Member Resources
✦
For the Sir Knights of the Grand Commandery of Minnesota
This page contains materials for members only. Please do not share the password or distribute these documents outside of the Commandery.
Governing Documents
2025 GCKTMN Constitution
The governing constitution and statutes of the Grand Commandery of Knights Templar of Minnesota, adopted 2025.
Open Document
2026–2027 General Order No. 1
General Order No. 1 issued by the Right Eminent Grand Commander for the 2026–2027 term of the Grand Commandery of Knights Templar of Minnesota.
Open Document
2026–2027 Officer and Committee Assignments
Officer and committee assignments for the Grand Commandery of Knights Templar of Minnesota.
Open Document
Awards
Knight Templar Cross of Honor
Nomination form for the Knight Templar Cross of Honor — the highest award presented by the Grand Commandery of Minnesota.
Open Document
Knight Commander of the Temple
Descriptions and eligibility criteria for the Knight Commander of the Temple — presented by the Grand Commandery of Minnesota.
Open Document
Meritorious Service Award
Presented to Sir Knights who have rendered distinguished and meritorious service to the Grand Commandery of Minnesota.
Open Document
Companion of the Temple
Presented to Sir Knights in recognition of dedicated service and commitment to the ideals of the Grand Commandery of Minnesota.
Open Document
Ralph Kirk Commandery of the Year
Awarded annually to the Commandery demonstrating the highest level of excellence and activity within the Grand Commandery of Minnesota.
Open Document
Ritual & Ceremonies
Asylum Opening - Short Form
Short form ceremonial materials for opening a Knights Templar Asylum.
Open Document
GCKTMN Tactics Manual
The official tactics manual of the Grand Commandery of Knights Templar of Minnesota.
Open Document
Commandery Installation of Officers
Ceremonial guidelines for the installation of officers within a Knights Templar Commandery.
Coming Soon
Documents & Forms
Petition for Templar Orders
Official petition form for candidates seeking membership in the Commandery of Knights Templar.
Open Document
Petition the York Rite
Official petition form for candidates seeking membership in the York Rite bodies of Minnesota.
Open Document
GCKTMN Officer Proxy
Official proxy form for Grand Commandery of Knights Templar of Minnesota officers.
Coming Soon
Official Demit Form
Official demit form to be used by recorders of constituent commanderies of the Grand Commandery of Minnesota.
Open Document
Useful Links
Grand Encampment USA
The supreme governing body of the Knights Templar in the United States.
Visit Site
MN York Rite
The official website of the York Rite of Freemasonry in Minnesota.
Visit Site
Grand Lodge of Minnesota
The Grand Lodge AF & AM of Minnesota — find a lodge, explore Masonic education, and more.
Visit Site
KT Eye Foundation
The Knights Templar Eye Foundation — providing sight-saving treatment to those in need.
Visit Site
Holy Land Pilgrimage
The Knights Templar Holy Land Pilgrimage program for Christian clergy.
Visit Site