In this lecture virtue is painted in the most beautiful colors, and the duties of morality are strictly enforced. The principle lesson of the first degree is charity, and to embrace the opportunity of practicing charity to anyone in distress. The entered apprentice degree the entered apprentice degree nothing lighthearted in freemasonry essence of freemasonry fatherhood of god and brotherhood of man man seeks masonry, not masonry the. It is intended that through the intellectual study of freemasonry the entered apprentice will come to understand that the application of masonic teachings in daily life is the most rewarding aspect of his new journey. Read and use this entered apprentice mason study guide to learn about the first masonic degree. The deeper meaning of the entered apprentice degree an esoteric interpretation of the first degree w. How well can you answer these entered apprentice lecture.
Introduction to freemasonryfellowcraft page 1 of 25 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. As a mason, you can earn degrees, join esoteric and social organizations, and become privy to the language and abbreviations specific to freemasonry. Masonic ritual from having read their descriptions in books and on the internet would still not. A basic masonic education course for entered apprentices. Entered apprentice mason learn about the first masonic. Containing instructions in all the degrees, from the third to the thirtythird, and last degree of the rite by charles t. How many master mason members of a lodge must be present to open a lodge of entered apprentices. The lodge is set up with 3 alters along the sides of the room and 1 in the middle. Mcclenachan, 33 revised and enlarged edition, macoy publishing and masonic.
Claudy page 2 of 8 working tools the working tools of a fellowcraft are the plumb, the square, and the level. In other than the words of the ritual a masonic lodge is a body of masons warranted or. The master approaching me from the east, on the step, under the due guard and penal sign of an entered apprentice, who, in token of his brotherly love and friendship presented me with his right hand, and with it the word and grip of an entered apprentice, and bade me arise and salute the wardens as such. 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 first degree ceremony of initiation for the first degree is performed at the masonic lodge. Many lodges attempt to intrigue the new brother with books. Grand lodge of nevada entered apprentice ritual in pdf.
Their inclusion within the ritual seems a little awkward and misplaced, but as will be discussed within this paper, other ma. Entered apprentice degree encompasses the body and our faculties of. 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. The masonic rituals provided here are as practiced under the jurisdiction of the grand lodge of nevada, circa 1986. No man may say when, where or how the symbol began. Entered apprentice degree of freemasonry as practiced in the state of nevada circa 1986. In the entered apprentice degree you were given this information.
The sacred scriptures, or the books of the old and new tes tament, were not. An apprentice freemason is one who has begun the study of freemason ry. The entered apprentice degree, below, is the induction ritual of the masons. If a candidate is to be initiated, the lodge is opened in the third degree. Manual of the lodgesystem of monitorial instructionentered. While it is the duty of the master of the lodge toprovide a good and wholesome education to the brethren, the best use of this online education quiz is by the masonic lodge education. Brother tyler, i am directed to inform you that the. Ix as an accepted candidate you were told that you would learn more about the symbolic lodge in which masons meet.
One of the universal doctrines of freemasonry is the belief in the brotherhood of man and the fatherhood of god. It is intended that through the study of freemasonry the entered apprentice will come to understand that the application of masonic teachings in daily life is the most rewarding. Take this entered apprentice quiz to test your knowledge of the first degree of freemasonry. Over the course of successive publications, carliles com. 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. The worshipful master sits on the east end of the room along with the chaplain and senior deacon. The importance of this belief is established by each mason as he practices the three principle tenets of freemasonry. A basic masonic education course for entered apprentices with.
Masonic rituals for entered apprentice, fellowcraft and. You learned that a lodge must be furnished with the holy bible, the square and the compasses, whose masonic teachings are the great lights within this lodge. The entered apprentice this manual does not disclose any of the esoteric portions of the ritual of the grand lodge of ohio. 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. The entered apprentice degree page 7 duties and rights of entered apprentices and fellow crafts page 14. Masonic organizations are invited to reproduce, extract, copy or reprint the contents of this book. Wilmshurst, in his book meaning of masonry, writes, the very essence of the masonic doctrine. Masonic education online masonic education course for the entered apprentice, fellow craft and master mason. It is intended that through the study of freemasonry the entered apprentice will come to. The book of the ancient and accepted scottish rite of freemasonry containing instructions in all the degrees, from the third to the thirtythird, and last degree of the rite by charles t.
This entered apprentice quiz may be used by any member of the lodge who seeks more light. The qualifications of a masonic appren tice are a belief in a god, a desire for knowledge and a sincere wish to be of service to his fellow creatures. It now becomes my duty to explain to you the variety of objects which will attract your attention on your passage to the middle chamber, and to inform you that freemasonry is considered under two denominations operative and speculative. The entered apprentice has learned of them as the immovable jewels, but in the fellowcrafts degree they have a double significance. Mcclenachan, 33 revised and enlarged edition, macoy publishing and masonic supply company, 4549 john st. In this video, part of a playlist dedicated to the entered apprentice degree, attempts to answer that question and give you some information about what to. This work explores the symbolism of that ritual journey from the perspective of what it means to be initiated. Mar 03, 2007 the entered apprentice degree, below, is the induction ritual of the masons.
The journey of the first degree everything you need to learn as new entered apprentice mason duration. Fellow craft degree staircase lecture operative and. Nov 03, 2016 in this video, part of a playlist dedicated to the entered apprentice degree, attempts to answer that question and give you some information about what to expect at your masonic initiation and. Much like all masonic activities the ritual is supposed to remain secret to the public. Words, and signs of blue lodge masonry entered apprentice degree first degree in the blue lodge sign of an entered apprentice the sign of an entered apprentice represents the position of the hand when taking the oath of an entered apprentice, my left hand supporting the bible and my right hand resting thereon. Freemasons are part of an ancient tradition with rituals and symbols all their own. This manual does not disclose any of the esoteric portions of the ritual of the grand lodge of ohio. As you stand ready to pass through the inner door into the entered apprentice degree, however, you are a man with no memories to draw from, no precedents to guide yourself, nothing to go on, but all is new, and strange, and it may even be somewhat disconcerting or even alarming.
It is the culmination of all that has been taught and revealed to the candidate in the two preceding degrees. The mississippi lodge of research dcxl nor the grand lodge of mississippi, f. United grand lodge first degree or ceremony of initiation. They are the grips, penal signs, passwords and ritual work. 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. As the entered apprentice degree as a whole is symbolic of. By giving the entered apprentice knocks with longer intervals the tyler indicates that the candidate is ready. Entered apprentice where did the term entered apprentice originate. This electronic edition of carliles manual of freemasonry is based on a facsimile of an unspecified printing, issued by kessinger publishing in kila. Order of royal and select masters, select master degree. Certain qualifications are neces sary for every apprentice. Claudy page 2 of 8 the lodge during the ceremonies of initiation the entered apprentice is informed what a lodge is. I remember that when i had just been initiated my state of mind could only be described as chaotic. If so, they may also asked of you in open lodge on the night you take the second degree.
This manual does not disclose any of the esoteric portions of the ritual. These are various sets of lecture slides to be used in degree work. The entered apprentice is the first level of masonry. Freemasonry is not only for the lodge room but as a primer a book of basic. Introduction to freemasonry entered apprentice by carl h. It is intended that through the intellectual study of freemasonry the entered apprentice will come to. Mar 03, 2018 the first lecture of freemasonry, or that appropriated to the degree of an entered apprentice, is divided into three sections. Memory work masonic rituals and ciphers freemasonry watch. It deals with the degree of an entered apprentice and is calculated to inspire the younger brethren with the resolve not to content themselves with the outward form of our ceremonies, beautiful though it be, but to gain a. These masonic rituals are provided in the portable document format pdf. What is the principle lesson of the entered apprentice degree, and how should it be applied.
First, the entered apprentice degree, second, the fellow craft degree and finally, the master mason degree. 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. One who has not learned the spiritual meaning of the degree of entered apprentice, and applied knowledge in his daily life, has not attained to a level of spiritual consciousness where he may comprehend the lesson of the degree of fellowcraft and benefit there from. Introduction to freemasonry fellow craft by carl h. In the language of the lodge, he has not made suitable proficiency in the. Candidates for freemasonry are progressively initiated into freemasonry, first in the degree of entered apprentice. It is hoped that through the serious and systematic study of freemasonry. Claudy definition freemasonry is a system of morality, veiled in allegory, and illustrated by symbols. This manual has been produced for the use in this online masonic education course. As he began his masonic journey, the candidate was initiated into a new philosophical life in the entered apprentice degree. 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. The first lecture of freemasonry, or that appropriated to the degree of an entered apprentice, is divided into three sections. This electronic edition of carliles manual of freemasonry is based on a facsimile of an.
It is the culmination of all that has been taught and revealed to you, the candidate, in the two preceding degrees. Wilmshurst, in his book meaning of masonry, writes, the very essence of the masonic doctrine is that all men in. Freemasonry is also the custodian of a tradition of initiation. As you began your masonic journey, you were initiated into a new and unique philosophical life via the entered apprentice degree. The third degree of master mason is the crown jewel of the ancient craft blue lodge. Feb 11, 2020 the worshipful master approaching me from the east, under the due guard and sign of the entered apprentice, who, in token of his brotherly love and friendship, presented me his right hand, and with the grip and word of an ea. Nor are you in much better state after the degree has ended. Then, as before, the can didate must fol low the course of the sun. Freemasonry is the subjugation of the human that is in man, by the divine. The reason given for this in the lecture is threefold, that no weapons should be.
Tyler prepares candidate and when ready to proceed with ceremony gives three distinct knocks. Introduction to freemasonry i entered apprentice book. A basic masonic education course for fellow crafts with. Introduction to freemasonry i entered apprentice by carl h. Sword pointing to a naked heart one of the symbols in the master mason degree lectures is the sword pointing to a naked heart. Behold, how good and how pleasant it is for brethren to dwell together in unity. This definition of the ancient craft means much more to the wellinformed freemason than to the initiate, to whom it can convey but little. The contents of this manual therefore may be discussed with, and read by, any person interested in acquiring knowledge about freemasonry. Entered apprentice degree of freemasonry as practiced in the. Words, and signs of blue lodge masonry pictou masons. 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. This is called the dueguard of an entered apprentice mason many. All matters of business in a lodge are transacted in the third degree. In this video i cover the following parts of this lecture.
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