What is the Color Corps?

The Color Corps is the most visible arm of the Knights of Columbus. These are the men 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 meb 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 carries out these duties, the Color Guard is responsible for carrying 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.