Entered apprentice, or first degree chapter 1 gnostic warrior. 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. He is a mason to the extent that he is called brother and has certain rights. Esoteric handbook for the entered apprentice mason kindle. Today you are an entered apprentice, in a short while you will become a fellowcraft and, in due time a master mason and the day will come when into your hands will be placed the responsibility of your lodge as master. 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. That agreeable to an ancient masonic custom in all regular and well governed lodges,it was then neccessary that i should be reminded to deposit something of a metalic kind, not for its intrisic worth or value, but that it might be laid upon among the relics in the archives of the lodge, as a memorial that i was therein made a mason. Richard carlile manual of freemasonry here is light. The entered apprentice knows but little more of masonry than the use of signs and tokens, and certain steps and words by which masons can recognize each other without being discovered by a person who is not a mason. It is intended that through the intellectual study of freemasonry the entered apprentice will come to understand that the application of masonic teachings in daily life is the most rewarding aspect of his new journey. Claudy foreword freemasonry s greatest problems are lack of interest in its teachings and attendance at communications.
The first section of the entered apprentice s lecture principally consists of a recapitulation of the ceremonies of initiation. Learn how to memorize long presentations quickly with these tips and tricks. Officers, take your respective stations and places. Sword pointing to a naked heart one of the symbols in the master mason degree lectures is the sword pointing to a naked heart. Top sites entered apprentice study book 2019 latest. The entered apprentice s handbook by jsm ward audio book support us on patreon. Most of the ideas are original but some were willingly contributed by others. Loads of books and information about freemasonry in one huge package. This work explores the symbolism of that ritual journey from the perspective of what it means to be initiated. The lecture of this degree is divided into seven sections, and throughout the whole. Freemason books masonic books to read online, download.
The following exposures of masonic ritual are provided in a cooperative effort between exmasons for jesus and ephesians 5. Mar 03, 2007 the entered apprentice degree, below, is the induction ritual of the masons. The contents of this manual therefore may be discussed with, and read by, any person interested in. No man may say when, where or how the symbol began. 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. The entered apprentices handbook by jsm ward audio book. A careful study of this book will implement the student with proper and plausible explanations of.
The fellow craft is not much better instructed in masonry, than the entered apprentice. Ex masons 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. The entered apprentice freemason freemasonry matters. Your entered apprentice degree, as well as your fellowcraft degree and your master mason degree will be performed within your lodge. Introduction to freemasonry i entered apprentice 1950. The apprentice, the world and the universe as one a treatise on the first degree of freemasonry by gregory b. Symbolism the symbolism of the entered apprentice degree emphasizes beginnings, spiritual birth. Oath i, name, of my own free will and accord, in the presence of almighty god and this worshipful lodge, erected to him and. The future of freemasonry will depend entirely upon your happiness, satisfaction and dedication to the principles and practices of freemasonry in general, and your devotion to your own lodge in particular.
Acrobat reader is a free product that can be downloaded by clicking the banner below. If you wish to download the files for offline reading click the diskette icon on left of the top bar of the open pdf. We need to focus on what words are being used to convey the meaning to ensure that we are walking away with the most indepth understanding we can. Non masonic books located at this site although it can be utilized as reference as it has to do informally with masonry. Lodge powerpoint presentations masons of minnesota. Click download or read online button to get emulation ritual book now. The entered apprentice degree qualifications of a petitioner. My thoughts on the entered apprentice degree programlecture. The lectures given to the candidate by the worshipful master or by some appointed brother. If you dont have powerpoint, a free viewer is available for download here.
In its ritualism and monitorial lessons masonry teaches nothing in morals, in science, in religion, or in any other department of human knowledge or human interest. Certain qualifications are neces sary for every apprentice. 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. The masonic rituals provided here are as practiced under the jurisdiction of the grand lodge of nevada, circa 1986. Masonic past master jewel represented a person knows freemasonry s secret when talking about the masonic past master jewel, it is presented to the immediate past master of the lodge. This book contains the complete ceremony of the entered apprentice degree, the official emulation lectures explaining the symbolism of the first degree some. Claudy generation, kept alive the traditions and secrets of their art until such time as the world was again ready for the master builders. Entered apprentice, or first degree duncans masonic ritual. Download it once and read it on your kindle device, pc, phones or tablets.
Order of mark master masons ritual for mark master 1992 preface. Candidates for freemasonry are progressively initiated into freemasonry, first in the degree of entered apprentice. Over the course of successive publications, carliles com. All this is most interestingly set forth in several books, best known of which is leader scotts cathedral builders. Manual of the lodgesystem of monitorial instruction. Much like all masonic activities the ritual is supposed to remain secret to the public. How well can you answer these entered apprentice lecture. The timing of this will be dependent upon your lodge programme. Included in this section are 16 masonic powerpoint presentations with attached speakers notes. Its no secret that freemasons have to memorize large amounts of text for their meetings. Full text of 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.
God bless freemasonry my entered apprentice essay youtube. Nor are you in much better state after the degree has ended. Today, modern freemasons have retained much of these degree ceremonies. It also accurately elucidates the mode of initiating a candidate into our ancient order. This book is the classic exposition of english freemasonry. Freemasonry is the subjugation of the human that is in man, by the divine. Degree as the 3rd psalm is of the entered apprentice s degree, and has the same intimate connection with the teachings of this ceremony. What freemasonry is to be in the future depends upon what you are now, as an entered apprentice. The apprentice degree of freemasonry freemason information. Entered apprentice degree of freemasonry as practiced in the state of nevada circa 1986. Many plans have been devised by masonic leaders to stimulate interest and increase attendance, but few such efforts are more than temporarily effective.
Introduction to freemasonry i entered apprentice 1950 on. The master then draws his right hand across his throat, the hand open, with the thumb next to the throat, and drops it down by his side. More an explainer of the secrets, symbols, and mythology of freemasonry, the apprentice a treatise on the first degree of freemasonry, is an introduction into the ideas at work in the rituals of becoming a 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 common gavel is an instrument made use of by operative masons to break off the corners of rough stone, the better to fit them for the builders use. This electronic edition of carliles manual of freemasonry is based on a facsimile of an unspecified printing, issued by kessinger publishing in kila, montana. Full text of masonic monitor of the degrees of entered. The biblical passages regarding the temple can be found in the first book of kings. Entered apprentice candidate guide masons of california. A basic masonic education course entered apprentice handbook masonic education course famous masons the craft the plumb line the symbolic teachings of the three degrees masonry in the great light the black cube three pillars of freemasonry the badge of a mason the story behind the forget me not acacia in freemasonry the unspeakable masonic word. The ceremonies are based upon rituals that are centuries old rituals that were used by those guilds. It is hoped that through the serious and systematic study of freemasonry.
The lectures of the three degrees in craft masonry. This electronic edition of carliles manual of freemasonry is based on a facsimile of an unspecified printing, issued by kessinger publishing in kila. As a mason, you can earn degrees, join esoteric and social organizations, and become privy to the language and abbreviations specific to freemasonry. Introduction to freemasonry the fellowcraft degree pdf. Masonic ritual from having read their descriptions in books and on the internet. Freemasonry and ritual work download ebook pdf, epub.
Containing instructions in all the degrees, from the third to the thirtythird, and last degree of the rite by charles t. Order of mark master masons ritual for mark master mason. Mark twain once said, when some men discharge an obligation, you can hear the report for miles around. This is one of the very best books i ever read on the entered apprentice degree. Read online introduction to freemasonry the fellowcraft degree book pdf free download link book now. Claudy introduction to freemasonry entered apprentice by carl h. The publishers introduction from that edition is omitted for reasons. It is intended that through the study of freemasonry the entered apprentice will come to.
The perfect gift for the newly made mason, providing him with an authoritive grounding in masonic. A fellowcraft mason is urged to advance his education in these fields during the ritual of this degree. Masonic rituals for entered apprentice, fellowcraft and. These masonic rituals are provided in the portable document format pdf. Words, and signs of blue lodge masonry pictou masons. An apprentice freemason is one who has begun the study of freemason ry. The lecture of the first degree of freemasonry university of bradford. The great masonic library is a collection of 314 outofprint masonic books from some of the most respected authors of the 18th and 19th centuries.
My thoughts on the entered apprentice degree programlecture by brother troy kelley my brothers, good evening, for the benefit of our two newest brothers. Nonmasonic books located at this site although it can be utilized as reference as it has to do informally with masonry. The third section of the first degree treats of a lodge, its form, supports, covering, furniture, ornaments, lights and jewels. Claudy page 4 of 8 entered apprentice he then becomes an entered apprentice mason.
Mcclenachan, 33 revised and enlarged edition, macoy publishing and masonic. Study 54 first degree catechism flashcards from craig m. First in the series of the symbolic lodge of freemasonry. This is called the dueguard of an entered apprentice mason many. Freemason initiation entered apprentice degree youtube. Entered apprentice, or first degree seven freemasons, viz. I, name, of my own free will and accord, in the presence of almighty god and this right worshipful lodge of ancient free and accepted masons on the first degree of masonry, erected to him and dedicated to the holy saints john, do hereby and hereon 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. This is the book of constitutions, and these are our byelaws, both of which i. There is a lot to learn in the second section lecture of the fellow craft degree, if we just take the time to contemplate on it. 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. Originally published in 1825, just twelve years after the organization of the united grand lodge of england, this works boasts the most complete collection of early versions of the english masonic rituals available under a single cover. 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. Fellow craft degree staircase lecture operative and.
Aug 29, 2014 freemasonry 4 the entered apprentice handbook 1. Secret masonic handshakes words, and signs of blue lodge masonry entered apprentice degree first degree in the blue lodge sign of an entered apprentice. Introduction to freemasonry entered apprentice by carl h. As an entered apprentice freemason ea the brother on the very first step of the ladder is the most valuable asset the fraternity possesses. The following exposures of masonic ritual are provided in a cooperative effort between ex masons for jesus and ephesians 5. 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. 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.
Lost in the mists of time, with expired s and a dwindling interest in freemasonry over the centuries. If you are looking for a gift for the freemason in your life, especially before their entered apprentice degree, this book will help the new freemason to. Q as free and accepted masons, how did you and i first meet. 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. Dec 03, 20 according to the statistics, people want to know about initiation into freemasonry and the entered apprentice degree. A basic masonic education course for entered apprentices with questions prepared by. As a newly entered apprentice, if you only buy one of the many freemason. If the newly initiated freemason is to become worthy of the title, he.
The deeper meaning of the entered apprentice degree an esoteric interpretation of the first degree w. More an explainer of the secrets, symbols and mythology of freemasonry, the apprentice a treatise on the first degree of freemasonry, is an introduction into the forgotten ideas behind the making of a mason. Official cipher 2010draft 8 masonic grand lodge of maine. This book could be a very worthwhile tool to future officers. Masonic books that are located in someone elses website.
A few manifest typographical errors have been corrected. Entered apprentice where did the term entered apprentice originate. May 24, 2017 in this episode i share what i had wrote as my entered apprentice essay. Download introduction to freemasonry the fellowcraft degree book pdf free download link or read online here in pdf. In the interim, here and on the following pages are some items of information you may find useful the working tools of an entered. I am an entered apprentice, so taken and accepted among brothers and fellows.
Most of these books have longbeen forgotten by generation after generation of. Study 57 first degree catechism flashcards from mitur bin i. They are offered here free, as a tool to masonic presenters. Freemasons are part of an ancient tradition with rituals and symbols all their own. Freemasonry and social england in the eighteenth century 97. The book of the words by albert pike pdf 6110 history of freemasonry by albert mackey part 1 zipped txt 359 kb the builders a story and study of masonry by joseph newton pdf 472 kb opinions on speculative masonry by odiorne pdf 49695 kb the apocalypse of freemasonry by castells pdf 378 kb the hidden life in freemasonry by. 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. 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. According to the book of the constitution, this jewel is defined as 47th proposition of the 1st book of euclids square and the diagram carved on a silver plate and contains a pendant and also. Click download or read online button to get freemasonry and ritual work book now. 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.
Here you will find books that are part of this website. Emulation ritual download ebook pdf, epub, tuebl, mobi. A basic masonic education course for entered apprentices. The lecture on the mark master mason s degree and the lecture on the tracing board should be given in full as often as practicable. Print multiple copies of both the questions and the answers, below, to easily and quickly perform your duties to provide masonic education to the new. This site is like a library, use search box in the widget to get ebook that you want. 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. Reports other than those given for a candidate are dealt with as follows. Loads of books and information about freemasonry 1 of 2. He did not propose to judge them by a plumb line afar off in another land, in high. 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. First, the entered apprentice degree, second, the fellow craft degree and finally, the master mason degree. 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 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 basic masonic education course for entered apprentices with. The master always leads off in giving the sign or signs. 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.
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