The Commissioned Templar Chaplain Program

Developed by the Grand Prelates and elected line of the Grand Encampment

"Heal the sick, raise the dead, cleanse those who have leprosy, drive out demons. Freely you have received; freely give." — Matt. 10:8

About the Program

In our efforts to improve the fraternity, the Grand Prelates and the elected line have developed a training and commissioning program for Prelates and Chaplains. Long considered officers who simply read a prayer or pray for the sick, Chaplains and Prelates are called to be leading officers in all Masonic bodies — but most especially in Commandery.

Chaplaincy is a ministry of presence. Simply being there for people in real and meaningful ways at the difficult times in their lives is the core of what a Chaplain is called to do. This program is designed to help members dedicated enough to serve the Craft and God become more effective in their positions.

Important: This is a commissioning, not an ordination. It does not make a person a trained evangelist, nor does it qualify one as a Board-Certified Chaplain. It is open to Sir Knights and any other member of the fraternity, including ladies and youth organizations.

Course Structure

The program consists of 12 self-paced units delivered through the Grand Encampment's official Learning Management System at TemplarEd.org. Each unit includes readings, short videos, quizzes, and practical projects designed to immediately impact the lives of members in your Lodge or Commandery.

Unit	Topic
1	Course Welcome and Orientation
2	Introduction to Chaplaincy
3	Introduction to Trinitarian Christianity
4	Mechanics of Speaking and Praying in Public
5	Composing Prayers
6	Extemporaneous and Situational Prayers
7	Practicing the Art of Listening
8	Leading the Flock
9	Ministering In and Beyond the Asylum
10	Religious Training for the New Sir Knight
11	Chaplain Conversations to Heal in a Broken World
12	Tying It All Together

Textbook

The course uses On Being a Masonic Chaplain, written specifically for this program and edited by more than twenty experienced Chaplains from the Grand Encampment. The proceeds from this textbook benefit the Knight Templar Eye Foundation and the Holy Land Pilgrimage. The textbook is purchased separately.

Cost & Completion

The program fee is $75 plus the cost of the textbook. Upon successful completion, participants receive a distinctive jewel and certificate of commissioning at a formal ceremony.

Enroll Today

Browse the course catalog and register through the Grand Encampment's official learning portal.