The following exposures of masonic ritual are provided in a. You are now an entered apprentice freemason the first step in your journey through what is known as the craft degrees. 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. Rare entered apprentice degree masonic symbolic plate art chart trestle tracing board print. The complete ceremony of the entered apprentice degree, the official emulation lectures explaining the symbolism of the first degree some sections of which are as old as the ritual itself. Worshipful master, our new made brother affirms that he was deprived of everything valuable previously to entering the lodge or he would give freely cuts sign. 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. Entered apprentice, or first degree chapter 1 gnostic. The fellowcraft tracing board is recognisably different from the entered apprentice board, we see that the board is not a collection of symbols, but representative of a place. Blue is the only color other than white which should be. These tools require more advance knowledge of geometry to properly use. Learn entered apprentice with free interactive flashcards.
All that the entered apprentice degree can do is to point the way, and give you the sustenance by which you may travel. Worshipful master gavels once, repeated by senior warden and junior warden wm. Pondering the three elements in the ea degree scottish rite. The lodge should be opened on the third degree and remain open until the service has been completed and the brethren have returned to the lodge room. Duncans masonic ritual and monitor kindle edition by malcolm c. An apprentice freemason is one who has begun the study of freemason ry. Entered apprentice how is entered apprentice abbreviated. 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. The first section of the entered apprentices lecture principally consists of a recapitulation of the ceremonies of initiation.
Junior deacon turns right and faces worshipful master, step and entered apprentice sign. Its easy, but in case of problem, we can help with pleasure. Masons are sworn to maintain the secrecy of these masonic rituals or risk death. Could the ob in the second degree be given by a master mason. The aim of the lodge is to preserve masonic ritual as closely as is possible to that which was formally accepted by the newly formed united grand lodge of. The emulation ritual th edition pocket ebook contains the official th edition of the emulation ritual of the three degrees of craft freemasonry and the installation ceremony with notes and guidelines on ritual procedure and practice.
You can sit in an entered apprentice lodge to observe, to participate in, and to study its ceremonies. Called communication the communication of a lodge for funeral purposes should be recorded as called. The word apprentice means learner or beginner one who is taking his first steps in mastering a trade or profession. Freemasonry now exists in various forms all over the world, with a membership estimated at around six million, including approximately 150,000 under the jurisdictions of the grand lodge of scotland and grand lodge of ireland, over a quarter of a million under the jurisdiction of. He should fail not in the task nor question that it is worth while, for on what he does and on the way in which he does it depends in some measure the freemasonry of the future. The entered apprentice, then, should not be discouraged if the ritual comes hard. The emulation ritual adds the tools of the master, which are tools for writing, and drawing the plans on the trestle board and layout the control lines on the ground. What order did the worshipful master give the senior deacon. All white candidate entered apprentice apron with flap bib apron made on white vinyl simulated leather size 31 cm 12. With updated and improved rubric for improved clarity and precision contents include. The emulation ritual was only officially published in 1969, so by that time there had been quite a few ritual books privately printed, and these books differed slightly from the emulation working.
Lodge of master masons was then closed, and a lodge of entered apprentices opened in due form. The first section of the entered apprentice s lecture principally consists of a recapitulation of the ceremonies of initiation. Detailled instructions are provided with the ritual. Educating an entered apprentice my freemasonry freemason. The ritual that lake worth used for the exemplification wa s the ritual of the entered apprentice, fellow craft, and master mason degree for exclusive use of the scottish rite blue lodges f. Emulation ritual th edition pocket lewis masonic digital. And for those parts not in the ritual, he incorporated some parts of albert pikes versions of the degrees, found in the porch and. The official and authorised ebook version of the emulation ritual is now available in a totally secure downloadable ebook format epub for those wishing to read it on their desktop computer pc or mac, tablet e. Discussion in general freemasonry discussion started by kc9qqj, may 2, 20.
It is hoped that through the serious and systematic study of freemasonry. Former worship master of lodge explain the freemason burial ritual. As an entered apprentice mason you therefore are a learner, or beginner, in speculative masonry. Your possession of the degree is a lifelong possession which you can continue to enjoy and to enter into as long as you live. I recently was accepted as an entered apprentice in richmond lodge 196, and i was wondering if anyone could recommend a book that would assist me in working toward the fellow craft. Candidates for freemasonry are progressively initiated into freemasonry, first in the degree of entered apprentice. 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. Freemasons are part of an ancient tradition with rituals and symbols all their own.
Masonic lodge wikipedia, the free encyclopedia, a masonic lodge, often termed a private lodge or constituent lodge, is the basic organisational unit of freemasonry. The ritual file is protected by a password which is the word of the degree. Entered apprentice, the grand master when the lodge is open on the entered apprentice. Beautiful masonic reproduction prints dating back over one. It is modelled on the entrance to king solomons temple, otherwise known as the porch. Emulation rituals entered apprentice, fellow craft, and.
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. I now present to you the working tools of an entered apprentice freemason. Aug 18, 20 former worship master of lodge explain the freemason burial ritual. Grand lodge of england emulation ritual abbreviation cipher codes abbreviations.
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. Freemasonry uses extensively rituals, formalized texts, full of symbolism in order to give some acts more depth. George claret was the first to have an early ritual printed in the 1830s. The entered apprentice initiation is the first degree of freemasonry. They will be learned in the lodge in which you will be raised to the sublime degree of master mason. Pondering the three elements in the ea degree scottish. Ig goes to door in front of sd and opens it, closing and locking it again when candidate has gone out. As a mason, you can earn degrees, join esoteric and social organizations, and become privy to the language and abbreviations specific to freemasonry. Masonic education online masonic education course for the entered apprentice, fellow craft and master mason. Emulation rituals entered apprentice, fellow craft, and master mason rituals of the emulation rite entered apprentice, fellow craft, and master mason, including the ritual for the installation of a worshipful master emulation.
Its no secret that freemasons have to memorize large amounts of text for their meetings. Download it once and read it on your kindle device, pc, phones or tablets. Abbreviation codes, grand lodge of england emulation ritual. In order to keep unreveled the secrets of freemasonry, these rituals can only be read by the possessors of the degree. Contact freemason information freemason information. The official emulation lectures explaining the symbolism of the first degree some sections of which are as old as the ritual itself. Doubtless you found your initiation an experience you will never wish to forget. Salute the worshipful master as a fellow craft, first as an entered apprentice. But, on this account, a knowledge of it is highly necessary to every mason, that he may be the better enabled to assist in the correct performance of the ritual of the degree. We dont receive our monitor until we pass our mm proficiency exam. 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. Full text of the lectures of the three degrees in craft masonry. Emulation lodge of improvement launches a digital version. Sd takes candidate by right hand, makes an anticlockwise wheel and takes him to door.
Learn how to memorize long presentations quickly with these tips and tricks. The questions to the candidate before the second degree. Duncans masonic ritual and monitor kindle edition by. The complete ceremony of the entered apprentice degree initiation. By giving the entered apprentice knocks with longer intervals the tyler indicates that the candidate is ready. United grand lodge first degree or ceremony of initiation. This book contains the complete ceremony of the entered apprentice degree, the official emulation lectures explaining the symbolism of the first degree some sections of which are as old as the ritual itself. Worshipful master requests entered apprentices other than candidate to withdraw and. For the degrees of entered apprentice, fellow craft, and master mason, as authorized by the grand lodge of north carolina free and accepted masons. Instructions on performing masonic fire and the opening and closing odes. Many masonic libraries have copies of the emulation work. There are 3 main degrees of freemasonry, each with their own initiation ritual.
The ritual to be used in united grand lodge of england and in lodges under that constitution were. Emulation lodge of improvement launches a digital version of. General topics covered on freemason information include freemasonry, alchemy. A degree of masonry is not an isolated experience, but an everenduring privilege. The emulation rite is one of the most widely practiced ritual in england and perhaps, throughout the world. The emulation ritual was a result of the amalgamated practices between the antients and the moderns. The emulation ritual is one of the most widespread masonic ritual systems and comprises, in addition to the three craft degrees, the installation ceremony. This is the natural progression for the apprentice, he has already been. We encourage you to contact us with any correspondence or you might like to send us. Emulation lodge of improvement is a lodge of instruction which first met on 2 october 1823, and is held under the sanction of lodge of unions no.
Apr 19, 2015 digital edition of the emulation ritual. Quiz entered apprentice this entry was posted in education, entered apprentice. Learn vocabulary, terms, and more with flashcards, games, and other study tools. To learn more about the entered apprentice degree, read pikes apprentice degree, from morals and dogma, or the entered apprentice degree from duncans ritual and monitor. Entered apprentice degree and others for the master. No man may say when, where or how the symbol began. It has been the policy of the committee of the emulation lodge of improvement to preserve the ritual as nearly as possible in the form in which it was approved by grand lodge, allowing only those changes approved by grand lodge to become established practice. Given the vast and diverse interest levels in freemasonry, we are also interested in proposals, submissions, manuscripts for publications or press releases that pertain to the topics covered on this site. The degrees are 1st degree, or entered apprentice, 2nd degree, or fellow craft, and 3rd degree, or master mason. Do you have a paper, a presentation or a project you would like to publish on freemason information. It restricts admission to master masons in good standing.
This has formed the basis of emulation working since its inception in 1823. The virtual lodge of instruction is an interactive multimedia training tool designed to help english freemasons learn their ritual. The masters role is to direct the zealous efforts of the apprentice so that he does not go astray. It is practised above all in england, its country of origin, but also in many other, especially english speaking countries, and is therefore represented all over the world. Scottish rite craft degrees exemplified in lake worth. Jul 02, 2017 learn how to memorize long presentations quickly with these tips and tricks. Brother samuel brevoort, an entered apprentice, having applied for advancement, was duly elected to the second degree. 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 more expert workman. They are the grips, penal signs, passwords and ritual work. I have been told not to look for to much light until then as i will have enough to learn. 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. Contact us with in inquiry note to the email address below. Working tools of an entered apprentice emulation page.
The first step in your journey to the sublime degree of a master mason has been taken. Masonic rituals levels of initiation and other freemason. Brother senior deacon you will place the candidate in position before the alter to take the binding obligation of an ea mason, by causing him to kneel on his naked left knee, his right leg extended forming the angle of a square, his left hand supporting the holy bible, square, and compass, his right hand resting there on. Choose from 88 different sets of entered apprentice flashcards on quizlet. The perfect gift for the newly made mason, providing him with an authoritive grounding in masonic symbolism and practice and everything he needs for his next degree. Emulation first degree only ritual masonic collection.
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 virtual lodge of instruction virtualloi youtube. Interested in owning your own first degree modern masonic tracing board. Entered apprentice or fellow craft be admitted to the procession. Ebook emulation ritual as pdf download portable document. Freemasonry is a fraternal organisation that arose from obscure origins in the late 16th to early 17th century. Certain qualifications are neces sary for every apprentice. Entered apprentice mason learn about the first masonic. Masonic first degree entered apprentice ritual freemason. Use features like bookmarks, note taking and highlighting while reading duncans masonic ritual and monitor.