The Order of Knighthood is an appendent organization for Older DeMolays. The Knighthood program is for active DeMolays between 17 and 21 years of age who are organized into its own association called a "Priory".

 

The "Order of Knighthood" made its debut in 1946, when it's concept was exemplified before the DeMolay governing body, now known as the DeMolay International Supreme Council.

 

Through the years, the activities of the Knights have consisted of social and educational programs geared to older DeMolays, with a special emphasis on career planning and coed activities.

 

The official name of the Order of Knighthood is the "Chivalric Knights of the Holy Order of the Fellow Soldiers of Jacques DeMolay". It is not an honor or award, but a working body whose purpose is to extend fellowship and service to the Order of DeMolay.

 

The main functions of a "Priory" are to:

1. Extend and assist the Order of DeMolay and its Chapters.

2. Maintain the active interest of older DeMolays.

3. Provide an interesting program for the "Priory" members.

4. Above all to provide and maintain a proper example for all DeMolays.