Learning masonic ritual the simple, systematic and successful way to master the work. Why was you divested of all metals when you was made a mason. In the end, the entered apprentice degree is about the candidates entrance into the fraternity, and hopefully the beginning of a spiritual journey which will last until the apron which he was presented at the end of the entered apprentice. Mar 31, 2014 the entered apprentice is the foundation of the masonic system, and sets the stage for future masonic work.
It deals with the degree of an entered apprentice and is calculated to inspire the. The principle lesson of the first degree is charity, and to embrace the opportunity of. The entered apprentice degree, below, is the induction ritual of the masons. It is intended that through the study of freemasonry the entered apprentice will come to. The worshipful master sits on the east end of the room along with the chaplain and senior deacon. Manual of the lodgesystem of monitorial instructionentered. Containing monitorial instructions in the degrees of entered apprentice, fellowcraft, master mason and past master by m. Officers, take your respective stations and places. Some time later, in a separate ceremony, they will be passed to the degree of fellowcraft, and finally they will be raised to the degree of master mason. The entered apprentices handbook by jsm ward audio book. The entered apprentice about to be passed is no longer a candidate he is a brother.
The apprentice, the world and the universe as one a treatise on the first degree of freemasonry by gregory b. A the working tools of an entered apprentice freemason which are the. He will walk beside you as you progress through the degrees and provide proper instruction on masonic education, proficiency and acclimation of. Lost in the mists of time, with expired s and a dwindling interest in freemasonry over the centuries. As a mason, you can earn degrees, join esoteric and social organizations, and become privy to the language and abbreviations specific to freemasonry. As timepassed, therefore, there grew up about the rank and duties and regulations ofthe apprentice an organized set of customs, ceremonies, rules, traditions, etc. 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. Secret masonic handshakes, passwords, signs and grips for the. The twentyfourinch gauge is an instrument made use of by operative masons to measure and lay out their work.
The following exposures of masonic ritual are provided in a cooperative effort between exmasons for jesus and ephesians 5. Introduction to freemasonry entered apprentice by carl h. These are various sets of lecture slides to be used in degree work. In the end, the entered apprentice degree is about the candidates entrance into the fraternity, and hopefully the beginning of a spiritual. Mar 03, 2007 the entered apprentice degree, below, is the induction ritual of the masons. If so, they may also asked of you in open lodge on the night you take the second degree. Much like all masonic activities the ritual is supposed to remain secret to the public. This book contains the complete ceremony of the entered apprentice degree, the official. Masonic monitor of the degrees of entered apprentice, fellow craft and master. The contents of this manual therefore may be discussed with, and read by, any person interested in. The apprentice degree of freemasonry freemason information. Freemason books masonic books to read online, download.
On his first admission into the lodge, the candidate is reminded of the weak and. Masonic monitor of the degrees of entered apprentice, fellow craft. First in the series of the symbolic lodge of freemasonry. Manual of the lodgesystem of monitorial instruction. Read and use this entered apprentice mason study guide to learn about the first masonic degree. Freemasonry is the subjugation of the human that is in man, by the divine. It is hoped that through the serious and systematic study of freemasonry. Certain differences between this and the preceding degree are at once apparent. As the entered apprentice degree as a whole is symbolic of. A basic masonic education course for entered apprentices with. As previously explained from the entered apprentice degree, he then has this exchange with the senior deacon, who is standing next to the candidate, who is still kneeling at the altar, after having assume the obligation of this degree. Many plans have been devised by masonic leaders to stimulate interest and increase attendance, but few such efforts are more than temporarily effective. In addition to business, the meeting may perform a ceremony to confer a masonic degree or receive a lecture, which is usually on some aspect of masonic history or ritual.
Full text of masonic monitor of the degrees of entered apprentice, fellow craft and master mason together with the ceremony of installation, laying corner. But, on this account, a knowledge of it is highly necessary to every mason, that he may be the better enabled to assist. Also features the questions to the candidate before the. The entered apprentices handbook by jsm ward audio book support us on patreon. It describes masonic history worldwide and in minnesota. Full text of masonic monitor of the degrees of entered apprentice, fellow craft and master mason together with the ceremony of installation, laying corner stones, dedications, masonic burial, etc. Lodges, every regular masonic lodge today was granted a charter or warrant from a grand lodge, and every one ultimately traces its origins back to grand lodges in england, scotland, or ireland. Manual of freemasonry rcihard carlile freemasonry books. Entered apprentice handbook table of contents introduction page 2 freemasonry page 2 initiation, rite, and tradition page 3 the masonic secret page 4 symbolism page 5 expectations page 6 becoming a mason page 7 the entered apprentice degree page 7. Also features the questions to the candidate before the second degree, instructions on performing masonic fire and the opening and closing odes. Most of these books have longbeen forgotten by generation after generation of. Most leaders dont even know the game theyre in simon sinek at live2lead 2016 duration. This manual has been produced for the use in this online masonic education course.
Apr 26, 2017 most leaders dont even know the game theyre in simon sinek at live2lead 2016 duration. This is designed for the new brothers who have just received their third degree. Entered apprentice lecture chapter vii freemasonry. Entered apprentice, orfirst degree 17 samuel slick, secretary 37 second order of business 38 form of petition 38 third order of business 39 fourth order of business. The entered apprentice degree is being conducted in the movie from hell, and we also used it in our documentary game the secrets of freemasonry. Entered apprentice questions for the entered apprentice answers to questions. Secret masonic handshakes, passwords, signs and grips for. Entered apprentice, orfirst degree 17 samuel slick, secretary 37 second order of business 38 form of petition 38 third order of business 39 fourth order of business 40 fifth order of business 41 sixth order of business 42 seventh order of business 42 obligation 51 first section 61 third section 72 charge at initiation. The first degree ceremony of initiation for the first degree is performed at the masonic lodge. Candidates for freemasonry are progressively initiated into freemasonry, first in the degree of entered apprentice. Preface chapter 1 chapter 2 chapter 3 chapter 4 chapter 5 chapter 6 chapter 7 chapter 8 appendix. The deeper meaning of the entered apprentice degree an esoteric interpretation of the first degree w. You can join other masonic organizations to earn further degrees.
What is the principle lesson of the entered apprentice degree, and how should it be applied. Check out masonic ritual music in entered apprentice degree english version by ricky bolognesi on amazon music. Entered apprentice candidate guide t his handbook was developed to introduce the newly initiated entered apprentice mason to the vast body of knowledge and symbolism associated with modern freemasonry in a meaningful and understandable way. How well can you answer these entered apprentice lecture. The handbook of the chapter california by author unknown in 1855. Masonic first degree entered apprentice ritual freemason. This manual does not disclose any of the esoteric portions of the ritual. Every grand lodge has a certain territorial jurisdiction, or an area to represent. 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. The apron and the entered apprentice degree the laudable. The first degree of craft masonry, the entered apprentice degree is symbolic of birth. The contents of this manual therefore may be discussed with, and read by, any person interested in acquiring knowledge about freemasonry. The first stone in every masonic edifice is, or ought to be placed at the northeast corner, that being the place where an entered apprentice mason receives his first instructions to build his future masonic edifice upon.
The entered apprentice ritual is the first step in becoming a freemason. The entered apprentice is the first level of masonry. It also describes masonic charities, appendant bodies, masonic youth organizations, and grand lodge governance. Masonic ritual music in entered apprentice degree english. Much of the meat of the book is gleaned directly from our lectures and ritual. Masonic books and masonic study he will find in this degree the touchstone which will make all three degrees a neverending happiness for their fortunate possessor. The historical lecture found in the entered apprentice degree seeks to use the historical accounts found in the hebrew traditions to rationalize the events which occur in the first degree. Chapter 7 entered apprentice lecture the masonic trowel. 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.
The lecture of this degree is divided into seven sections, and throughout the whole. These at last crystallized into a welldefined unit, which we may describe asthe operative entered apprentice degree. Mother earth alone of all the elements having never proved unfriendly to man, deals with the material man and material conditions. This handbook is designed to introduce the new entered apprentice to the vast body of knowledge associated with freemasonry in a meaningful and understandable way. The candidate in a state of darkness is brought into the lodge not knowing what will follow but trusting in his guide to lead him along the way in his quest for light knowledge. Full text of masonic monitor of the degrees of entered. The candidate in a state of darkness is brought into the lodge not knowing what will follow but trusting in his guide to lead him along the way in his quest. The mississippi lodge of research dcxl nor the grand lodge of mississippi, f.
Mar 31, 2010 check out masonic ritual music in entered apprentice degree english version by ricky bolognesi on amazon music. The keystone of the royal arch 17 first degree, or entered apprentice 27 to open a lodge in the first or entered apprentices degree 27 ceremony of making or initiation, in the first or entered apprentices degree 29 the charge 37 lecture on the tracing board 38 lecture in the first degree 42 introduction 42 first section 43 first clause 43 second clause 44 third clause 45 second. It brings additional information about all three degrees and well as the personal benefits of. The earth is spoken of as the kindly provider and sustainer and finally, when at last he is called to pass through the dark valley of the. In this lecture virtue is painted in the most beautiful colors, and the duties of morality are strictly enforced. The first section of the entered apprentices lecture principally consists of a recapitulation of the ceremonies of initiation. This is the book of constitutions, and these are our byelaws, both of which i. 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. They are the grips, penal signs, passwords and ritual work. A lecture on the first degree the first degree, or that of the entered apprentice, is intended in its symbolic signification to furnish a representation of youth just entering on the struggles, the trials, and duties of an earthly and responsible existence. This book contains the complete ceremony of the entered apprentice degree, the official emulation lectures explaining the symbolism of the first degree. The entered apprentice degree qualifications of a petitioner the secret ballot.
On his first admission into the lodge, the candidate is reminded of the weak and helpless state of man on his entrance into the world. Masonic rituals for entered apprentice, fellowcraft and. The entered apprentice is the foundation of the masonic system, and sets the stage for future masonic work. Freemasons are part of an ancient tradition with rituals and symbols all their own.
The first reference to king solomons temple in this lecture regards the fact that the stones taken from the quarry were properly hewn and squared at the. A basic masonic education course for entered apprentices. The great masonic library is a collection of 314 outofprint masonic books from some of the most respected authors of the 18th and 19th centuries. The new entered apprentice faces an overwhelming amount of. Mar 03, 2018 the first lecture of freemasonry, or that appropriated to the degree of an entered apprentice, is divided into three sections. The craft and its symbols explains the symbols and symbolism within the ritual of each of the 3 degrees entered apprentice, fellowcraft, and master mason.
The lodge is set up with 3 alters along the sides of the room and 1 in the middle. Learn vocabulary, terms, and more with flashcards, games, and other study tools. When, after the reformation, operativemasonry was transformed. The lecture of the first degree of freemasonry university of bradford. The principle lesson of the first degree is charity, and to embrace the opportunity of practicing charity to anyone in distress.
Entered apprentice mason learn about the first masonic. Lodge powerpoint presentations masons of minnesota. Entered apprentice, or first degree chapter 1 gnostic. After receiving the entered apprentice degree, he meets with the lodge mentor and receives the second masonic education lecture from the mentors manual chapter 3, instruction booklet no. It is appropriate that in the lecture of the material degree of freemasonry the most material of the four elements is stressed. Entered apprentice handbook table of contents introduction page 2 freemasonry page 2 initiation, rite, and tradition page 3 the masonic secret page 4 symbolism page 5 expectations page 6 becoming a mason page 7 the entered apprentice degree page 7 duties and rights of entered apprentices and fellow crafts page 14 proficiency and advancement. Claudy foreword freemasonrys greatest problems are lack of interest in its teachings and attendance at communications. Freemasonry is not only for the lodge room but as a primer a book of basic. The local blue lodge is the place where you and your freemason neighbors begin your masonic careers. A blue lodge is a lodge of freemasons that confers the first three degrees.
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