Masonic ritual and monitor for ios free download and. Pondering the three elements in the ea degree scottish rite. Entered apprentice education masonic education for the mw. While many different versions of these rituals exist, with various lodge layouts and versions of the hiramic legend, each version is recognisable to any freemason from any jurisdiction.
Check out masonic ritual music in entered apprentice degree english version by ricky bolognesi on amazon music. First degree catechism self study 40 with none at northern. The entered apprentice s song dates back at least to its publishing in andersons constitutions, and is sung in masonic lodges all round the world. 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 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. Illuminati official website with information on our members, symbols, photos, videos, and.
Regular freemasonry insists that a volume of scripture be open. No man may say when, where or how the symbol began. Certain qualifications are neces sary for every apprentice. 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 entered apprentices song dates back at least to its publishing in andersons constitutions, and is sung in masonic lodges all round the world. Pondering the three elements in the ea degree scottish.
Words, and signs of blue lodge masonry pictou masons. Entered apprentice, or first degree duncans masonic. The entered apprentice degree nothing lighthearted in freemasonry essence of freemasonry fatherhood of god and brotherhood of man man seeks masonry, not masonry the. The deeper meaning of the entered apprentice degree an esoteric interpretation of the first degree w. 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. The following exposures of masonic ritual are provided in a cooperative effort between exmasons for jesus and ephesians 5. Kneeling on my naked left knee, my right forming a square, my left hand supporting the holy bible, square, and compasses, my right resting thereon, in which due form i took upon myself the solemn oath or obligation of an entered apprentice mason, which is as follows. A free powerpoint ppt presentation displayed as a flash slide show on id. Freemasonry uses extensively rituals, formalized texts, full of symbolism in order to give some acts more depth. Entered apprentice, or first degree chapter 1 gnostic warrior. Masonic ritual is the scripted words and actions that are spoken or performed during the degree work in a masonic lodge.
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. The contents of this manual therefore may be discussed with, and read by, any person interested in acquiring knowledge about freemasonry. The striking similarity of the rituals of various states can be demonstrated by examining masonic monitors. Imagine an entered apprentice gaining admittance to the lodge for. It also accurately elucidates the mode of initiating a candidate. M district of columbia 1994 mirror site illustrations of masonry, by capt. The master always leads off in giving the sign or signs. 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. Beginner guides the entered apprentice degree the grand. In a just and legally constituted lodge on the first degree of masonry. Masonic rituals for the entered apprentice, fellowcraft and master masons.
The contents of this manual therefore may be discussed with, and read by, any person interested. In our ritual we suggest that initiation takes place with the first degree when the senior deacon later says that the brother has been initiated an entered apprentice mason. He stands before the worshipful master who has the point of a sword at his bare left breast. The entered apprentices song dates back at least to its publishing in andersons constitutions, and is sung in masonic lodges all round the. This manual does not disclose any of the esoteric portions of the ritual. Jun 16, 2014 the entered apprentice s song dates back at least to its publishing in andersons constitutions, and is sung in masonic lodges all round the world. 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. 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 candidate is blindfolded to represent that he is living in darkness and wears a loosely tied noose around his neck. 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.
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. Mar 31, 2010 check out masonic ritual music in entered apprentice degree english version by ricky bolognesi on amazon music. I remember that when i had just been initiated my state of mind could only be described as chaotic. Masonic rituals for entered apprentice, fellowcraft and. Masonic rituals for entered apprentice, fellowcraft and master. In the middle ages, it was customary for master workmen to train young apprentices, so that skilled workers would continue to be available as the work progressed. 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. The masters role is to direct the zealous efforts of the apprentice so that he does not go astray. Although three are all that is required by masonic law to open a third degree. Apr 03, 2009 initiation ceremony entered apprentice w. Commercially printed exposures of masonic ritual are readily available. The ancient and accepted scottish rite of freemasonry. Masonic first degree entered apprentice ritual freemason. This book contains the complete edition of the universal ritual of craft.
The largest dutch order, the grootoosten grand orient threatened with legal procedures in order to try to have ritual texts removed from an internet site. A basic masonic education course for entered apprentices with. Your browser does not currently recognize any of the video formats. In other than the words of the ritual a masonic lodge is a. Preface chapter 1 chapter 2 chapter 3 chapter 4 chapter 5 chapter 6 chapter 7 chapter 8 appendix. Ppt the entered apprentice degree powerpoint presentation. Much like all masonic activities the ritual is supposed to remain secret to the public. United grand lodge first degree or ceremony of initiation. Brother mackey, however, points out that while initiation. Finally, one of the most important features of the entered. 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. 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. 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. Once the worshipful master wm grants permission to bring the candidate in, the inner guard ig greets the candidate at the door.
M district of columbia 1994 wikileaks masonic cipher book grand lodge f. He stands before the worshipful master who has the point of a. Beginner guides the entered apprentice degree quantity. Officers, take your respective stations and places. 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.
It is hoped that through the serious and systematic study of freemasonry. Masonic monitor of the degrees of entered apprentice, fellow craft and master mason together with the ceremony of installation, laying corner stones, dedications, masonic burial, etc. The degrees are those of entered apprentice, fellowcraft and master mason. Earn crypto currency for using the brave browser free download link. Top sites entered apprentice study book 2019 latest. Masonic ritual music can elevate a candidates experience to a. Beginner guides the entered apprentice degree per book additional information. Short presentation by nate kap, on the breakdown and understanding of the basic allegories within this artistic piece of sacred science called the entered apprentice of the temple of.
Entered apprentice, or first degree chapter 1 gnostic. The entered apprentice ritual is the first step in becoming a freemason. During the ceremonies of initiation the entered apprentice is informed what a lodge is. Since the beginning of freemasonry there have been publications with parts of the used rituals. An apprentice freemason is one who has begun the study of freemason ry. 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. Dec 09, 2017 the ritual containing the work, lectures and monitorial of the e. 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. Help faq about ebooks help videos request a catalogue newsletter. An entered apprentice may visit or sit in a lodge only if it is open on the first degree and then only when accompanied by a brother master mason who can attest to the fact that he is an entered apprentice, since he does not carry a dues card. The entered apprentice this manual does not disclose any of the esoteric portions of the ritual of the grand lodge of ohio. 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. 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.
It is with great pleasure that i have accepted major sandersons invitation to write an introduction to his book, for i consider it one of the most valuable contributions of recent times from the standpoint of the anthropological school of masonic research. Masonic monitor of the degrees of entered apprentice, fellow craft. The entered apprentice handbook paperback october 28, 2016 by j. How well can you answer these entered apprentice lecture.
Download it once and read it on your kindle device, pc, phones or tablets. By giving the entered apprentice knocks with longer intervals the tyler indicates that the candidate is ready. The entered apprentice sign is used throughout the ritual. The universal book of craft freemasonry lewis masonic digital. Beginner guides the entered apprentice degree per book 1026 in stock. Free tracts video tapes masonic documents downloadable printable copies of our. Masonic ritual music in entered apprentice degree english. Dec 29, 2017 short presentation by nate kap, on the breakdown and understanding of the basic allegories within this artistic piece of sacred science called the entered apprentice of the temple of. 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.
Rights management we recommend downloading adobe digital editions. A basic masonic education course for entered apprentices. These operative apprentices as they were known were usually ten to fifteen years of age. I now present to you the working tools of an entered apprentice freemason. 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.
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