Taylors ritual of craft masonry first degree entered apprentice 2000 ceremony of opening w. Tyler prepares candidate and when ready to proceed with ceremony gives three distinct knocks. The entered apprentice is not yet fully qualified, and he is given only those tools, which serve to shape the stones. Entered apprentice analysed secret societies exposed. Monitors often contain selected portions of ritual, in addition to explanations of the meaning of the ritual. In order to keep unreveled the secrets of freemasonry, these rituals can only be read by the possessors of the degree. Commercially printed exposures of masonic ritual are readily available. This entered apprentice quiz may be used by any member of the lodge who seeks more light. As you study the entered apprentice degree under the guidance of your sponsors and mentors, you will be coached in a few questions which you must answer in open lodge before proceeding on to the next level. The striking similarity of the rituals of various states can be demonstrated by examining masonic monitors. Take this entered apprentice quiz to test your knowledge of the first degree of freemasonry.
First, the entered apprentice degree, second, the fellow craft degree and finally, the master mason degree. Entered apprentice proficiency support examination congratulations on your decision to join the largest, oldest, and most prestigious fraternity the world has ever known. 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. The ritual file is protected by a password which is the word of the degree. The worshipful master approaching me from the east upon the step, under the due guard 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, dueguard, sign, grip and word of an entered. I am an entered apprentice, so taken and accepted among brothers and fellows. Freemasonry is the subjugation of the human that is in man, by the divine. It is particularly important not only for its antiquity, the many meanings which have been and may be read from it by the student, but because of the bond it makes between the old operative craft and the modern speculative masonry we know. The deeper meaning of the entered apprentice degree an esoteric interpretation of the first degree w. By having been tried, never denied, and now willing to be tried again.
The masonic rituals provided here are as practiced under the jurisdiction of the grand lodge of nevada, circa 1986. The entered apprentice ritual is the first step in becoming a freemason. In other than the words of the ritual a masonic lodge is a body of masons warranted or. Secrecy consists of an inviolable adherence to the obligation you have entered upon, never improperly to disclose any of those masonic secrets, which have now been, or may at any future time be entrusted to your keeping, and cautiously to avoid all occasion which might inadvertently lead you so to do.
Boaz grip of an entered apprentice handshake the grip of the entered apprentice is made by pressing the thumb against the top of the first knucklejoint of the fellow mason, the fellow mason also presses his thumb against the first masons knuckle. 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. 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. Entered apprentice material grand lodge of canada in the. Claudy page 2 of 8 the lodge during the ceremonies of initiation the entered apprentice is informed what a lodge is. The entered apprentice is the first level of masonry. These masonic rituals are provided in the portable document format pdf. The masonic lodgeroom as represented in the ritual is a symbol of the universe. A basic masonic education course for entered apprentices with questions. 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.
Masonic first degree entered apprentice ritual freemason. Claudy table of contents source foreword introduction definition early history allegory and symbols the lodge entered apprentice suitable proficiency ritual free will and accord initiation the lodge as a symbol. 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. 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 freemason is a workman, engaged in building the internal temple dedicated to the glory of god and the welfare of mankind. The entered apprentice this manual does not disclose any of the esoteric portions of the ritual of the grand lodge of ohio.
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. 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. Finally, one of the most important features of the entered. 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. My thoughts on the entered apprentice degree programlecture by brother troy kelley my brothers, good evening, for the benefit of our two newest brothers, id like to introduce myself. On behalf of the entire lodge, id like to welcome you to this grand fraternity of ours. While the forms and delivery are what make this ritual unique this text does offer some idea of what it entails. The worshipful master sits on the east end of the room along with the chaplain and senior deacon. The contents of this manual therefore may be discussed with, and read by, any person interested in acquiring knowledge about freemasonry.
At this point in your journey, you may be confused, surprised, overwhelmed, or a combination of other emotions and feelings. The entered apprentices handbook, the fellowcrafts handbook, the master masons handbook, the higher degrees handbook, the moral teachings of freemasonry. Idci this booklet is the first of three and is intended to offer guidance in the ceremony that you have just experienced. While it is the duty of the master of the lodge toprovide a good and wholesome education to. They are in word format some are in pdf, therefore readable by any system. The first of these questions is, where were you first prepared to be a mason. 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. Taylors ritual of craft masonry entered apprentice. My thoughts on the entered apprentice degree programlecture. Study 65 terms entered apprentice flashcards quizlet. 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. 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.
Mcclenachan, 33 revised and enlarged edition, macoy publishing and masonic. It was modified, of course, to some extent, to meet the needs of the speculative fraternity, but. The 1st degree the entered apprentice encyclopedia masonic. No man may say when, where or how the symbol began. Containing instructions in all the degrees, from the third to the thirtythird, and last degree of the rite by charles t. Entered apprentice degree, ritual and secrets examined irish working entered apprentice mason is prepared for initiation by being deprived of all monies, metals and articles of value. A basic masonic education course for entered apprentices with. Secret masonic handshakes words, and signs of blue lodge masonry entered apprentice degree first degree in the blue lodge sign of an entered apprentice. The first degree ceremony of initiation for the first degree is performed at the masonic lodge. Once regularly about the lodge, then pausing at the stations of the junior warden in the south, the senior warden in the west, and the worshipful master in the east, where the same questions were asked and liked answers returned as at the door, with the addition question from the worshipful master, whence come you, weather traveler. Every mason remembers their first degree, its an important life event.
His left breast, right arm, and left knee is made bare. A basic masonic education course for entered apprentices. Secrecy consists of an inviolable adherence to the obligation you have entered upon, never improperly to disclose any of those masonic secrets, which have now been, or may at any future time be entrusted to your keeping, and cautiously. Entered apprentice degree entered apprentice degree. The lodge is set up with 3 alters along the sides of the room and 1 in the middle. Entered apprentice degree was retained as the first of the three degrees of the speculative lodge that very degree which was recently conferred upon you. Initiation is an analogy of mans advent from prenatal darkness into the light of human fellowship, moral truth, and spiritual faith. It is hoped that these booklets will support you in.
This is called the dueguard of an entered apprentice mason many call it the sign, and alludes to the penalty of an obligation. It also accurately elucidates the mode of initiating a candidate. The 24inch gauge is to measure our work, the common gavel to knock off all superfluous knobs and excrescences, and the chisel to further smooth and prepare the stone and render it fit for the hands of the. How well can you answer these entered apprentice lecture. United grand lodge first degree or ceremony of initiation. Introduction to freemasonry entered apprentice by carl h. 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. As a mason, you can earn degrees, join esoteric and social organizations, and become privy to the language and abbreviations specific to freemasonry. I now present to you the working tools of an entered apprentice freemason. Entered apprentice, or first degree seven freemasons, viz. It is hoped that through the serious and systematic study of freemasonry. Masonic rituals for entered apprentice, fellowcraft and. Claudy introduction to freemasonry entered apprentice by carl h. Freemasons are part of an ancient tradition with rituals and symbols all their own.
Entered apprentice degree, ritual and secrets examined irish working entered apprentice. It is intended that through the study of freemasonry the entered apprentice will come to. Words, and signs of blue lodge masonry pictou masons. You will receive your first masonic apron, the apron of an entered apprentice.
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