For the degrees of entered apprentice, fellow craft, and master mason, as authorized by the grand lodge of north carolina free and accepted masons. Our new site integrates all related tools and services into convenient. Masons are expected to attend as many stated meetings, degree nights, and other activities of their lodge as their time and abilities. Please check with a university enrollment representative. Behold how good and how pleasant it is for brethren to dwell together in unity. Freemasonry teaches that while an uprightness of character is a. Masonic thinkers often point out that the three degrees of ancient craft masonry, the entered apprentice, fellow craft, and master mason degrees, can be associated with mans passage through life.
In ancient operative masonry, what was a fellowcraft. Once the catechism is learned, the blue book will work very well. The following is a set of questions and answers extracted from a publication entitled a basic masonic education course. He may well begin with the book of ruth, in which he will find much. You need not research anything outside of the history of masonry, the history of masonry, in your country, your. Below is a brief examination of the three degrees and what the candidate for admission can expect to learn by partaking in them. Masonic rituals fellow craft initiation the initiation into the second degree of freemasonry starts with the worshipful master wm asking all masons below the second degree to leave the room. A medieval master mason would be required to undergo what passed for a. Running through all three degrees isthe masonry of fellowship, good will, kindness, loyalty. Masonic rituals for entered apprentice, fellowcraft and.
Exmasons for jesus is a fellowship organization of men and women who have left the masonic lodge and appendant bodies, such as the order of the eastern star, jobs daughters, the order of rainbow for girls. While widely available, not all programs are available in all locations or in both online and oncampus formats. The exam consists of 100 multiple choice questions and is an open book test. The solemn obligation of a master mason 67 not out.
Examination my freemasonry freemason information and. Health campaign grading criteria on the student web site. It is midway since it mar ks th e comi ng of mat uri ty. First section of the fellow craft mason lecture chapter 8. This electronic edition of carliles manual of freemasonry is based on a. The fellowcraft degree embodies a great deal of knowledge and wisdom, and its symbols and lessons can take a lifetime to penetrate. Brother gabe, you will detach your hand, and kiss the book on which. An angle of 90 or the fourth part of a circle what makes you a fellowcraft mason. Arizona military degree team grand lodge of arizona home. I thought it may be of interest to readers, especially the promise in the final paragraph. Its significance lies in providing the builder a means of testing that perfect relationship which exists between the. The antient charges published in the current book of constitutions of the.
A worthy brother who has been regularly initiated as an entered apprentice mason, served a proper time as such, and now wishes for further light in masonry by being passed to the degree of a fellow craft. Followin g the per iod of yout h, wit h its p rob lems of setting out into the future, comes the stage of maturity. In learning and education, we must listen if the work is to be properly transmitted from generation to generation. Freemasons gather together as a lodge to work the three basic degrees of entered apprentice, fellowcraft and master mason.
Because it is an emblem a virtue and one of the working tools of this degree. Mentoring the new mason grand lodge of south dakota. Second section degree part primary alternate staircase lecture. The symbolic meaning of the plumb in the book of amos is one of. Foreword this booklet has been prepared as one of a series of four to provide the new mason with a greater insight into the degrees and to encourage him to seek additional masonic light. I, park zarate, of my own free will and accord, in the presence of almighty god and the worshipful lodge,erected to him, and dedicated to the holy saints john, do hereby and most solemly swear. Chapter x the fellowcraft degree passing to the second, or fellowcraft degree introduction midway in masonry is the fellowcraft degree. Operative freemasonry began to decline about the time of the reformation when lodges became few in number and small in membership. Feb 11, 2020 i, park zarate, of my own free will and accord, in the presence of almighty god and the worshipful lodge,erected to him, and dedicated to the holy saints john, do hereby and most solemly swear. This paper is an addendum to the masonic education course, it is no part of. A basic masonic education course for entered apprentices with questions prepared by the committee on masonic education and information of the grand lodge of free and accepted masons of ohio 2008, grand lodge of ohio.
A basic masonic education course for entered apprentices. A basic masonic education course for fellow crafts with questions. The mason contractors association of america mcaa is committed to preserving and promoting the masonry industry by providing continuing education, advocating fair codes and standards, fostering a safe work environment, recruiting future manpower, and marketing the benefits of masonry materials. Masonic rituals for entered apprentice, fellowcraft and master. On this web site you can learn about freemasonry in new zealand and seek information about how to join. Arizona military degree team grand lodge of free and accepted masons of arizona proudly serving arizona freemasonry since 1991 the arizona military degree team was formed by several retired and prior military personnel who saw a need, and had a desire, to promote freemasonry both within and without arizona. Where were you prepared to be passed to the degree of fellowcraft. A man who was a member of a guild and who had acquired the training of an entered apprentice, with full rights and responsibilities. Worksheet for fellowcraft degree parts page 1 of 1 first section degree part primary alternate worshipful master. Craft rituals books craft members gloves craft provincial district lapel pins masonic royal arch members craft lodge sundries cufflinks masonic mark members knights templar royal arch provincial district mark provincial district royal arch sundries mark lodge sundries royal ark mariner member royal ark mariner sundries royal ark mariner. The reading was either from the book of amos, chapter 7, verses 7 and 8 or may have been from the book of exodus, chapter 20, verses 2 7. So far as his grade was concerned, these two terms meant the same thing. It is the solemn obligation of a master mason, and is only a small part of the complete process. You will recall that during the conferral of the fellowcraft degree, a portion of the holy scriptures was read to you.
The second degree of craft masonry, the fellowcraft degree is symbolic of life. Masonic education online masonic education course for the entered apprentice, fellow craft and master mason. I shall omit the ceremonies incident to opening a lodge of fellow crafts, as they are very similar to those employed in opening the first degree, and will be explained hereafter more. How well can you answer these entered apprentice lecture. Lesson plans for module 28101 introduction to masonry. Since this is the case, you will pass on to the senior warden in the west for further examination. A candidate for the sublime degree of a master mason is generally as in the. These words from the charge to an entered apprentice set forth the purpose of the.
As a new mason, you should never lose sight of the fact that in a very real sense, we, your brothers, have placed the future of freemasonry in your hands. In such a view, the fellow craft represents adulthood. Eng305 literary masterpieces course university of phoenix. An angle extending to ninety degrees, or the fourth part of a circle. I then observed one point of the compasses elevated above the square, which was to teach me that masonry is a progressive moral science taught by degrees only. As they approach the senior warden in the west, the senior deacon says to the candidate. It is also commonly used as a term for a building in which such a unit meets.
In one sense, the fellowcraft degree symbolizes the stage of adulthood. The fellowcrafts handbook the master mason s handbook the higher degrees handbook. Physical activity is one of many indicators of health defined in the most current version of healthy people. Mar 03, 2007 freemasonry is found throughout the world, and men of all religions are freemasons. A fellow craft mason is urged to advance his education in these fields during the ritual of this degree.
I wasnt sure what to write today but was handed the following which, im told, is part of the freemasons initiation into the third degree of a master mason. Chapter x the fellowcraft degree passing to the second, or. Transferability of credit is at the discretion of the receiving institution. Duties and privileges of a fellowcraft the masters jewel. A basic masonic education course for entered apprentices with. This course was created by the grand lodge of california in 1991 for use by candidates as. Every new lodge must be warranted or chartered by a grand lodge, but is subject to its direction only in enforcing the published constitution of the jurisdiction. We come next to the meaning of the term speculative masonry. Reproduced by permission of brother joe ohlandt the temple book publishers. Some view the threedegree system of ancient craft masonry as representing a progressive. Entered apprentice quiz test your knowledge of the first. Managing your coursework is easier than ever with phoenix mobile. Freemasonry is not only for the lodge room but as a primer a book of basic rules. Exmasons for jesus is a fellowship organization of men and women who have left the masonic lodge and appendant bodies, such as the order of the eastern star, jobs daughters, the order of rainbow for girls and the order of.
Although the fellow craft degree does not receive the attention it deserves, as the middle degree of freemasonry and is often criticized by scholars of ritual, a careful scrutiny of our second degree leads the masonic educator to a very different conclusion. We confer the arizona fellowcraft degree wearing the uniform of the members service for the period during which they served. Worksheet for fellowcraft degree parts grand lodge of. Entered apprentice mason learn about the first masonic. What stage of life is represented by a fellowcraft mason. Provides answers to the unspoken and unanswered questions about freemasonry. A study of the degree leaves him wondering just how any program of masonic education. Warden at the outer door, giving them strict instructions to suffer none to enter. The candidate begins by proving that he is in possession of the lessons learned in the former degree. The entered apprentice degree, below, is the induction ritual of the masons. It is like the precious ointment upon the head, that ran down upon the beard, even aarons beard. As the entered apprentice degree as a whole is symbolic of infancy and youth, a period of learning fundamentals, a beginning, so the fellowcraft degree is emblematic of manhood. In a room adjoining a regular lodge of fellow craft masons.
As a mason, you can earn degrees, join esoteric and social organizations, and become privy to. Finally, one of the most important features of the entered. Fellowcraft open lodge short form examination flashcards. The three great lights of masonry, as before, but with this difference. It is intended for a general nontechnical explanation of the fellowcraft degree. Masonic lectures, william preston saw masonry as a means to educate men in the liberal arts and sciences in order to better mankind. In the third degree, as you will learn in due time, is the masonry of the soul. The preceding year he had been named honorary passed grand master of north dakota. Freemasons are part of an ancient tradition with rituals and symbols all their own. A fellowcraft represents a man in his prime of life manhood. Read and use this entered apprentice mason study guide to learn about the first. After careful investigation he wrote the lectures of the several degrees. Only master masons and other fellow craft masons are allied to witness this level of initiation. I will now introduce the reader to the second degree of masonry.
Learn vocabulary, terms, and more with flashcards, games, and other study tools. Access your classroom from your smartphone to keep up with school while youre on the go. There are various ways that the meaning of the fellowcraft degree and its place between the first and third degrees of masonry have been explained. This course was created by the grand lodge of california in 1991 for use by candidates as they advance through their three symbolic degrees. Former masons should be examined carefully before they are allowed to take any. We strive for and usually attain military bearing, decorum and accurate ritual work.
This series has been prepared by the grand lodge of alabama through the committee. Study flashcards on fellowcraft open lodge short form examination at. These masonic rituals are provided in the portable document format pdf. The first step taken by a candidate, on entering a lodge of freemasons. The fellowcraft degree is one in which a great moral lesson is taught by the plumb line.
Lesson plans for module 28101 introduction to masonry module one 28101 provides information about basic masonry materials, tools, techniques, and safety pre cautions. A masonic lodge, often termed a private lodge or constituent lodge, is the basic organisational unit of freemasonry. He is first usually required to check, and certify, the regularity of the relationship of the lodge and be able to satisfy that lodge of his regularity of membership. It is generally called passing, as will be seen in the lecture. Freemasonry is found throughout the world, and men of all religions are freemasons. He is instructed in the advancement of the operative workmen of biblical and medieval times and how they were paid for their labors. The initiation into the second degree of freemasonry starts with the worshipful master wm asking all masons below the second degree to leave the room. Claudy introduction to freemasonry the fellowcraft degree spurious the use of two words in the fellowcrafts degree is a relic of antiquity and not a modern test to determine whether or not a mason heles ii the true word of a fellowcraft. The history of freemasonry encompasses the origins, evolution and defining events of the. Mentoring is not finished after the master mason proficiency.
The university of phoenix reserves the right to modify courses. Second or fellow craft degree initiation i will now introduce the reader to the second degree of masonry. Schriber, an entered apprentice of this lodge, was then examined in the ritual of that degree, and retired. As a mason, you can earn degrees, join esoteric and social organizations, and become privy to the language and abbreviations specific to freemasonry. Running through all three degrees isthe masonry of fellowship, good will, kindness, loyalty, toleration, brotherly love, we also learn the masonry of benevolence, expressed in relief and charity. The following exposures of masonic ritual are provided in a cooperative effort between exmasons for jesus and ephesians 5. Masonic rituals for the entered apprentice, fellowcraft and master masons. What are the three precious jewels of a fellow craft mason. Arizona military degree team grand lodge of free and accepted masons of arizona proudly serving arizona freemasonry since 1991. He the entered apprentice represents youth, typified by the rising sun, trained youth, youth willing to submit itself to discipline and to seek knowledge in order to learn the great art of life, the real royal art, represented and interpreted by all the mysteries of masonry. What are the five orders of architecture esteemed by the masons.
A basic masonic education course for fellow crafts with. When the lodge is opened on the fellow craft degree, the altar is arranged as. A basic masonic education course for fellow crafts with questions prepared by the committee on masonic education and information of the grand lodge of free and accepted masons of ohio 2008, grand lodge of ohio. Once the primary and supervisor have attained the appropriate credits, the primary may take the certification exam. You need not research anything outside of the history of masonry, the history of masonry, in your country, your city, and maybe the history of the lodge you wish to join.
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