WELCOME !WELCOME !

“ “ FURTHER LIGHT IN MASONRY ”FURTHER LIGHT IN MASONRY ”

PRESENTED BYPRESENTED BY

SOUTHEASTERN YORK RITE SOUTHEASTERN YORK RITE CONFERENCECONFERENCE

Masonic Light of the Masonic Light of the York RiteYork Rite

In the Beginning, God saidIn the Beginning, God said

“ “Let there be light andLet there be light and

there was light!”there was light!”

Masonic Light of the Masonic Light of the York RiteYork Rite

You represented Hiram Abif and received the Adopted Word.You represented Hiram Abif and received the Adopted Word.

Continue the York Rite road of Knowledge to find the Continue the York Rite road of Knowledge to find the Master Mason’s Word.Master Mason’s Word.

Who is Eligible ToWho is Eligible To Join JoinMembers in Good StandingMembers in Good Standing

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Symbolic “Blue” LodgesSymbolic “Blue” Lodges

Why We Are HereWhy We Are Here You Might Be a Christian MasonYou Might Be a Christian Mason Believe Masonry Is A Progressive ScienceBelieve Masonry Is A Progressive Science Are Respected LeadersAre Respected Leaders Possess High Standards of IntegrityPossess High Standards of Integrity Support Worthy CausesSupport Worthy Causes Fraternal Belief In PrinciplesFraternal Belief In Principles Ready To Travel A Delightful New RoadReady To Travel A Delightful New Road Your Belief in Continued EducationYour Belief in Continued Education

What is theWhat is theYORK RITE ?YORK RITE ?

A Series of Masonic Degrees and OrdersA Series of Masonic Degrees and Orders Exemplifies and Explains Teachings:Exemplifies and Explains Teachings:

– Historical BackgroundsHistorical Backgrounds– Ancient Craft CustomsAncient Craft Customs– Not Explained in the Symbolic LodgeNot Explained in the Symbolic Lodge

Rich in Pageantry and ColorRich in Pageantry and Color Dramatically Presented in Full RegaliaDramatically Presented in Full Regalia No “Memory” or “Work” LecturesNo “Memory” or “Work” Lectures

The Royal Arch Degree was maintained

as a part of the Craft until the 18th Century.

As Craftsmen you will find the Master Mason’s Word

and where it was placed before the death of our

Grand Master Hiram Abif.

““Royal Arch Masonry”Royal Arch Masonry”CHAPTERCHAPTER

Four Capitular Degrees:Four Capitular Degrees: Mark MasterMark Master Past Master ( Virtual )Past Master ( Virtual ) Most Excellent MasterMost Excellent Master Royal ArchRoyal Arch

As a Royal Master you will have a discussion As a Royal Master you will have a discussion

with Hiram Abif about his mortality.with Hiram Abif about his mortality.

How and why was the word lost, how was it discovered, How and why was the word lost, how was it discovered,

by whom and for what purpose?by whom and for what purpose?

The answers to these questions can be found as a The answers to these questions can be found as a

Select Master.Select Master.

“ “ Cryptic Masonry ” Cryptic Masonry ” COUNCILCOUNCIL

Two Cryptic Degrees:Two Cryptic Degrees:– Royal MasterRoyal Master– Select MasterSelect Master

– Super ExcellentSuper Excellent (Optional)(Optional)

““Every Christian Mason Should be a Knight Templar”Every Christian Mason Should be a Knight Templar”

Assist at the Rebuilding of the 2Assist at the Rebuilding of the 2ndnd Temple. Temple.

What is the origin of the Knights Templar?What is the origin of the Knights Templar?

Be Dubbed and Created a member of the Be Dubbed and Created a member of the

Valiant and Magnanimous Order of the Temple.Valiant and Magnanimous Order of the Temple.

“ “ The Chivalric Orders ” The Chivalric Orders ” COMMANDERYCOMMANDERY

The Commandery of Knights TemplarThe Commandery of Knights Templar Confers Three OrdersConfers Three Orders

–Order of Red CrossOrder of Red Cross–Order of MaltaOrder of Malta–Order of the TempleOrder of the Temple

YORK RITE YORK RITE PhilanthropiesPhilanthropies

Grand Chapter Royal Arch MasonsGrand Chapter Royal Arch Masons Royal Arch Research AssistanceRoyal Arch Research Assistance Grand Council Cryptic MasonsGrand Council Cryptic Masons Cryptic Masons Medical Research Cryptic Masons Medical Research

FoundationFoundation Grand Commandery Knights Templar Grand Commandery Knights Templar Knights Templar Eye Foundation Knights Templar Eye Foundation

“ “ YOU ”YOU ”Are Cordially Invited To Join!Are Cordially Invited To Join! We Meet MonthlyWe Meet Monthly

– Day__________Day__________ Annual Dues Are $25.00 to $100.00Annual Dues Are $25.00 to $100.00 [ Dues will vary around each State ][ Dues will vary around each State ]

– All Three Bodies InclusiveAll Three Bodies Inclusive Initiation Fee Initiation Fee ______________________

Be A Part Be A Part ofof History History

Action !Action !

A Special Time To Become A MemberA Special Time To Become A Member Continued Masonic EducationContinued Masonic Education Knighting In a New CenturyKnighting In a New Century Sign A Petition “Now” Why WaitSign A Petition “Now” Why Wait You Will Not Be Disappointed!You Will Not Be Disappointed!

Travel the road ofTravel the road ofFurther Masonic LightFurther Masonic Light

YORK RITE MASONRYYORK RITE MASONRY