the meeting room and the altars. 14.(Continued) The Esquires are to take care of the side altars and the Knights take care of the Altar of the Blessed Sacrament. DISMISSALS & WITHDRAWALS DISMISSALS & WITHDRAWALS 1. No member may be dismissed dishonorably without due process. DISMISSALS & WITHDRAWALS 2. Reasons for dismissal or dishonorable discharges are: • Five consecutive failures to fulfill assigned tasks. • Serious infraction of rules and regulations of the KMBS. DISMISSALS & WITHDRAWALS 2. Reasons for dismissal or dishonorable discharges are: • Habitual use of bad words or • • obscene language Smoking below 21 years old Drinking(alcoholic beverages) below 21 years old DISMISSALS & WITHDRAWALS 2. Reasons for dismissal or dishonorable discharges are: • Gambling • Stealing • User of prohibited/regulated drugs DISMISSALS & WITHDRAWALS 2. Reasons for dismissal or dishonorable discharges are: • Courting seriously while still a student • Using the KMBS to enhance chances with girls or further his personal pursuits DISMISSALS & WITHDRAWALS 2. Reasons for dismissal or dishonorable discharges are: • Fighting and bad temper • Rebellion to legitimate authority DISMISSALS & WITHDRAWALS 3. Before any culprit is discharged, the parents should be informed about the behavior of his son/daughter, and then followed that he/she should have a fair trial and ample time to correct himself from his habits. DISMISSALS & WITHDRAWALS 3. (continued)After three warnings from the Spiritual Director, Lay Apostolate Director and Knight Commander, he/she is formally tried by the whole assembly with the Spiritual Director as presiding judge DISMISSALS & WITHDRAWALS 3. (continued) and the LAD with the officers as Associate Judges. His final dismissal is when the majority of the members voted for his removal from the organization. DISMISSALS & WITHDRAWALS 4. Anyone who wishes to withdraw from KMBS, he/she should make a formal letter addressed to the Spiritual Director, Lay Apostolate Director or Knight Commander, attested by the Knight sponsor. DISMISSALS & WITHDRAWALS 4. (continued) Final separation from the regiment is when the officers post his name on the board as separated from the organization. QUIZ TIME QUESTION NO. 1 Any Catholic man (single) who has completed the age of ________ may be admitted to this pious organization. a. 7 b. 8 c. 9 d. 10 QUESTION NO. 2 This is a temporary degree given to a new member which may last from one day to six months before his formal reception into the order, he is called an Aspirant. a. Aspirant b. Neophyte c. Esquire d. Page QUESTION NO. 3 A type of member who retire due of reasonable cause, like college students, who study elsewhere. a. Aspirant b. Neophyte c. Honorary d. Page QUESTION NO. 4 Is the highest officer of KMBS in a regiment (Parish). a. Captain Knight b. Super Commander c. Parish Priest d. Knight Commander QUESTION NO. 5 This is conducted every first Sunday of the month and great feast days of the Church a. General Assembly b. Trial Meeting c. Monthly Meeting d. Weekly Meeting QUESTION NO. 6 The meeting of the organization is once a week at the discretion of the Director, preferably every ____. a. Sunday b. Monday c. Saturday d. Tuesday QUESTION NO. 7 What is the Trademark of the KMBS? a. Nike b. Charity c. Adidas d. Puma QUESTION NO. 8 The General Adoration of the Blessed Sacrament exposed is at _____ every first Saturday of the month or on any day designated by the Director. a. 8 o’clock b. 9 o’clock c. 10 o’clock d. 11 o’clock QUESTION NO. 9 He is responsible for the peace and order during the meetings and other gatherings of the members. a. Traffic Officer b. Police Officer c. Liaison Officer d. Class Officer QUESTION NO. 10 BONUS ☺☺☺ QUESTION NO. 10-20 WRITE-DOWN THE KNIGHT’S PLEDGE KMBS GENERAL RULES & REGULATIONS Adopted from the Federation of Knights of the Blessed Sacrament Rules and Regulations 1