When joining do candidates swear an anti-Catholic Oath and agree not to attend Roman Catholic religious services?
No. In fact no oaths of any kind are taken. A new member merely confirms that he is of the Reformed Protestant Faith, that he will support the Throne of these Realms, keep alive the memories of the Siege of 1688-89, and that he will endeavour to attend the Celebration dates. There are no further obligations. Roman Catholicism, or any other religions for that matter are not even mentioned in the text of our literature, including the ritual of initiating of candidates. There are no restrictions placed on where a member attends acts of worship. That is a matter for his conscience. • At the end of the day are Roman Catholics not excluded from celebrating the foundation of contemporary democracy in the UK? No. The Associated Clubs of the Apprentice Boys of Derry is, as previously stated, of the Reformed Protestant Faith. Attending the celebrations and the Service of thanksgiving is open to all members of our community. In recent times the Apprentice Boys have asked a local drama group to re
