Fourth Degree Spanish Exemplifications
A Message From
John J. O’Toole
Master of the Fourth Degree
District of Florida
Fourth Degree
Florida District – De Soto Province
Virtual Exemplification in Spanish April 27, 2024
Fourth Degree Exemplification Instructions
I am happy to announce a unique opportunity for Spanish-speaking Third Degree members of the Knights of Columbus to advance to the Fourth Degree.
The Fourth Degree Exemplification will be held virtually, and in Spanish, on Saturday, April 27, 2024. This is the final scheduled on-line Fourth Degree Exemplification in the Florida District.
The Degree will feature a team of top Sir Knights, led by Lorenzo Rodriguez.
With the success of the new Exemplification of Charity, Unity and Fraternity, all new Third Degree Knights now have the opportunity to become a full-fledged Fourth Degree Knights online. Faithful Navigators and Sir Knights are encouraged to share this information with their respective councils about this opportunity – especially reaching out to Brother Knights who are more comfortable using Spanish.
The Degree will be conducted using the Zoom platform.
Unlike the Third Degree Exemplification of Charity, Unity and Fraternity (which can be taken anywhere, and observed by family and friends), the online Exemplification of the Fourth Degree is for Candidates and Sir Knights only – sorry, no guests. We are encouraging each participating Assembly to hold a “watch party,” attended only by Candidates and Sir Knights. The participation of more than one assembly in a “watch party” is encouraged. The Faithful Navigator will do the actual knighting at the proper time. Candidates and Officers should wear coat and tie; Fourth Degree members should wear coat and tie as well.
Obviously, there are several different procedures. Every council should forward the completed Form 4s to the local assembly for approval and signatures. Every Form 4 must be submitted to the assembly. The registration fee per candidate is $50 ($25 for Priests). Candidates’ Checks should be made out to the candidate’s Assembly.
Each Assembly should then make out one check to John J. O’Toole, Master.
Assemblies will be required to send in an Assembly Candidate Registration form (please make a copy of the original form), all four copies of the signed Form 4, the exemplification certificate, and the assembly check no later than Saturday, April 19. We will in turn send the signed certificate, social baldric and pin to the Assembly, and we will also send the procedures for viewing online, and hosting an online Exemplification.
Please note that each Assembly must check in online by 11 a.m. prior to the Exemplification to ensure an accurate list of candidates in attendance.
The online ceremony will begin at noon, and end by 1:30 p.m. It will be held on Zoom, with links sent out prior to the ceremony.
Thank You and God Bless,
John J. O’Toole
Master, Florida District
(954) 801-4914
All Assembly checks are to made payable to “John J. O’Toole – Master” and sent to:
John J. O’Toole - Master
9686 SW 92 Place Road,
Ocala 34481
Faithful Comptroller’s Check-List
_____ Form 4 (all four copies), including membership number and signatures of Financial Secretary and Faithful Navigator.
_____ Assembly spreadsheet includes candidates ($50 ); $25 for Priests
_____ Assembly check made out to John O’Toole, Master.
_____ Signed dress code letter for each candidate.
All of the above should be sent to John O’Toole, Master, 9686 SW 92nd Place Rd., Ocala, FL 34481.
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