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Transcript of York Rite Lodge Presentation
This Presentation is brought to you by your
Local York Rite & The Grand York Rite of Kentucky
WELCOME !
“ FURTHER LIGHT IN FREEMASONRY ”
NO MORE COMPETITION
WE WORK TOGETHER,
OR WE SUFFER TOGETHER
Masonic Light of the
York Rite
In the Beginning, God said
“Let there be light and
there was light!”
Masonic Light of the
York Rite
You represented Hiram Abif and received a Substitute Word
Continue the York Rite path of knowledge to find the
long lost Master’s Word
Who is Eligible To Join
Members in Good Standing
of our
Symbolic Lodges
Why the York Rite? Because one or more of the following describe
YOU ...
– I am a Christian Mason
– I Believe Freemasonry is a Progressive Science
– I am a Respected Leader
– I Possess High Standards of Integrity
– I Support Worthy Causes
– I have a Fraternal Belief in Principles
– I am ready to Travel a Delightful New Road
– I Believe in Continued Masonic Education
What is the
YORK RITE?
A Series of Masonic Degrees and Orders
Exemplifies and explains teachings not addressed
in the Symbolic Lodge:
– Historical Backgrounds
– Ancient Craft Customs
Rich in pageantry and color
Dramatically presented in full regalia/costumes
No “Memory” or “Work” Lectures
“Royal Arch Masonry”
CHAPTER
Four Capitular Degrees: Mark Master
Past Master (Virtual)
Most Excellent Master
Royal Arch
The Royal Arch Degree was maintained as a
part of the Craft until the 18th Century.
As Craftsmen you will learn how to collect your wages, assist in
the rebuilding of the Temple, find the Master’s Word, and learn
where it was placed before the death of our
Grand Master Hiram Abif.
“Cryptic Masonry”
COUNCIL
Three Cryptic Degrees:
Royal Master
Select Master
Super Excellent Master**Although optional, it is very educational !!!!!
As a Royal Master you will have a discussion
with Hiram Abif about his mortality.
How and why was the word saved, what happened prior to its
discovery, by whom, and for what purpose?
The answers to these questions can be found as a
Select Master.
“The Knights
Templar”
COMMANDERY
Three Chivalric Orders Order of the Red Cross
Order of Malta
Order of the Temple
“Every Christian Mason Should be a Knight Templar”
Assist at the Rebuilding of the 2nd Temple.
What is the origin of the Knights Templar?
Be Dubbed and Created a member of the
Valiant and Magnanimous Order of the Temple.
YORK RITE
Philanthropies
Grand Chapter Royal Arch Masons– Royal Arch Research Assistance
Grand Council Cryptic Masons– Cryptic Masons Medical Research Foundation
Grand Commandery Knights Templar– Knights Templar Eye Foundation
Are Cordially Invited to Join! We meet Once or twice monthly (Depending on
your local Bodies) in a setting like that of a Symbolic Lodge, and each has it’s own distinct ritual
Chapters, Councils, and Commanderies are located all over the state
Initiation Fees range from $100.00 to $200.00
Annual dues range from $20.00 to $150.00 inclusive
“YOU”
Be a Part of History
Action!
A Special Time to Become a Member
Continued Masonic Education
Knighting in a New Century
Sign a Petition , Why Wait?
You Will Not Be Disappointed!
“Now”
Travel the road of
Further Masonic Light
YORK RITE MASONRY
Ask for a Petition
Brought to you by your Local York Rite
and The Grand York Rite of Kentucky
For More Information, Contact: A member of your local York Rite Bodies
– A Masonic Leader you Respect, and/or someone from
– The Grand York Rite of Kentucky
Thank you for your
attention!