The masters role is to direct the zealous efforts of the apprentice so that he does not go astray. We dont receive our monitor until we pass our mm proficiency exam. Beginner guides the entered apprentice degree per book 1026 in stock. Ritual entered apprentice degree freemasonry masonic lodge. The master always leads off in giving the sign or signs. A basic masonic education course for entered apprentices with questions prepared by the committee on masonic education and information of the grand lodge of free and accepted masons of ohio 2008, grand lodge of ohio. It is intended that through the study of freemasonry the entered apprentice will come to. 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. Freemasonry is the subjugation of the human that is in man, by the divine. 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. Changes in the masonic ritual in virginia and in it i am going to discuss various changes that have occurred over the years concerning our ritual.
The contents of this manual therefore may be discussed with, and read by, any person interested in acquiring knowledge about freemasonry. Commercially printed exposures of masonic ritual are readily available. Certain qualifications are neces sary for every apprentice. 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. It is intended that through the intellectual study of freemasonry the entered apprentice will come to. Time between degrees should be used for intellectual study. I now present to you the working tools of an entered apprentice freemason. Mar 31, 2014 the masonic apron is first presented to the new entered apprentice following his obligation. On behalf of the entire lodge, id like to welcome you to this grand fraternity of ours.
The apprentice begins moving deeper into the knowledge of the 3. Wm stands they are the 24 inch gauge, the common gavel and the chisel. 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. Read online the apprentice pdf by tess gerritsen for free. I find the deletion of certain ritual phrases to be the most interesting aspect of the. My thoughts on the entered apprentice degree programlecture. The masonic rituals provided here are as practiced under the jurisdiction of the grand lodge of nevada, circa 1986. Monitors often contain selected portions of ritual, in addition to explanations of the meaning of the ritual. West end ritual of craft freemasonry entered apprentice. 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. Detailled instructions are provided with the ritual. The entered apprentice degree, below, is the induction ritual of the masons.
How well can you answer these entered apprentice lecture. Mar 03, 2007 the entered apprentice degree, below, is the induction ritual of the masons. 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. Introduction to freemasonry entered apprentice by carl h. Chapter v the entered apprentice degree introduc tion. The worshipful master sits on the east end of the room along with the chaplain and senior deacon. It is hoped that through the serious and systematic study of freemasonry. Modern freemasonry broadly consists of two main recognition groups. As a mason, he possesses certain important rights and privileges. Much like all masonic activities the ritual is supposed to remain secret to the public.
Entered apprentice, or first degree chapter 1 gnostic. 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. The masonic apron is first presented to the new entered apprentice following his obligation. The entered apprentice freemason congratulations upon your initiation into the 1st degree. May 02, 20 we dont receive our monitor until we pass our mm proficiency exam. The first section of the entered apprentice s lecture principally consists of a recapitulation of the ceremonies of initiation. You are now an entered apprentice freemason 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. I will discuss specific word changes, procedural changes, and words that have been omitted over the years. Duties and rights of entered apprentices and fellow crafts. Pdf files can be read on almost any modern computer and printed on any laser or ink.
A basic masonic education course for entered apprentices. 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 lodge is set up with 3 alters along the sides of the room and 1 in the middle. Entered apprentice how is entered apprentice abbreviated. Educating an entered apprentice my freemasonry freemason. 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 entered apprentice is the first level of masonry. 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 ancient and accepted scottish rite of freemasonry. Well, i didnt enjoy this one as much as the first but it was still a good read. For a per iod of seven years h e appr ent iced himsel f to a mast er mason, who taught him the rudiments of the trade. Masonic rituals for entered apprentice, fellowcraft and master. The deeper meaning of the entered apprentice degree an esoteric interpretation of the first degree w. 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.
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. In my own humble view it seemed important to submit this paper as increasingly the freemasonic organization comes under. First, let me preface my remarks by saying that these are strictly my opinions on this topicand you know what they say about opinions, theyre like an anus. The following exposures of masonic ritual are provided in a cooperative effort between exmasons for jesus and ephesians 5.
The obligation of an entered apprentice kilwinning lodge no. The entered apprentice is not entitled to organized masonic charity, but this does not bar him from receiving assistance from a mason, as an individual. Grand lodge of nevada entered apprentice ritual in pdf. Degrees of the ancient and accepted scottish rite while the degrees of the ancient and accepted scottish rite commence with the entered apprentice, fellowcraft or companion, and master mason, all authority over these degrees by the supreme councils is waived, and they are exclusively administered by the blue or symbolic. The entered apprentice is the property of the lodge. The entered apprentice degree foreword you, as an entered apprentice mason, are a newcomer in a strange land. They are in word format some are in pdf, therefore readable by any system. The first section of the entered apprentices lecture principally consists of a recapitulation of the ceremonies of initiation. The ritual file is protected by a password which is the word of the degree. This is done with preparation through training in the prima, secunda and tres. The first degree ceremony of initiation for the first degree is performed at the masonic lodge. The apron and the entered apprentice degree the laudable.
I have been told not to look for to much light until then as i will have enough to learn. Creating an atmosphere that may lead to a positive transformation of the individual is the goal of masonic ritual. 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. An apprentice freemason is one who has begun the study of freemason ry. I will now present to your notice the working tools of an entered apprentice freemason jd conducts candidate to front of wms pedestal. Chapter v the entered apprentice degree introduc tion in the days when masons were actual workers in stone, the entered apprentice was a young man who wa s just sta rting his caree r. Degree of freemasonry, he having been duly accepted. First, the entered apprentice degree, second, the fellow craft degree and finally, the master mason degree. Invocation of the bornless one enochian an enochian. It also accurately elucidates the mode of initiating a candidate. Finally, one of the most important features of the entered.
The entered apprentice is a mason only in the sense that he is a rough ashlar 1 in process of being made into a perfect ashlar. The first degree is made up of fourteen distinct acts. 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. Entered apprentice, or first degree seven freemasons, viz. You will be glad to know that right now the ritual adam nevill librarydoc90 pdf is available on our online library. This manual has been produced for the use in this online masonic education course. In order to keep unreveled the secrets of freemasonry, these rituals can only be read by the possessors of the degree. Popow foreword from time to time people need supplemental information that reminds or reinforces. Masonic ritual is intended to be performed in a solemn manner to provide the most meaningful experience possible for the candidates and the membership alike. 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. Ritual entered apprentice degree free download as pdf file. A lot of the information out there is for master masons who can understand it and it will just confuse me as an entered apprentice. The timing of this will be dependent upon your lodge programme. Masonic rituals for entered apprentice, fellowcraft and.
A basic masonic education course for entered apprentices with. The symbol of the apron is a powerful symbol that embodies the work that begins as an entered apprentice, and lasts until the apron is placed on each brothers mortal remains. The lecture is informal, and usually given with just an outline of what needs to be covered. This manual does not disclose any of the esoteric portions of the ritual. Beginner guides the entered apprentice degree the grand. Beginner guides the entered apprentice degree quantity. Obligation itself, and its meaning in light of the aforementioned. Pondering the three elements in the ea degree scottish rite. The rights of an entered apprentice mason these are very limited, since he cannot vote or hold office. Words spoken are in italics with enochian in bold italics.
The striking similarity of the rituals of various states can be demonstrated by examining masonic monitors. 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 key to this passage of ritual is to be found, however, in a return to the first of the three elements, said to teach that the ancient apprentice served his master with freedom. These masonic rituals are provided in the portable document format pdf.
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