YORK RITE

Knights Templar (Commandery)

Cryptic Council (Royal & Select Masters)

Royal Arch (Chapter)

SOCIAL GROUPS

Knights of the York Cross of Honor

Knight Masons

York Rite College Order of the Purple Cross

Allied Masonic Degrees

Holy Royal Arch Knight Templar Priests

ANCIENT CRAFT FREEMASONRY

Order of the Eastern Star

WOMEN’S ORDERS

Order of the Amaranth

Red Cross ofConstantine

Societas Rosicruciana in Civitatibus

Foederatis

The Royal OrderOf Scotland

33o SupremeCouncil

4o through 32o

SCOTTISH RITE

33o Honorary

YOUTH GROUPS

DeMolay (boys)

Rainbow(girls)

Job’s Daughters(girls)

Ancient Arabic Order Nobles

of the Mystic Shrine

Mystic Order Of Veiled Prophets Of the Enchanted

Realm (Grotto)

White ShrineOf Jerusalem

Social OrderOf Beauceant

(Templars)

Tall Cedars ofLebanon

National SojournersHigh Twelve

DaughtersOf the Nile

(Shrine)

1- Entered Apprentice 2 – Fellow Craft

3 – Master Mason

A Masonic Informational A Masonic Informational PresentationPresentation

Illustrious Grand Illustrious Grand Sentinel of the of the Grand Council of Royal and Select Grand Council of Royal and Select Masters of Florida. Masters of Florida.

Edited and Produced by:

Dayle SchrockDayle Schrock

Excellent Grand Sentinel of the GrandGrand Chapter of Royal Arch Masons of Florida.

Richard WolfeRichard WolfeProduction Analyst:

The First or Entered Apprentice Degree

The degree of an Initiate, which makes one a Mason.

No Freemason is told that there is only one meaning to the allegories; as a Freemason works through the degrees and studies their lessons, he interprets them for himself, his personal interpretation being bounded only by the constitution within which he works.

The Second or Fellow Craft DegreeThe Second or Fellow Craft Degree

Growing, learning and becoming:Growing, learning and becoming:

An intermediate degree, involved with learning.An intermediate degree, involved with learning.

In this degree the ancient craftman studied In this degree the ancient craftman studied

the sciences,the sciences,the arts,the arts, andand naturenature..

a a fellow – of – the - craftfellow – of – the - craft..

The third or Master Mason degree, represents the attainment of the highest rank in all of Masonry.

Every Master Mason stands as an equal before every other Master Mason, regardless of position, class, or other degrees.

Even where appendant body degree numbering might imply a hierarchy. These degrees represent a lateral movement in Masonic Education rather than an upward movement. These are not degrees of rank, but rather degrees of instruction.

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WELCOME !WELCOME !Brothers

PRESENTED BYPRESENTED BY

The Grand York Rite The Grand York Rite Bodies of Florida Bodies of Florida

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 LightMasonic Light

You represented Hiram Abif and received the adopted word.You represented Hiram Abif and received the adopted word.

You can continue the Masonic road of Knowledge, your You can continue the Masonic road of Knowledge, your search for more light and the Master Mason’s Word.search for more light and the Master Mason’s Word.

Through the York Rite Masonic degrees.

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

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Symbolic “Blue” LodgesSymbolic “Blue” Lodges

Structure of the York RiteStructure of the York Rite

Commandery of Knights TemplarCommandery of Knights Templar

Chapter of Royal Arch MasonsChapter of Royal Arch Masons

Council of Cryptic MasonsCouncil of Cryptic Masons

Why We Are HereWhy We Are Here

A belief in Masonic Fraternal Principles.

A belief that the door to prosperity is labeled A belief that the door to prosperity is labeled

“SERVICE”

A belief in Continuing Education as a way to improve A belief in Continuing Education as a way to improve yourself and the craft.yourself and the craft.

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Service to the Craft”“A belief in York Rite &

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 State Wide Local Bodies within Symbolic LodgesState Wide Local Bodies within Symbolic Lodges

Benefit to You being a Benefit to You being a York Rite MasonYork Rite Mason

Extended Life Long Lessons.Extended Life Long Lessons. Completing the Education from the first Completing the Education from the first

Three Degrees.Three Degrees. Widening of Your Circle of Friends & Widening of Your Circle of Friends &

BrothersBrothers Further Growth of Your Personal Further Growth of Your Personal

Experiences.Experiences.

““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

The Climax of Ancient Craft MasonryThe Climax of Ancient Craft Masonry

This Degree was maintained by the blue lodges as the 4th degree until the 18th Century.

As Craftsmen you will find the Master Mason’s Word

and where it was placed after the death of our

Grand Master Hiram Abif.

Royal Arch Degree

“ “ Cryptic Masonry ” Cryptic Masonry ” COUNCILCOUNCIL

One Optional DegreeSuper Excellent MasterSuper Excellent Master

Two requiredrequired DegreesRoyal MasterSelect Master

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

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

As a As a Select MasterSelect Master you will learn: you will learn:

How and why the Word was lost, how the lost How and why the Word was lost, how the lost Word was preserved, how it was discovered, by Word was preserved, how it was discovered, by

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

The answers to these questions can be found in theThe answers to these questions can be found in theRoyal and Select MasterRoyal and Select Master degree. degree.

Super Super ExcellentExcellent Degree Degree

The Super Excellent Degree is one of the most The Super Excellent Degree is one of the most dramatic degrees in the York Rite.dramatic degrees in the York Rite.

A Betrayal of A Betrayal of FriendshipFriendship

It focuses on the betrayal of King Nebuchadnezzar of Babylon, It focuses on the betrayal of King Nebuchadnezzar of Babylon, by King Zedekiah of Judah.by King Zedekiah of Judah.

Everyone who sees this degree can’t help but be Everyone who sees this degree can’t help but be touched by God’s prophet Jeremiah.touched by God’s prophet Jeremiah.

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

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 Commandery of The Commandery of Knights TemplarKnights Templar

“ “ The Chivalric Orders ” The Chivalric Orders ” COMMANDERYCOMMANDERY

The Commandery of Knights TemplarConfers Three Orders

Order of Red CrossOrder of the TempleOrder of MaltaOrder of Malta

The Age of Chivalry & Christian KnighthoodThe Age of Chivalry & Christian Knighthood

Templar ActivitiesTemplar Activities

College Templar ScholarshipsCollege Templar Scholarships Easter, Ascension and Christmas Observances Easter, Ascension and Christmas Observances Local Activities and ProgramsLocal Activities and Programs Leadership Assistance & TrainingLeadership Assistance & Training State Associations InvolvementState Associations Involvement

History of the Knights History of the Knights TemplarTemplar

Founded in 1119 in JerusalemFounded in 1119 in Jerusalem 1309 DeMolay burned at the stake in 1309 DeMolay burned at the stake in

FranceFrance 1314 On St. John’s Day -Battle of 1314 On St. John’s Day -Battle of

Bannockburn and the creation of the Bannockburn and the creation of the Royal Sovereign Order of ScotlandRoyal Sovereign Order of Scotland

Grand Encampment of USA Chartered Grand Encampment of USA Chartered 18161816

Rosslyn Chapel 1446, Rosslyn Chapel 1446, ScotlandScotland

Knights TemplarKnights Templar CandidateCandidate&&

YORK RITE PhilanthropiesYORK RITE Philanthropies 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 FoundationCryptic Masons Medical Foundation

Grand Commandery Knights TemplarGrand Commandery Knights Templar

Knights Templar Eye Foundation &Knights Templar Eye Foundation & Holy Land PilgrimageHoly Land Pilgrimage

Action Requested !Action Requested !

Continued Masonic Education !Continued Masonic Education !

Sign A Petition “Now” ! Sign A Petition “Now” !

Why Wait !Why Wait !

Take the 4th degree and learn the true word !

“ “ YOU ”YOU ”Are Cordially Invited To Join!Are Cordially Invited To Join!

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Reference’s & ThanksReference’s & Thanks Indiana York Rite Grand Bodies – Andrew (Andy) Jackson Grand Commander 07-08Indiana York Rite Grand Bodies – Andrew (Andy) Jackson Grand Commander 07-08

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