Accra West Grand · Grand Programmes

Memorial Mass

Praying for departed Knights, Ladies, Cadets, and Juniors

Memorial Masses unite the living members of Accra West in prayer for deceased brothers and sisters — honoring their service and commending their souls to God.

Annual Grand Mass
Local Parish Masses
All Souls Honored
Faith Eternal
01 Annual Grand Memorial Ma

The Grand Chaplain presides or delegates celebrants across participating parishes. Pastoral care extends to bereaved families through visits, condolence messages, and welfare support coordinated by commandery and auxiliary officers.

02 Reading of names and tri

Members are encouraged to submit names of departed brethren to their secretaries before the Grand Mass so they may be included in the official memorial roll and announced during the liturgy.

03 Local parish requiem Mas

Memorial Mass binds the living and the dead in one fraternal family. Through prayer, wreaths, and the Roll of Honour, Accra West affirms that service in KSJI does not end with earthly life.

04 Pastoral support for ber

Local units observe moments of silence, candlelight vigils, and parish requiem Masses — extending comfort to widows, children, and families who shared their loved ones with the Order.

What Happens

Programme Highlights

Requiem Mass

Requiem Mass

Solemn Mass offered for all departed members of the Grand.

Roll of Honour

Roll of Honour

Reading of names and tribute to faithful servants.

Unity

Unity

Commanderies and auxiliaries gather as one family in grief and hope.

Comfort

Comfort

Pastoral support and welfare for bereaved families.

Participation

How to Participate

Everything your commandery or auxiliary needs to prepare, participate, and serve fully in this AWGC activity.

4 Requirements
6 Focus Areas
All Units
01

Submit Names

Provide names of departed members to your commandery or auxiliary secretary before the Grand Mass deadline.

02

Regalia Attendance

Members attend in full ceremonial dress as a sign of respect for departed brethren.

03

Family Outreach

Officers coordinate condolence visits and welfare support for bereaved families.

04

Parish Masses

Local units may hold supplementary requiem Masses in their parishes.

Activity Focus

What members accomplish together

  • Annual Grand Memorial Mass for all departed members
  • Reading of names and tribute to faithful servants
  • Local parish requiem Masses in commanderies and auxiliaries
  • Pastoral support for bereaved families
  • Prayers for cadets, juniors, knights, and ladies
  • Coordination through Grand Chaplain and secretaries

Ready to honour our departed brethren?

Submit names to your unit secretary and join the Grand Memorial Mass in prayer and remembrance.