Join Us
Under the banner of the Green Cross, you can join the members of the Military and Hospitaller Order of Saint Lazarus of Jerusalem in supporting hospice palliative care, ecumenism, and leprosy care and eradication. Members of Saint Lazarus Canada live their lives in accordance with Chivalric values.
Be a part of the good work we do today.
Eligibility
As a Christian Order of Chivalry, membership with Saint Lazarus Canada is open to men and women who:
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Identify as Christian and strive to follow Christ's teachings
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Are of good character and standing in their community
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Wish to help others
Joining the Order is truly a rewarding, lifelong commitment. We are a working Order with many things to accomplish. We hope you’ll join us!
How to apply
Follow these steps to apply for membership in the Order:
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Submit an Membership Expression of Interest via the Apply Today link on this page. If your expression of interest is approved, you will receive a link to an online application form.
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Assemble the following items before you complete the application form:
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Copy of a personal CV or link to a current and detailed LinkedIn page.
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A high resolution digital photo (.jpeg or .png file)
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One of the following: a copy of a baptismal certificate; or a letter from a Minister or Priest that attests to your Christian denomination.
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Submit your online application package to the Chancery. All applications are confidential and are securely stored.
A member of the Order will set up an interview to get to know you better and further assess your candidacy.
If accepted for admission, you will be invoiced for an admission fee of $180 + sales tax.
On January 1 of the year following your admission year, you will be required to pay an annual oblation.
Interview process
Two (or more) Knights or Dames of the Order will invite you to an interview to learn more about you and your motivations to join the Order. The interview may be by telephone, video call, or in person.
They will review these topics with you:
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The mission of the Grand Priory in Canada
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Member obligations, including:
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The requirement to attend a gatherings of the Order at the national level for investiture and after investiture for promotion and awards
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Attending at least one local meeting each year
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Your financial commitment to membership through an annual oblations (financial contribution)
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Your commitment to participate and support local, national, and international charitable and ecumenical projects and activities
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Charitable projects and activities happening in nearby Commanderies
After the interview
The interviewers and the applicant must both agree to proceed with sending the completed application package to the National Membership Council for review.
If the application is approved by Admissions Council, it will be forwarded to the Grand Prior for submission to the International Magistry and approval by the Grand Master.
If you are approved as a member, your membership fee will then be processed.
