I also heard that some of the fellow craft lecture. In the brief span of this first degree, the foundations are laid. How many master mason members of a lodge must be present to open a lodge of entered apprentices. Instruction for this grip is given at the graveside, after the candidate has been raised. They consist of a sign, token and word wm rises, faces candidate and takes step. A basic masonic education course for fellow crafts with. Crafts lodge, except to pass a fellow craft from the first to the second degree. The masonic rituals provided here are as practiced under the jurisdiction of the grand lodge of nevada, circa 1986. They consist of the entered apprentice, fellowcraft, and master mason. Take this entered apprentice quiz to test your knowledge of the first degree of freemasonry. Somewhere i was heard that around the time when freemasonrys first grand lodge was formed, the second degree the highest degree at that time was split and separated into two degrees what we now know as the fellow craft and the master mason degrees.
The fellow mason at the same time presses his fingers against the corresponding part of the the first masons hand and the fingers of each are somewhat apart. By giving the entered apprentice knocks with longer intervals the tyler indicates that the candidate is ready. The first degree in freemasonry is known as the entered apprentice degree. I therefore recommend to every reading mason this little volume, and more especially to the young mason, who will find therein the explanation of just those points on which he often seeks help and enlightenment in vain. In early speculative masonry, there may have been but one degree and a masters part. Entered apprentice mason learn about the first masonic. The first degree ceremony of initiation for the first degree is performed at the masonic lodge. Better way to explain is that additional rites are given as a honorary degree to masons who have been sustained and significant. Masonic rites and degrees explained documentarytube. Mason the swimming teacher is your swimming instructor, as the title suggests. Freemasons are part of an ancient tradition with rituals and symbols all their own. When your loved one completes the first degree there is a very high chance he will be demonically possessed or at least demonically afflicted. The master approaching me from the east a second time, who presented me with the lambskin or white leather apron, and informed me that it was an emblem of innocence and the badge of a mason.
Ig goes to door, gives ea knocks and returns to position in front of his chair. The fellow mason at the same time presses his fingers against the corresponding part of the the first mason s hand and the fingers of each are somewhat apart. This grip is also called the strong grip of the master mason or the lions paw. Entered apprentice candidate guide masons of california. Masonic rites and degrees explained why the scottish has. These masonic rituals are provided in the portable document format pdf. The first thing to know is that in order to get to the 33rd degree, one first must get the 3rd, and highest degree in masonry, which is the master mason. The apprentice degree of freemasonry freemason information. A full list of the masonic elements which are presented in this degree, either directly or by implication, is astonishing.
The first 33 degrees are those of the ancient and accepted scottish rite, in which the degrees of one, two and three are earned in the blue lodge. The first degree by meredith sanderson introduction. Lodge when opened in the fellow craft degree, when accompanied by a master mason who has sat in lodge with you. This book is the first of three major works on the subject in this series. More an explainer of the secrets, symbols and mythology of freemasonry, the apprentice a treatise on the first degree of freemasonry, is an introduction into the forgotten ideas behind the making of a mason. These degrees and their names were taken from middle age craft guilds, where the craftsman was required. The worshipful master approaching me from the east a 2nd time, who presented me with the lamb skin or white leather apron, and instructed me that it was an emblem of innocence and the badge of a mason. Certain replies must be word perfect, as they refer to the ritual, and are used for proving a brother when visiting. Certain brotherly or friendly grips whereby one mason may know another in the dark as in the light. Only after that one can continue his journey, but that person wont get higher on the hierarchy scale. The youngest teacher present at the school, only older than some of the students by a couple of years. A basic masonic education course for entered apprentices. The trowel is an instrument made use of by operative mason to spread the cement which unites a building into one common mass.
In all regular, wellformed, constituted lodges, there is a point within a circle round which a mason cannot err. Freemasonry is the subjugation of the human that is in man, by the divine. Freemasonry is alleged to have a total of ninety degrees when you combine both the rites of memphis, and misraim. Often, it takes a period of time before they are released from the spiritual bondage which results from the practice of occult. Nov 03, 2016 the journey of the first degree everything you need to learn as new entered apprentice mason duration. Highlyqualified mason undergraduates may apply to the accelerated masters degree program and obtain both a ba and a ma in history after satisfactory completion of 144 credits. Brother junior warden, what is the first care of every mason. This is the degree a non mason receives upon being initiated into the fraternity. This work explores the symbolism of that ritual journey from the perspective of what it means to be initiated. Secret masonic handshakes, passwords, signs and grips for the. When the regular time for opening has arrived the master repairs to his station and calls the lodge to order with one rap of his gavel. Explanation of the first degree tracing board masons library. Secret masonic handshakes, passwords, signs and grips for. It is the culmination of all that has been taught and revealed to the candidate in the two preceding degrees.
First, the entered apprentice degree, second, the fellow craft degree and finally, the master mason degree. By the year 1716, most of the lodges had only nonoperative members. When a mason becomes a born again christian, he sees freemasonry clearly for the first time. Having described all the ceremonies and forms appertaining to the opening of a lodge of entered apprentice masons, setting them to work, initiating a candidate, and closing the lodge, i will now proceed too give the lecture on this degree. For the purposes of example, the reader should assume that a regular communication of the lodge is being held, and that work is to be done. Origin of the first grand lodge by the first part of the 18th century, there were many lodges in england.
Bill demonstrates that freemasonry is satanic from the first blue lodge degree right up through the 33rd degree. Brethren, in the name of the great architect of the universe, i declare the lodge duly open all cut sign for the purposes of freemasonry in the first degree. When this goal is properly observed, every mason grows into a better man and the bonds of virtue that tie together the brotherhood of humanity are strengthened. Brother inner guard, see that the lodge is properly tyled. Masons began to outnumber the operative brethren in the lodges. The 1st degree the entered apprentice encyclopedia masonic. Worshipful master gavels once, repeated by senior warden and junior warden wm. The masonic journey from darkness toward light has its beginning in the giant stride of the entered apprentice degree. Tyler prepares candidate and when ready to proceed with ceremony gives three distinct knocks. The worshipful master sits on the east end of the room along with the chaplain and senior deacon.
A basic masonic education course for fellow crafts with questions. United grand lodge first degree or ceremony of initiation. The ceremony of opening a lodge in the third degree is conducted as follows. First degree catechism self study 40 with none at northern. The entered apprentice is the first level of masonry. The lecture of the first degree of freemasonry university of bradford. It is the first of the three masonic degrees in freemasonry. I, name, of my own free will and accord, in the presence of almighty god and this worshipful lodge, erected to him and dedicated to the saints john, do hereby and hereon most solemnly and sincerely promise and swear that i will always hele, ever conceal, and never reveal any of the secret arts, parts, or points of the hidden mysteries of ancient freemasonry which have been heretofore, may at. The deeper meaning of the entered apprentice degree an esoteric interpretation of the first degree w. They are called the entered apprentice or first degree, the fellowcraft or second degree, and the master mason or third degree, which is the highest of ancient craft masonry. The lodge is set up with 3 alters along the sides of the room and 1 in the middle. A basic masonic education course for entered apprentices with.
The blue lodges of freemasonry are broken into three degrees. Words, and signs of blue lodge masonry pictou masons. It is intended, and indeed essential, that lodges provide their. That is the first regular step in freemasonry, and it is in this position that the secrets of the degree are communicated. Entered apprentice mason training will assist you in your study of freemasonry. The first degree of masonry is taken directly from the first degree of satanism.
In freemasonry, there are three degrees which a freemason attains, the third being the highest degree. You may visit another lodge opened in the fellow craft degree. Entered apprentice provincial grand lodge of lincolnshire. At this point in the ritual, the instruction goes directly from the pass grip to the real grip. Symbolism of the degree the symbolism of the entered apprentice degree emphasized beginnings, spiritual birth, the first steps and youth, orientation to the light, which are all consistent with a rite of induction into the fraternity. The mason takes the fellow mason by the right hand as in an ordinary hand shake, and presses the top of his thumb hard on the second knuckle, the fellow mason presses his thumb against the same knuckle of the first mason s hand. If the lodge is opened on the first degree, there might he present those who had taken only. The local blue lodge is the place where you and your freemason neighbors begin your masonic careers. By itself, the apprentice functions as an independent study text for long time masons, new mason and for those interested in the symbolism of the freemasonry. Q in this country freemasons lodges are usually held in the evening. The first part of the sign of an entered apprentice has the same significance reaching into the unknown. Swimming class is the last class of the day, starting at 2pm.
Many men have left the lodge to follow jesus christ. They have a toned body that is naturally shown off. Degree 6 the working tools of a master mason 6 the apron of a master mason 7 the degree and the lecture 7 hiram abiff 7 the three grand masters 8 traveling in foreign countries 8 high twelvelow twelve 9 the lion of the tribe of judah 9 the wages of a master mason 9 the lost word 10 the setting maul 10 the spring of acacia 11. How well can you answer these entered apprentice lecture. Gaining admission is similar to the first degree, with addition of a pass, which is. Many masonic scholars view masonry as representing early progressive steps taken towards the perfection of human nature. It is with great pleasure that i have accepted major sandersons invitation to write an. Study 57 first degree catechism flashcards from mitur bin i. The master mason degree is the crowning moment of your masonic journey. As a mason, you can earn degrees, join esoteric and social organizations, and become privy to the language and abbreviations specific to freemasonry. I, name, of my own free will and accord, in the presence of almighty god and this worshipful lodge, erected to him and dedicated to the saints john, do hereby and hereon most solemnly and sincerely promise and swear that i will always hele, ever conceal, and never reveal any of the secret arts, parts, or points of the hidden mysteries of ancient freemasonry which have been. Entered apprentice, or first degree seven freemasons, viz. During initiation into the master mason degree, the candidate first receives the real grip of a master mason, along with instructions in how it is properly communicated, as he is raised, or resurrected, at the conclusion of the hiramic legend. The ba and ma earned separately require 120 and 30 credits respectively.
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