The following exposures of masonic ritual are provided in a cooperative effort between exmasons for jesus and ephesians 5. Iowa masonic library, cedar rapids, iowa at the end of the entered apprentice degree, when some longtime brothers have dozed off and the candidate thinks his head will explode if the lecture goes on much longer, there is a short final section of material that seems unconnected to the rest of. Entered apprentice provincial grand lodge of lincolnshire. Introduction to freemasonry entered apprentice by carl h. This book contains the complete ceremony of the entered apprentice degree, the official emulation lectures explaining the symbolism of the. It has it alludes tho the penalty of my obligation. All the secrets of masons in masonry to which this press the first joint with the thumbnail token alludes. 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. Steinmetz there is no special law for anybody, but anybody can specialize the law by using it with a fuller understanding of how much can be got out of it. Top sites entered apprentice study book 2019 latest. 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 fellowcraft degree embodies a great deal of knowledge and wisdom, and its symbols and lessons can take a lifetime to penetrate. This removes much of the mysticism of each verses actu.
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. The entered apprentice degree qualifications of a petitioner the secret ballot preparation for initiation duly and truly prepared the hoodwink the cabletow entering the lodge the method of reception prayer in lodge the practice of circumambulation kneeling at the altar the obligation. These are various sets of lecture slides to be used in degree work. The entered apprentices handbook by jsm ward audio book. There are various ways that the meaning of the fellowcraft degree and its place between the first and third degrees of masonry have been explained. Mar 03, 2018 the first lecture of freemasonry, or that appropriated to the degree of an entered apprentice, is divided into three sections. First degree catechism self study 40 with none at northern.
The mississippi lodge of research dcxl nor the grand lodge of mississippi, f. Read and use this entered apprentice mason study guide to learn about the first masonic degree. M district of columbia 1994 mirror site illustrations of masonry, by capt. Freemasons are part of an ancient tradition with rituals and symbols all their own. Claudy foreword freemasonrys greatest problems are lack of interest in its teachings and attendance at communications.
First section of the lecture on the first degree chapter 4. Officers, take your respective stations and places. Mar 03, 2007 the entered apprentice degree, below, is the induction ritual of the masons. 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 obligation of a first degree freemason entered apprentice degree. Freemasonry is not only for the lodge room but as a primer a book of basic. Wilmshurst, in his book meaning of masonry, writes, the very essence of the masonic. The biblical passages regarding the temple can be found in the first book of kings, chapters 5. Make him as much as ease as possible, and explain that the brothers will not be trying to find fault, but that they support him. It is hoped that through the serious and systematic study of freemasonry. The masonic rituals provided here are as practiced under the jurisdiction of the grand lodge of nevada, circa 1986. In this lecture virtue is painted in the most beautiful colors, and the duties of morality are strictly enforced. 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.
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. 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. I remember that when i had just been initiated my state of mind could only be described as chaotic. Pondering the three elements in the ea degree scottish rite. These are the introductory words of the lecturer to the candidate, following the explanation of the rite of initiation whereby he has just been inducted into the lodge. 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 knowledge of the indwelling soul of masonry and to comprehend the deep meaning of the ritual with which they are step by.
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. These masonic rituals are provided in the portable document format pdf. This manual does not disclose any of the esoteric portions of the ritual of the grand lodge of ohio. A basic masonic education course for entered apprentices. The entered apprentice degree, below, is the induction ritual of the masons.
First, the entered apprentice degree, second, the fellow craft degree and finally, the master mason degree. How well can you answer these entered apprentice lecture. Entered apprentice mason learn about the first masonic. With a true understanding of the meaning of each masonic degree verse, your memorization will not just be the memorization of huge blocks of ritual words by rote without understanding them. In one sense, the fellowcraft degree symbolizes the stage of adulthood. Part i of the lecture of the entered apprentice degree is often given as the lecturer conducts the newlymade brother around the lodge room and can be extremely effective. 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. Entered apprentice degree, ritual and secrets examined irish working 20 questions 1.
Masonic monitor of the degrees of entered apprentice, fellow craft. Masonic organizations are invited to reproduce, extract, copy or reprint the contents of this book. 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 knowledge of the indwelling soul of masonry and to comprehend. A basic masonic education course for entered apprentices with. Binding myself under no less a penalty than that of having my throat cut across, my tongue torn out by its roots, and buried in the rough sands of the sea at lowwater mark, where the tide ebbs and flows twice in twenty four hours, should i ever knowingly or willingly violate this my solemn oath and.
In freemasonry, why do we open the bible on psalms 3 in. Entered apprentice degree third lecture dedication youtube. Entered apprentice degree, ritual and secrets examined irish working degree entered apprentice mason is prepared for initiation by being deprived of all monies, metals and articles of value. At the end of the entered apprentice degree, when some longtime brothers have dozed off and the candidate thinks his head will explode if the lecture goes on much longer, there is a short final section of material that seems unconnected to the rest of the degree. Somewhere i was heard that around the time when freemasonrys first grand lodge was formed, the second degree the highest degree at that time was split and separated into two degrees what we now know as the fellow craft and the master mason degrees. His left breast, right arm, and left knee is made bare. Apr 26, 2017 the entered apprentices handbook by jsm ward audio book support us on patreon. Third section of the lectures of the first degree of masonry. As the brother is conducted around the lodge room, he is reminded of what happened to him and the reasons are then explained. The masonic journey from darkness toward light has its beginning in the giant stride of the entered apprentice degree. Candidates for freemasonry are progressively initiated into freemasonry, first in the degree of entered apprentice. 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.
Preface chapter 1 chapter 2 chapter 3 chapter 4 chapter 5 chapter 6 chapter 7 chapter 8 appendix. 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. The local blue lodge is the place where you and your freemason neighbors begin your masonic careers. The entered apprentices handbook by jsm ward audio book support us on patreon.
It is appropriate that in the lecture of the material degree of freemasonry the most material. Entered apprentice degree third lecture dedication. Wilmshurst, in his book meaning of masonry, writes. As a mason, you can earn degrees, join esoteric and social organizations, and become privy to the language and abbreviations specific to freemasonry. How many master mason members of a lodge must be present to open a lodge of entered apprentices. 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. Mark twain once said, when some men discharge an obligation, you can hear the report for miles around. The first section of the entered apprentices lecture principally consists of a recapitulation of the ceremonies of initiation. In the brief span of this first degree, the foundations are laid. Oct 07, 2008 the third section of the first degree treats of a lodge, its form, supports, covering, furniture, ornaments, lights and jewels.
It is intended that through the study of freemasonry the entered apprentice will come to. Entered apprentice lecture while teaching the entered apprentice lecture there are several items which bear. Entered apprentice analysed secret societies exposed. Many plans have been devised by masonic leaders to stimulate interest and increase attendance, but few such efforts are more than temporarily effective. 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. 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. Much like all masonic activities the ritual is supposed to remain secret to the public. My brother, as you are now introduced to the first principles of freemasonry, i congratulate you on being accepted into this ancient and honorable fraternity. 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. They are the grips, penal signs, passwords and ritual work. Pondering the three elements in the ea degree scottish. An esoteric interpretation of the symbols of the 1st degree a deeper look at the hidden meanings in the symbols of the entered apprentice degree. The entered apprentice ritual is the first step in becoming a freemason.
Masonic monitor of the degrees of entered apprentice, fellow craft and master. Learning masonic ritual the simple, systematic and successful way to master the work. My thoughts on the entered apprentice degree programlecture. Nor are you in much better state after the degree has ended. But, on this account, a knowledge of it is highly necessary to every mason, that he may be the better enabled to assist. 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. Manual of the lodgesystem of monitorial instruction. Learn vocabulary, terms, and more with flashcards, games, and other study tools.
Manual of the lodgesystem of monitorial instructionentered. Masonic first degree entered apprentice ritual freemason. 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 entered apprentice degree page 7 duties and rights of entered apprentices and fellow crafts page 14. Freemasonry is the subjugation of the human that is in man, by the divine. M district of columbia 1994 wikileaks masonic cipher book grand lodge f. A basic masonic education course for entered apprentices with questions prepared by. Masonic rituals for entered apprentice, fellowcraft and.
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