Question 1

Do you have to be Catholic to join the Militia Templi?

Accepted Answer

Yes, you must be a Catholic who frequents the sacraments and is in good standing with the Church.  Part of the admissions process involves receiving a letter from your pastor confirming that you regularly receive the sacraments.

Question 2

What if I am coming into the Catholic Church?

Accepted Answer

First finish the process of coming into the Catholic Church, you can of course contact us and ask questions about membership.

Question 3

Do you allow married men to join?

Accepted Answer

Yes, however we will ask for a letter from your wife confirming that she will support your vocation and assist you in living out your new life as a member.  If you are in a serious romantic relationship that could lead to marriage we also ask for such a letter.

Question 4

Do you allow Priests to join?

Accepted Answer

Yes, but only as chaplains and the process is different than becoming a Knight in the Militia.

Question 5

Can I join if I am already a member of the Knights of Columbus?

Accepted Answer

Yes, the Knights of Columbus are a fraternal brotherhood distinct from your membership in the Militia Templi. However, you must place your vocation as a Poor Knight of Christ over and above your participation in events with the Knights of Columbus.

Question 6

Can I join if I am a third order (Carmelite, Norbertine, Fransican, Dominican)"

Accepted Answer

Not as a candidate for Knighthood.  Seeing as these other associations of the faithful also take vows/promises of obedience to their superiors it would create a conflict.

Question 7

I want to join the Poor Knights of Christ as a candidate for Investiture?  How do I start the process?

Accepted Answer

If you reside in North or South America you would start the process by contacting the preceptory at nap.militiatempli@gmail.com with a brief introduction of yourself.  Please include all the details we have requested on our homepage.

Question 8

How long does the admission process take?

Accepted Answer

All postulants are required to spend 30 days meditating upon the rule before asking for formal admittance from the time they contact the Preceptor (and/or) Commander. After which they will need to put together a portfolio of paperwork to submit asking for admission.  A formal interview will also need to be scheduled another member, ideally another Knight.  After the portfolio is submitted and the interview completed the Preceptoral Council, or Commandery will assemble, review the portfolio, discuss the interview and vote on whether the postulant should be admitted. The entire process normally takes several months to complete.

Question 9

What is contained in this portfolio?

Accepted Answer

•A copy of your sacramental records (Baptismal, Marriage, Confirmation etc)
•Formal resume.
•A letter from your Pastor stating that you are a Catholic in good standing who frequents the sacraments. It can be one sentence if it has to be, but get it on official parish letter head with a signature.
•If you are married, dating or engaged a letter from your wife/girlfriend/fiance stating her support for your vocation.
•A letter from you stating why you want to join the Militia Templi.
•A declaration that you are not involved in any secret societies (such as the masons) and that you are able to financial support your family.  The specific declaration will be provided to you by us. 
•Should their be a circumstance involving an annulment a declaration of nullity.

Question 10

What is the interview for?

Accepted Answer

Our Rule of Life makes certain demands on us admitting new candidates, please read Chapter 7 of the rule to come to a full understanding.

Question 11

After taking my vows does the Church consider me a cleric?

Accepted Answer

No.

On the Poor Knights of Christ's Standing in the Catholic Church

Are you in union with the Pope?

Are you a third order?

Are you considered Religious?

What Canons are you instituted under?

Is this an order of Papal Knighthood?

Are you the direct descendants of the Knights Templar?

When and where were you erected?

On Admission to the Poor Knights of Christ as a Candidate for Knighthood