Much like all masonic activities the ritual is supposed to remain secret to the public. The worshipful master sits on the east end of the room along with the chaplain and senior deacon. Freemasonry or masonry consists of fraternal organisations that trace their origins to the local fraternities of stonemasons that from the end of the fourteenth century regulated the qualifications of stonemasons and their interaction with authorities and clients modern freemasonry broadly consists of two main recognition groups. The twentyfour inch gauge is an instrument used by operative masons to measure and lay out their work. Written in the 19th century, duncans ritual, as it is known, has been republished numerous times. After all, it is not the fellowcraft, nor even the master mason that is awarded the badge of a mason, the lambskin or white leather apron, it is the entered apprentice. The working tools of an entered apprentice the twentyfour inch gauge is an instrument used by operative masons to measure and lay out their work. The contents of this manual therefore may be discussed with, and. Entered apprentice degree of freemasonry as practiced in the state of nevada circa 1986.
No man may say when, where or how the symbol began. Topics in this work include the masonic connection to the kabbalah, the tarot, numeric symbolism, and more esoteric considerations. Claudy foreword freemasonry s greatest problems are lack of interest in its teachings and attendance at communications. Duncan 1866 this book presents details of masonic initiation rituals, along with grips, passwords and regalia. The timing of this will be dependent upon your lodge programme. 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. Entered apprentice this booklet has been prepared as one of a series of four to provide the new mason with a greater insight into the degrees and to encourage him to seek additional masonic light. The entered apprentice freemason freemasonry matters. An apprentice freemason is one who has begun the study of freemason ry. Worshipful master i now present to you the working tools of an entered apprentice freemasonry. Freemason books masonic books to read online, download. Pdf statistics in support of masonic historical studies. The following exposures of masonic ritual are provided in a cooperative effort between exmasons for jesus and ephesians 5.
Learn vocabulary, terms, and more with flashcards, games, and other study tools. Entered apprentice, or first degree chapter 1 gnostic. Made me an entered apprentice in due form what was that due form kneeling on my naked left knee, my right forming a square, my body erect, my left hand supporting the holy bible, square, and compasses, my right resting thereon, in which due form i took upon myself the solemn obligation of an entered apprentice. I am an entered apprentice, so taken and accepted among brothers and fellows. It being divided into twentyfour equal parts, is emblematical of the twenty. Claudy page 4 of 8 entered apprentice he then becomes an entered apprentice mason. Vereniging van vrouwen van vrijmetselaren association of freemasons wives. The untrodden paths of masonic research, by gilbert w.
Freemasonic oath taken by an entered apprentice religion nairaland. 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. The first degree ceremony of initiation for the first degree is performed at the masonic lodge. How well can you answer these entered apprentice lecture.
The answers to the questions within grew out of personal correspondences over the course of several weeks. If the newly initiated freemason is to become worthy of the title, he must be willing to spend time and energy learning about the history, symbolism, and philosophy. Preface i once delivered an address before a lodge on the subject of the external changes which freemasonry had undergone since the period. The responsibilities of an entered apprentice masonic glossary. A link is available on the page where this file is available. The apron of an entered apprentice freemason following on from this ceremony and at a subsequent meeting you will be passed to the 2nd degree. 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. Encyclopedia of freemasonry and its kindred sciences by albert c. 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 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. As an entered apprentice freemason ea the brother on the very first step of the ladder is the most valuable asset the fraternity possesses. Freemasonic oath taken by an entered apprentice religion.
He is a mason to the extent that he is called brother and has certain rights. Acrobat reader is a free product that can be downloaded by clicking the banner below. Leadbeater pdf 1473 kb word copy the arcane schools by john yarker pdf 3200 kb for html see the arcane schools part 1, part 2, part 3, part 4, part 5, part 6, part 7. God bless freemasonry my entered apprentice essay youtube. The apprentice degree of freemasonry freemason information. United grand lodge first degree or ceremony of initiation. Introduction to freemasonry entered apprentice by carl h. It includes the three basic degrees of the ancient york rite, and four additional advanced degrees. Masonic monitor of the degrees of entered apprentice, fellow craft and master. Many plans have been devised by masonic leaders to stimulate interest and increase attendance, but few such efforts are more than temporarily effective.
This item rare entered apprentice 1st degree masonic symbolic plate art chart trestle tracing board print symbols masonic poster 11 x 17 the structure of freemasonry. The entered apprentice is the first level of masonry. 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. Page 1 of 2 1 2 next jeff simpkins registered user. The apprentice is a book about the fundamentals of becoming a freemason by illustrating and explaining the secrets behind its science and philosophy. 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. All of the secrets of free masonry except from those to whom they rightly. Its value is in the hands of those unfamiliar with the fraternity or to those who simply asks the question what is freemasonry. What freemasonry is to be in the future depends upon what you are now, as an entered apprentice.
Entered apprentice question my freemasonry freemason. Daynes was originally published in 1924 and provides the student of masonic research many questions, upon which to begin an investigation into the history of the masonic fraternity. Entered apprentice degree entered apprentice degree. Certain qualifications are neces sary for every apprentice. If you dont have powerpoint, a free viewer is available for download here. Discussion in general freemasonry discussion started by jeff simpkins, apr 8, 2018.
Today you are an entered apprentice, in a short while you will become a fellowcraft and, in due time a master mason and the day will come when into your hands will be placed the responsibility of your lodge as master. In this episode i share what i had wrote as my entered apprentice essay. Hello brothers, what are your thoughts on how well weve been able to guard our secrets throughout the years. The lodge is set up with 3 alters along the sides of the room and 1 in the middle. Claudy foreword freemasonrys greatest problems are lack of interest in its teachings and attendance at communications. The entered apprentice degree, below, is the induction ritual of the masons. Masonic rituals for entered apprentice, fellowcraft and. The master always leads off in giving the sign or signs. May an entered apprentice receive his degree form another lodge.
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. As a newly entered apprentice, if you only buy one of the many freemason books, make it this one. A basic masonic education course for entered apprentices. The apocalypse of freemasonry by castells pdf 378 kb the hidden life in freemasonry by c. The masonic manual by robert macoy entered apprentice. It is strictly forbidden as a violation the california masonic code. The following abbreviations are used throughout this ritual. Masonic monitor of the degrees of entered apprentice, fellow craft. Below you will find a number of books that have been collected over the internet and hosted at our website. Mark twain once said, when some men discharge an obligation, you can hear the report for miles around. The master first makes the duegard of the first degree, representing the position of the hands when taking the oath of an entered apprentice mason, which is called the duegard of an entered apprentice, viz my left hand supporting the bible, and my right hand resting. A basic masonic education course for entered apprentices with questions prepared by. In the interim, here and on the following pages are some items of information you may find useful the working tools of an entered. Below you will find references and links to books that are online, either in this website or someones website.
The future of freemasonry will depend entirely upon your happiness, satisfaction and dedication to the principles and practices of freemasonry in general, and your devotion to your own lodge in particular. These short talks on freemasonry are in pdf format. Collected here are some great works of literature that are either related to freemasonry or worthy of study by a mason. According to the book of the constitution, this jewel is defined as 47th proposition of the 1st book of euclids square and the diagram carved on a silver plate and contains a pendant and also. The untrodden paths of masonic research by gilbert w. For the initiatic experience to be meaningful and enriching, great care and attention must be afforded to each individual candidate. It is hoped that through the serious and systematic study of freemasonry. The 24in gauge 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. Masonic past master jewel represented a person knows freemasonry s secret when talking about the masonic past master jewel, it is presented to the immediate past master of the lodge. You, as an entered apprentice mason, are a newcomer in a strange land.
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