Examination my freemasonry freemason information and. No man thinks of his master masons degree but hears again in his heart at least the beginning and. Also, he must learn well the work in order to pass his test for proficiency. The biblical passages regarding the temple can be found in the first book of kings, chapters 5 to 8, and the first book of chronicles, beginning in the second chapter. Introduction to freemasonry entered apprentice by carl. The arizona military degree team was formed by several retired and prior military personnel who saw a need, and had a desire, to promote freemasonry both within and without arizona. I shall omit the ceremonies incident to opening a lodge of fellow crafts, as they are very similar to those employed in opening the first degree, and will be explained hereafter more.
This is the second degree of masonry, and my third degree will be conferred on saint patricks day. What are the five orders of architecture esteemed by the masons. The fellowcraft degree embodies a great deal of knowledge and wisdom, and its symbols and lessons can take a lifetime to penetrate. Provides answers to the unspoken and unanswered questions about freemasonry. Reproduced by permission of brother joe ohlandt the temple book publishers. 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.
Masonic e book library in alphabetical order by title 10,000 famous freemasons by william r. The fellowcraft degree by unknown author the working tools the square the square is the symbol of morality, truthfulness and honesty. The worshipful master approaching me from the east, upon the step, under the dueguard and sign of an entered apprentice. A basic masonic education course for fellow crafts with questions. Masonic rituals fellow craft initiation the initiation into the second degree of freemasonry starts with the worshipful master wm asking all masons below the second degree to leave the room. As you make new discoveries on your path toward masonic enlightenment, you will be able to observe many things already known in a new and entirely different light, with an appreciation that was heretofore denied you. Being passed to the second degree of masonry, we congratulate you on your preferment. The entered apprentice degree, below, is the induction ritual of the masons. As the entered apprentice degree as a whole is symbolic of infancy and youth, a period of learning fundamentals, a beginning, so the fellowcraft degree is emblematic of manhood.
In hebrew ghiblim or better, pronounced the same way but written, giblim, is a word of fundamental importance in freemasonry. It feels rushed to me, so im trying to understand the lessons of this degree and the last one, entered apprentice as well as i can before plunging headlong into mastery. A few manifest typographical errors have been corrected. He is instructed in the advancement of the operative workmen of biblical and medieval times and how they were paid for their labors.
Sep 19, 2011 all candidates for passing to the second degree must be able to show by their answers that they. You can sit in your own lodge when open as either a lodge of apprentices, or of fellowcrafts, but not as master masons. As symbols, they become the jewels of office worn by the three principal officers of the lodge. He also owned a writing table and six english books, making him comfortably welloff and literate. Mar 03, 2007 freemasonry is found throughout the world, and men of all religions are freemasons. Introduction to freemasonry ii fellowcraft by carl h. Illustrations of masonry, by william morgan, 1827, full text etext at. In the andersons book of constitutions of 1738, on page 70, is written. I have the black and decker flavor of complete masonry too and this one is far better at 12 the price. Masonry deprecates those foolish ascetics who torture and illtreat the body, as much as it does gross and luxurious livers, who over indulge the physical and thus hinder the souls advance.
Read and use this entered apprentice mason study guide to learn about the first. Read again your charge at passing to the degree of fellowcraft. Freemasons are part of an ancient tradition with rituals and symbols all their own. Brother gabe, you will detach your hand, and kiss the book on which.
A critical examination of objections to the legitimacy of the masonry existing among the negroes of america. Furthermore, an examination of this evidence reveals several things, later employed in the socalled advanced degrees, was known and utilized in earlier forms of lodge initiation. There are various ways that the meaning of the fellowcraft degree and its place between the first and third degrees of masonry have been explained. In ancient operative masonry, what was a fellowcraft. All candidates for passing to the second degree must be able to show by their answers that they. 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. John of spoulee who was living in the year 50 is called the master of the ghiblims, the ones who rebuilt the chapel of saint george. In hebrew ghiblim or better, pronounced the same way but written, giblim, is a word of fundamental importance in freemasonry with the letter g pronounced stressed, the. Vat two written exams sat on the same day ngc1, gc2, ncc1, fc1, igc1, icc1, ec1. The following exposures of masonic ritual are provided in a cooperative effort between exmasons for jesus and ephesians 5.
What stage of life is represented by a fellowcraft mason. In the period of operative masonry, a craft was an organization of skilled workmen in some trade or calling. As the entered apprentice degree as a whole is symbolic of. Entered apprentice mason learn about the first masonic. By a brother master mason without, armed with the proper implement of his office. Some view the threedegree system of ancient craft masonry as representing a progressive. Masonic rituals for the entered apprentice, fellowcraft and master masons.
Chapter x the fellowcraft degree passing to the second, or. Over the course of successive publications, carliles com. The fellowcraft degree is one in which a great moral lesson is taught by the plumb line. When the lodge is opened on the fellow craft degree, the altar is arranged as. The degrees of freemasonry are, then, the steps by which the candidate ascends from a lower to a higher condition of knowledge. The direction of the two sides of the square form an angle of 90, or a right angle, socalled because this is the angle which. The first and foremost duty of a fellowcraft is to live according to the obligations of the degree. Freemasonry is not only for the lodge room but as a primer a book of basic rules. The sign is given by drawing your right hand flat, with the palm of it next to your breast, across your breast from the left to the right side with some quickness, and dropping it down by your side. Download it once and read it on your kindle device, pc, phones or tablets.
A fellowcraft represents a man in his prime of life manhood. The formation of the first grand lodge of england in 1717 specified that the lodges were to confer only the degrees of entered apprentice, fellowcraft, and master mason, all other degrees being considered spurious. The fellow craft degree ritual secret societies exposed. Fellowcraft is one of a large number of terms that have a technical meaning peculiar to freemasonry and are seldom found elsewhere. Followin g the per iod of yout h, wit h its p rob lems of setting out into the future, comes the stage of maturity, when the lessons which have been learned are. Fred is a fellow of the phylaxis society and executive director of the phoenix masonry website and museum. In the third degree, as you will learn in due time, is the masonry of the soul. A close questioning or examination, as of a political figure, student or a person wishing to. The publishers introduction from that edition is omitted for reasons. Entered apprentice quiz test your knowledge of the first. If you wish to book exams or modules but you cannot see the dates above.
The internal, and not the external, qualifications of a man are what masonry regards. Advance on the step of a fellowcraft mason step with the dueguard and sign. A basic masonic education course for fellow crafts with. Introduction to freemasonryfellowcraft page 1 of 25 as the entered apprentice degree as a whole is symbolic of infancy and youth, a period of learning fundamentals, a beginning, so the fellowcraft degree is emblematic of manhood. In the fellowship of the craft lay the whole body of masonry. Duties and privileges of a fellowcraft the masters jewel. Certain replies must be word perfect, as they refer to the ritual, and are used for proving a. In learning and education, we must listen if the work is to be properly transmitted from generation to generation. The origin of our ritual where and when did the ritual work originate. Sep 12, 2016 according to the book of constitution of the united grand lodge of england, which is the governing body of english masonry, once you are an entered apprentice, you are a subscribing member of the lodge.
For this reason, the study of the masonic mysteries is a lifetime journey. Complete this form to book your place, we will call you to take payment over the phone. The author of several well regarded construction management books once again shares useful practical construction management information. These books are far more gateways than guides to the foreign country of. The candidate begins by proving that he is in possession of the lessons learned in the former degree. A basic masonic education course for entered apprentices. From the grip of an entered apprentice mason to the pass grip of a fellowcraft.
Schriber, an entered apprentice of this lodge, was then examined in the ritual of that degree, and retired. Arizona military degree team grand lodge of arizona home. The bandage is now by one of the brethren dropped over the other eye, and the master says, brother at the same time laying his. A basic masonic education course for fellow crafts with questions prepared by the committee on masonic education and information of. The second degree of craft masonry, the fellowcraft degree is symbolic of life.
Study flashcards on fellowcraft open lodge short form examination at. Below is a brief examination of the three degrees and what the candidate for admission can expect to learn by partaking in them. The entered apprentice degree, below, is the induction ritual of. It is a book or manual of basic instruction giving a brief summary of the basic principles of a subject, usually by means of rote, formulaic statement or repetition in question and answer form. Freemasonry is found throughout the world, and men of all religions are freemasons. What are the three precious jewels of a fellow craft mason. Wesley stokes, pm, and with the approval of the grand lodge of free and accepted masons of arizona, the team was formed in 1991 the team provides an outstanding presentation of the.
If the fellowcraft takes that to mean masonic books and masonic study he will. The direction of the two sides of the square form an angle of 90, or a right angle, socalled because this is the. A candidate for the sublime degree of a master mason is generally as in the. Masonic monitor of the degrees of entered apprentice, fellow. The origin of our ritual cannot be traced much beyond the years of the 18th century, or around 1700. The word in masonic ritual january, 20 by fred milliken 5 comments the beehive is proud to present once again a paper that comes from the weekly masonic newsletter of brother wayne anderson of canada. Masonic rituals for entered apprentice, fellowcraft and master. Carl harry claudy 18791957 was an american magazine writer, a journalist for the new york herald and author of a number of books relating to photography and to aviation, including first book of photography. 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.
One written exam ngc1, gc2, ncc1, fc1, igc1, icc1, ec1. According to the book of constitution of the united grand lodge of england, which is the governing body of english masonry, once you are an entered apprentice, you are a. It is modelled on the entrance to king solomons temple, otherwise known as the porch. A medieval master mason would be required to undergo what passed for a liberal education in those days. In 1930 he published serially in the master mason his delightful novel, the.
The fellowcraft tracing board lecture continues to describe the pillars in greater detail, describing the globes that adorned their capitals and the intricate design of the chapiters. In freemasonry, why do we open the bible on psalms 3 in. It is midway since it mar ks th e comi ng of mat uri ty. In most lodges the oath or obligation is taken on a volume of sacred law, whichever book of divine revelation is appropriate to the religious beliefs of. Ghiblim in the andersons book of constitutions of 1738, on page 70, is written.
Orders of architecture are tuscan, donc, ionic, corinthian, and compasite5 human senses 7. This electronic edition of carliles manual of freemasonry is based on a facsimile of an unspecified printing, issued by kessinger publishing in kila, montana. Jan 09, 2014 introduction to freemasonry ii fellowcraft book. Only master masons and other fellow craft masons are allied to witness this level of initiation. You will recall that during the conferral of the fellowcraft degree, a portion of the holy scriptures was read to you. Essential reading for project owners and project managers. The life of freemasonry depends on ears that are attentive. Freemasonry or masonry consists of fraternal organisations that trace their origins to the local. This is the natural progression for the apprentice, he has already been. The york rite, or more correctly, the american rite, is based on the early remnants of craft masonry that were practiced in the early 1700s. Use features like bookmarks, note taking and highlighting while reading masonic monitor of the. This was written as a second attempt at approaching how to introduce the new book fellow of the craft a treatise on the second degree of freemasonry. The history of freemasonry encompasses the origins, evolution and defining events of the.
The reading was either from the book of amos, chapter 7, verses 7 and 8 or may have been from the book of exodus, chapter 20, verses 2 7. More importantly this book offers better techniques of design that can be applied to your own unique design. These tools were and still are essential instruments in the hands of the operative workman. Masonic lectures, william preston saw masonry as a means to educate men in the liberal arts and sciences in order to better mankind. If you are not one of our students and wish to take an exam, then please contact us for details and prices. The preceding year he had been named honorary passed grand master of north dakota. Detach your hands and kiss the book which is the holy bible, twice. Mar 04, 2007 last tuesday, i became a fellowcraft mason. I did not so receive it, neither will i so impart it. Filled with invaluable tips, insights,examples and advice, this easy to read book takes you from project inception.
The importance of the fellow craft is demonstrated by the selection of working tools, which are his particular implements of labor. A primer of theory and prize winners book of model airplanes. The word degree, in its primitive meaning, signifies a step. The fellowcraft degree passing to the second, or fellowcraft degree introduction midway in masonry is the fellowcraft degree. In one sense, the fellowcraft degree symbolizes the stage of adulthood. What is the fundamental theme of the fellowcraft degree. Masonic monitor of the degrees of entered apprentice. This removes much of the mysticism of each verses actu. With a true understanding of the meaning of each masonic degree verse, your memorization will not just be the memorization of huge blocks of ritual words by rote without understanding them. An apprentice was regarded as a brother but not as a member of the lodge. Fellowcraft open lodge short form examination flashcards. As a mason, you can earn degrees, join esoteric and social organizations, and become privy to the language and abbreviations specific to freemasonry. Former masons should be examined carefully before they are allowed to take any. He comes into the physical world, travels along the highway of life for a few years, and then lays aside the working tools of life and passes through the transition thatfor want of a better termmen call death.
Fellowcraft degree, your instructor will discuss it with you thoroughly. They were adorned with two chapiters, each five cubits high and encircled with network, lilywork and rows of pomegranates one hundred in each row. The rank of master mason also entitles a freemason to explore masonry. Behold how good and how pleasant it is for brethren to dwell together in unity. A basic masonic education course for entered apprentices with. It is like the precious ointment upon the head, that ran down upon the beard, even aarons beard.