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. Freemasonry and social england in the eighteenth century 97. The following exposures of masonic ritual are provided in a cooperative effort between exmasons for jesus and ephesians 5. The degree of the apprentice is, in short, one of probation and preparation for a more advanced position, and more exalted privileges and duties. If a candidate is to be initiated, the lodge is opened in the third degree.
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. Candidates for freemasonry are progressively initiated into freemasonry, first in the degree of entered apprentice. As one who works with entered apprentice masons on. While the forms and delivery are what make this ritual unique this text does offer some idea of what it entails. How well can you answer these entered apprentice lecture.
This video begins the third section of the entered apprentice degree. The entered apprentice is the first level of masonry. Mother earth alone of all the elements having never proved unfriendly to man, deals with the material man and material conditions. Brother tyler, i am directed to inform you that the. Discussion in general freemasonry discussion started by jeff simpkins, apr 8, 2018.
The worshipful master sits on the east end of the room along with the chaplain and senior deacon. In other than the words of the ritual a masonic lodge is a body of masons warranted or. The first degree ceremony of initiation for the first degree is performed at the masonic lodge. 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 deeper meaning of the entered apprentice degree an esoteric interpretation of the first degree w. The mississippi lodge of research dcxl nor the grand lodge of mississippi, f. This video continues the third section of the entered apprentice degree lecture. First, the entered apprentice degree, second, the fellow craft degree and finally, the master mason degree. This book contains the complete ceremony of the entered apprentice degree, the official emulation lectures explaining the symbolism of the. It is intended that through the study of freemasonry the entered apprentice will come to. It is hoped that through the serious and systematic study of freemasonry.
First section of the lecture on the first degree chapter. Esoteric handbook for the entered apprentice mason volume 1. A few manifest typographical errors have been corrected. It is appropriate that in the lecture of the material degree of freemasonry the most. The masonic journey from darkness toward light has its beginning in the giant stride of the entered apprentice degree. Masonic ritual from having read their descriptions in books and on the internet. The masonic rituals provided here are as practiced under the jurisdiction of the grand lodge of nevada, circa 1986. The apprentice a treatise on the first degree of freemasonry. The first lecture of freemasonry, or that appropriated to the degree of an entered apprentice, is divided into three sections.
Esoteric handbook for the entered apprentice mason kindle. From whence come you as an entered apprentice mason. 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. The candidate in a state of darkness is brought into the lodge not knowing what will follow but trusting in his guide to lead him along the way in his quest for light knowledge. Entered apprentice mason learn about the first masonic. Chapter 7 entered apprentice lecture the masonic trowel. 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. That degree, as will be shown later, is not to be taken as a mere bridge to be crossed and then forgotten. Entered apprentice, or first degree duncans masonic.
An apprentice freemason is one who has begun the study of freemason ry. All this is most interestingly set forth in several books, best known of which is leader scotts cathedral builders. Freemasonry is not only for the lodge room but as a primer a book of basic rules as to how best to live. 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. Since an apprentice is beginning a new life rather than a formality, it follows that if he is sincere in his undertaking he will make an earnest effort to understand the entered apprentice degree. Recommendations from the worshipful master, wardens and brethren of that right worshipful lodge, whom greet you. The lecture of the first degree of freemasonry introductory address brethren, masonry. A historical sketch of the institution and a critical analysis of the character of each degree, by president j. The basic set of slides relating to the entered apprentice degree of masonry contains a mere 14 slides. Grand lodges do publish small books which are given to men who are raised to master mason. How is a lodge formed and how can we apply the lecture to our daily lives. Study 76 terms entered apprentice flashcards quizlet. A full list of the masonic elements which are presented in this degree, either directly or by implication, is astonishing.
The entered apprentice ritual is the first step in becoming a freemason. The apron and the entered apprentice degree the laudable. First section of the lecture on the first degree of masonry. Entered apprentice degree of freemasonry as practiced in the state of nevada. 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 entered apprentice is not entitled to organized masonic charity, but this does not bar him from receiving assistance from a mason, as an individual. As the brother is conducted around the lodge room, he is reminded of what happened to him and the reasons are then explained. Freemasonry is the subjugation of the human that is in man, by the divine. Wilmshurst, in his book meaning of masonry, writes, the very essence of the masonic doctrine is that all.
This book is aimed, primarily, at the newly initiated mason, but it is also for those. In conclusion, the entered apprentice degree should be taken seriously, and not looked at merely as a steppingstone to higher degrees and masonic honors. A basic masonic education course for entered apprentices with questions. Because operative masons always lay the first stone of the building they are about to erect in the north east corner, i therefore as the youngest entered apprentice was placed in the north east corner of the lodge, there to receive these first instructions where to erect my future moral masonic edifices. First in the series of the symbolic lodge of freemasonry 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. Page 2 of 2 degrees entered apprentice the entered apprentice lectures. Entered apprentice questions for the entered apprentice answers to questions.
Loads of books and information about freemasonry 1 of 2. 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. The entered apprentice degree qualifications of a petitioner. Introduction to freemasonry entered apprentice by carl h. Masonic rituals for entered apprentice, fellowcraft and. The entered apprentice freemason freemasonry matters. 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. 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. The lodge is set up with 3 alters along the sides of the room and 1 in the middle. Much like all masonic activities the ritual is supposed to remain secret to the public. Entered apprentice degree third lecture a lodge youtube. The complete ritual of the first seven masonic degrees, by jacob o.
In the brief span of this first degree, the foundations are laid. The entered apprentice is the foundation of the masonic system, and sets the stage for future masonic work. 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. Masonic first degree entered apprentice ritual freemason.
He has a right to be instructed in his work and in matters pertaining to his degree. All matters of business in a lodge are transacted in the third degree. Full text of masonic monitor of the degrees of entered apprentice, fellow craft and master mason together with the ceremony of installation, laying corner. The grand lodge of free and accepted masons of ohio 2008, grand lodge of ohio. Slides for the second degree, the fellow craft lodge, are numbered 15 through 21. Freemasonry is found throughout the world, and men of all religions are freemasons. Loads of books and information about freemasonry in one huge package. He can attend a lodge while an entered apprentice degree is being presented. The apprentice degree of freemasonry freemason information.
Introduction to freemasonry i entered apprentice 1950. The slides relevant to the third degree, the master mason lodge, usually started. Entered apprentice, or first degree chapter 1 gnostic. Claudy generation, kept alive the traditions and secrets of their art until such time as the world was again ready for the master builders. 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. Entered apprentice provincial grand lodge of lincolnshire. This work explores the symbolism of that ritual journey from the perspective of what it means to be initiated. Part i of the lecture of the entered apprentice degree is often given as the lecturer conducts the newlymade brother around the lodge room and can be extremely effective. Editorial note this electronic edition of carliles manual of freemasonry is based on a facsimile of an unspecified printing, issued by kessinger publishing in kila, montana. Claudy page 2 of 8 the lodge during the ceremonies of initiation the entered apprentice is informed what a lodge is. As an entered apprentice freemason ea the brother on the very first step of the ladder is the most valuable asset the fraternity possesses. A basic masonic education course for entered apprentices. The first degree of craft masonry, the entered apprentice degree is symbolic of birth.
The entered apprentice degree, below, is the induction ritual of the masons. The lecture of this degree the charge masonic decorum and. Certain qualifications are neces sary for every apprentice. 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. These masonic rituals are provided in the portable document format pdf. The entered apprentice freemason congratulations upon your initiation into the 1st degree. Full text of masonic monitor of the degrees of entered. These are various sets of lecture slides to be used in degree work. The entered apprentice is not yet fully qualified, and he is given only those tools, which serve to shape the stones. 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. The apprentice a treatise on the first degree of freemasonry book. Introduction to freemasonry i entered apprentice 1950 on.
Similar books to esoteric handbook for the entered apprentice mason. A brother, who has been regularly initiated as an entered apprentice, passed to the degree of fellow craft, and now wishes to receive further light in masonry by being raised to. Esoteric handbook for the entered apprentice mason volume 1 robert v lund on. No man may say when, where or how the symbol began. The freemason is a workman, engaged in building the internal temple dedicated to the glory of god and the welfare of mankind. Read and use this entered apprentice mason study guide to learn about the first masonic degree.
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