From whence came you as an entered apprentice mason q. Brother tyler, i am directed to inform you that the. Ward is one of the most able and earnest of masonic students. First, the entered apprentice degree, second, the fellow craft degree and finally, the. Entered apprentice degree encompasses the body and our faculties of action in the world. 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.
The obligation of an entered apprentice mason freemasonry. So help me god, and keep me steadfast in this my great and solemn obligation of an entered apprentice freemason all cut sign. This is called the dueguard of an entered apprentice mason many call it the sign, and alludes to the penalty of an obligation. The entered apprentice stands at the entrance to the temple of. Learn vocabulary, terms, and more with flashcards, games, and other study tools. Entered apprentice degree toolbox item this toolbox item is intended to build upon the lessons that were taught during the ea degree. An entered apprentice may visit or sit in a lodge only if it is open on the first degree and then only when accompanied by a brother master mason who can attest to the fact that he is an entered apprentice, since he does not carry a dues card. United grand lodge first degree or ceremony of initiation. The entered apprentice degree, below, is the induction ritual of the masons.
The striking similarity of the rituals of various states can be demonstrated by examining masonic monitors. If you are looking for a gift for the freemason in your life, especially before their entered apprentice degree, this. Claudy introduction at your leisure hours, that you may improve in masonic knowledge, you are to converse with wellinformed brethren, who will always be as ready to give, as you will be ready to receive, instruction. Ritual for entered apprentice mason nevada ephesians 5. The master then draws his right hand across his throat, the hand open, with the thumb next to the throat, and drops it down by his side. Many men were present in frackville lodge that evening, and i was amazed to have seen nearly every man who was a leader in the congregation where i was the pastor. By the time you are passed to the fellow craft degree, or raised to the sublime degree of master mason, you will already have gained some experience of masonry, however slight, and will have come to feel at ease in your new home. Lecture of second degree 148 chapter vilwork on third or master masons degree 154 raising the lodge 157 preparation 160 rite of. It has it alludes to the manner in which my hands were placed when i took upon myself the obligation of an entered apprentice mason. A pdf file purporting to contain the script of the entered apprentice masons degree ritual as used in nevada usa circa 1986.
The entered apprentice ritual is the first step in becoming a freemason. While the forms and delivery are what make this ritual unique this text does offer some idea of what it entails. Freemason books masonic books to read online, download. I, matthew paul chandler, of my own free will and accord, in the presence of almighty god and this. Choose from 88 different sets of entered apprentice flashcards on quizlet. For the degrees of entered apprentice, fellow craft, and master mason, as authorized by the grand lodge of north carolina free and accepted masons. The deeper meaning of the entered apprentice degree an esoteric interpretation of the first degree w.
The final thing you will ever do as an entered apprentice is to return your proficiency, or the lesson that shows that you have learned enough of the lessons found within the entered apprentice degree to be permitted to advance to the next degree. They will be learned in the lodge in which you will be raised to the sublime degree of master mason. Entered apprentice save the bonds of his obligation and the exhibitions of. The contents of this manual therefore may be discussed with, and read by, any person interested in. View from whence came you as an entered apprentice mason from eco 365 1 at university of phoenix. How well can you answer these entered apprentice lecture. First degree or ceremony of initiation united grand lodge prayer. These masonic rituals are provided in the portable document format pdf. A few manifest typographical errors have been corrected. First, the entered apprentice degree, second, the fellow craft degree and finally, the master mason degree. In addition to being a well known author of masonic works, he was the founder of the masonic study. 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. Check with the new mason to see if he has any question concerning the entered apprentice obligation. 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.
Study 57 first degree catechism flashcards from mitur bin i. Following this article is a list of discussion questions. The entered apprentice this manual does not disclose any of the esoteric portions of the ritual of the grand lodge of ohio. I am an entered apprentice, so taken and accepted among brothers and fellows. Apprentice and fellowcraft masons should be invited to attend the meeting where this is presented. Freemasonry is the subjugation of the human that is in man, by the divine. Commercially printed exposures of masonic ritual are readily available. The best way to use this handbook is to read through it as soon as possible, but. The following exposures of masonic ritual are provided in a cooperative effort between exmasons for jesus and ephesians 5.
My thoughts on the entered apprentice degree programlecture by brother troy kelley my brothers, good evening, for the benefit of our two newest brothers. Entered apprentice degree proficiency what is a mason. Editorial note this electronic edition of carliles manual of freemasonry is based on a facsimile of an unspecified printing, issued by kessinger publishing in kila, montana. He is then instructed to salute the wm with the entered apprentice sign. Entered apprentice mason learn about the first masonic. Monitors often contain selected portions of ritual, in addition to explanations of the meaning of the ritual. Robert v lund november 20 introduction this short presentation on the obligation of an entered apprentice mason will deal, in some measure, with the obligation itself. The obligation of an entered apprentice mason free download as pdf file. Grand lodge of nevada entered apprentice ritual in pdf. He 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.
The worshipful master approaching me from the east upon the step, under the dueguard and sign of an entered apprentice, who presented his right hand in token of friendship and brotherly love, and invested me with the grip and word, ordered me to rise, salute the junior and senior wardens and satisfy them that i was in possession of the step. Freemasons are part of an ancient tradition with rituals and symbols all their own. Candidates right hand remains on volume of sacred law. The participants are a masonic mentor and a new brother. Brethren, if there is no further business before this lodge of master masons, we will proceed to close the same, and open an entered apprentices lodge, for the purpose of initiation. The twentyfourinch gauge is an instrument made use of by operative masons to measure and lay out their work. Learn entered apprentice with free interactive flashcards. The obligation of an entered apprentice mason by w. The wm presents the tools of entered apprentice freemasonry, a 24 inch gauge to measure work, a gavel to knock off imperfections, and a chisel to smoothen stones for more expert workmen. Commercially printed exposures of masonic ritual are. The download time should be about one minute with a 28. The signs of the three degrees are given, if opening on the third degree. Take this entered apprentice quiz to test your knowledge of the first degree of freemasonry.
As a newly entered apprentice, if you only buy one of the many freemason books, make it this one. The masonic rituals provided here are as practiced under the jurisdiction of the grand lodge of nevada, circa 1986. It is hoped that through the serious and systematic study of freemasonry. This manual does not disclose any of the esoteric portions of the ritual of the grand lodge of ohio. The sign is made by drawing the right hand rapidly across the neck as shown on the above. As a mason, you can earn degrees, join esoteric and social organizations, and become privy to the language and abbreviations specific to freemasonry.
Candidates for freemasonry are progressively initiated into freemasonry, first in the degree of entered apprentice. A basic masonic education course for fellow crafts with. Entered apprentice, or first degree chapter 1 gnostic. By giving the entered apprentice knocks with longer intervals the tyler indicates that the candidate is ready. Duties and rights of entered apprentices and fellow crafts. Much like all masonic activities the ritual is supposed to remain secret to the public. 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.
Masonic rituals for entered apprentice, fellowcraft and. Freemasonry is found throughout the world, and men of all religions are freemasons. The sign of the entered apprentice alludes to the penalty of the entered apprentices obligation. Masonic rituals for entered apprentice, fellowcraft and master. The new mason is led out of the room squaring his feet at all corners along the way. A basic masonic education course for entered apprentices. Words, and signs of blue lodge masonry pictou masons.
He brings to bear on the task of research the mind of a scholar, enriched by extensive reading, much travel and a wide experience of men and affairs. The experiences that november evening, 45 years ago, have been indelibly etched in my mind. A basic masonic education course for entered apprentices with. It is intended that through the study of freemasonry the entered apprentice will come to. Introduction to freemasonry entered apprentice by carl h. They are the grips, penal signs, passwords and ritual work.
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