Society of the Holy Name order to establish a local Society of the Holy Name, approval must be granted by the Dominican order, in the form of Letters patent. For much of its existence, the Holy Name Society was a male society. While some parish Holy Name societies are still all-male, the Holy Name Society as a whole now welcomes both Catholic men and women. Membership is open to practicing Catholics over the age of 18. Members of the Society must first pass through a Novitiate, or formation, stage before becoming professed members and undergoing the Induction Ceremony. During this period of membership, new members
The Society of the Friends of St George's and Descendants of the Knights of the Garter officers are assisted in their duties by its Board of Trustees. The society members join in nominating a trustee to the foundation board, and are assisted in the society duties by its Friends' Consultative Committee. All society members support its mission with their annual, ten-year or life contributions. Every member receives: Every friend member is also given a personalized written Membership Certificate which bears an illumination of the patron saint and dragon known as The George, and is signed by the Dean of Windsor; and a college heraldic badge which bears the heraldic shield of St George's Cross. Descendant members