Masonic Social Groups

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• Shriners international:The Shrine has often been called the playground of Freemasonry. Shriners wear red fezzes, ride little cars in parades, sponsor circuses, and do other wacky things to raise money for their 23 childrens hospitals in North America. 
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• The Mystic Order of the Veiled Prophets of the Enchanted Realm(simply and affectionately known as the Grotto): Over the years, the Grotto has unfairly earned the unflattering nickname the poor mans Shrine, and built on the premise that men would be better Masons if the solemn teachings from the lodge could be interspersed with a little socializing and fun. 
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• The Ancient Egyptian Order of SCIOTS:Its motto is Boost One Another.Theyre dedicated to social activities and helping each other in their personal and business lives. 
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• The Tall Cedars of Lebanon:Founded as a fraternal organization to promote fun, frolic, and friendship, and to standardize its ritual. You can joinadditionalMasonic organizationswhich confer many other degrees, but noneare considered to beof higher rank or privilege than the 3Master Mason.
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J. R. Cleland, M.A., D.D., P.P.A.G. LODGE OF ENTERED APPRENTICES, FELLOW CRAFTS, OR MASTER MASONS. (Candidate takes Step and gives Sign of First Degree, cuts Sign, takes another Step and gives Sign of Second Degree and cuts it). . Third stop. Is the Lodge tylered. W.M. ","noIndex":0,"noFollow":0},"content":"Freemasons are part of an ancient tradition with rituals and symbols all their own. WM: Attend to that duty and inform the Tyler that I am. WM (to JW): Bro. - Good evening Brethren. Yes, it is the headquarters of the Supreme Council of the Scottish Rite Southern Jurisdiction in Washington D.C. How to Open a Lodge Flashcards | Quizlet (All the Brethren are standing) W.M. the Worshipful Master is about to open a Lodge. The " 3 Lesser Lights" represent the Sun, Moon and the Worshipful Master. JW: To see that the Lodge is properly tyled. 1. Home. According to the . It is an organization of women limited to the wives and widows of Knights Templar. Perform that duty; inform the Tyler that I am about to open a Lodge of Master Masons (or w/e degree), and direct him to tyle accordingly. The agreement between Masonic Grand Lodges that each others rules and customs conform to a certain accepted standard. by WBro. Its members hold office and conduct the ritual and business of the chapter, teachingboysleadership skills, financial responsibility, civic awareness, and public speaking. Blindfold worn by candidates during portions of degree ceremonies. The degrees making up the York Rite are consideredconcordantto the first three Masonic degrees, meaning they confer additional Masonic degrees that enlarge and expand on the first three lodge degrees. In the First Degree, the candidate is moved by the sense of novelty . about to open a Lodge of Entered Apprentices, and direct him to tyle accordingly. The York Rite:York Rite isactually adescriptive term used for three cooperative groups (the Royal Arch, the Cryptic Council, and theKnights Templar) that confer a total of ten degrees in the United States. Not too long after the founding of the Grand Lodge of England, three Degrees emerged. Duncan's Masonic Ritual and Monitor: Master Mason, or Third Degree Today, membership is open to boys between the ages of 12 and 21. 
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• Jobs Daughters(for girls): The purpose of the order is to band together young girls for character building through moral and spiritual development, teaching a greater reverence for God and the Bible, patriotism, and respect for parents. 
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• The International Order of the Rainbow(for girls): Although its teachings are based on Christian writings used to show basic values integral to many religions., the order is open to girls of all religions.
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Freemasonry is full of ritual, and for rituals you need people to be responsible for the various roles associated with the ceremonies and for the lodge in general. A Description of the Ceremonies used in opening a Lodge of Entered Apprentice Masons; which is the same in all upper degrees, with the exception of the difference in the signs, due-guards, grips, pass-grips, words and their several names; all of which will be given and explained in their proper places as the work progresses. Response: So mote it be. This book contains the complete edition of the Universal Ritual of Craft Freemasonry, including the full text for opening and closing of the lodge in all three degrees, calling on and calling off, and the universal ceremonies of the Entered Apprentice (Initiation), Fellow Craft (Passing), Master Mason (Raising) and the installation ceremony. A. is a lodge of Freemasons that confers the first threeceremonialdegrees: some of these groups developed to confer more involved Masonic-style degrees. WM: Brother Junior Warden, what is the first we of every Master Mason? The degree is purely for fun.