Ladies 1st Degree
Foundation of Ladies Auxiliary membership
The First Degree welcomes Catholic women into the Ladies Auxiliary — a sisterhood of prayer, parish partnership, and disciplined service alongside the Knights of St. John International.
Candidates are sponsored, reviewed, and prepared for exemplification with reverence. The ceremony introduces obligations of sisterhood, modesty, and active parish support.
Across Accra West's twenty-seven auxiliaries, First Degree sisters join welfare teams, liturgy support, and feast day programmes that strengthen Catholic family life.
Gates of Advancement
Practising Roman Catholic woman of good character
Sponsored by an active sister or commandery liaison
Auxiliary screening and membership endorsement
Formation prior to First Degree exemplification
Formation & Ceremony
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Rite 01 Welcome
Sisters are introduced to auxiliary life and sponsors.
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Rite 02 Instruction
Formation in history, aims, and obligations.
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Rite 03 Exemplification
Solemn conferral of the First Degree.
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Rite 04 Service
Immediate parish and welfare participation.
What this degree calls forth
- Prayer life and Catholic womanhood
- Partnership with affiliated commandery
- Parish hospitality, welfare, and liturgy support
- Introduction to auxiliary structure and officers
Ready for exemplification?
Degree schedules and exemplification dates are announced through commanderies, auxiliaries, and the Grand Secretariat.