Masonic ritual from having read their descriptions in books and on the internet would. 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. 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. Steinmetz there is no special law for anybody, but anybody can specialize the law by using it with a fuller understanding of how much can be got out of it. Time is too brief for me to give you complete explanations or even to mention all of them, but we believe it will. He talks at length on the concept of symbolism and how it relates to freemasonry. These are various sets of lecture slides to be used in degree work. Masonic library the symbols of the entered apprentice degree. This entered apprentice quiz may be used by any member of the lodge who seeks more light. The lost keys of freemasonry or the secret of hiram abiff audible. Au entered apprentice means one aviio is entered, or beginning to learn. The left side has ever been considered the weakest part of the body. The entered apprentice s handbook by jsm ward audio book support us on patreon.
Freemasonry is the subjugation of the human that is in man, by the divine. Albert pike liturgy of the aasr volume 1 entered apprentice degree audio book. I, name, of my own free will and accord, in the presence of almighty god and this worshipful lodge, erected to him and dedicated to the holy saints john, do hereby and heron most solemly and sincerely promise and swear, that i will always hele, ever conceal, and never reveal any of the secret arts, parts, or points of the hidden. He the entered apprentice represents youth, typified by the rising sun, trained youth, youth willing to submit itself to discipline and to seek knowledge in order to learn the great art of life, the real royal art, represented and interpreted by all the mysteries of masonry. Made me an entered apprentice in due form what was that due form kneeling on my naked left knee, my right forming a square, my body erect, my left hand supporting the holy bible, square, and compasses, my right resting thereon, in which due form i took upon myself the solemn obligation of an entered apprentice. Robert lund a look into the more esoteric, spiritual interpretations of the first degree deeper meaning of ea degree. How well can you answer these entered apprentice lecture. The apron flap of an entered apprentice mason is turned up. Masonic first degree entered apprentice ritual freemason.
The significance of the masonic entered apprentice obligation is evidence of. Freemasons for dummies, 2nd edition audible audiobook unabridged. Duncans masonic ritual and monitor internet archive. It has it alludes tho the penalty of my obligation. The entered apprentice s handbook, the fellowcrafts handbook, the master masons handbook, the higher degrees handbook, the moral teachings of freemasonry by w. This is great info for freemasons if you want to learn about the esoteric side so often missed from the ritual. Manual of the lodgesystem of monitorial instructionentered. Study 44 entered apprentice flashcards from ryan p. After all, it is not the fellowcraft, nor even the master mason that is awarded the badge of a mason, the lambskin or white leather apron, it is the entered apprentice. On his first admission into the lodge, the candidate is reminded of the weak and helpless state of man on his entrance into the world. All the secrets of masons in masonry to which this press the first joint with the thumbnail token alludes.
The entered apprentices handbook by jsm ward audio book. The entered apprentices handbook by jsm ward audio book support us on patreon. Manual of the lodgesystem of monitorial instruction. Make him as much as ease as possible, and explain that the brothers will not be trying to find fault, but that they support him. Taken together these meanings comprise the teaching of the degree.
We will get our master mason degree in a week and a half. The master approaching me from the east, on the step, under the due guard and penal sign of an entered apprentice, who, in token of his brotherly love and friendship presented me with his right hand, and with it the word and grip of an entered apprentice, and bade me arise and salute the wardens as such. There is nothing freer than chalk, the slightest touch of which leaves a trace. A lecture on the first degree the first degree, or that of the entered apprentice, is intended in its symbolic signification to furnish a representation of youth just entering on the struggles, the trials, and duties of an earthly and responsible existence. Entered apprentice lecture while teaching the entered apprentice lecture there are several items which bear. The deeper meaning of the entered apprentice degree an esoteric interpretation of the first degree w. Entered apprentice albert pike morals and dogma by phoenixmasonry. Theyll give your presentations a professional, memorable appearance the kind of sophisticated look that todays audiences expect. 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. Rosicrucian and masonic origins audiobook cover art. 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. 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.
An apprentice freemason is one who has begun the study of freemason ry. In a just and legally constituted lodge on the first degree of masonry. Preface chapter 1 chapter 2 chapter 3 chapter 4 chapter 5 chapter 6 chapter 7 chapter 8 appendix. While it is the duty of the master of the lodge toprovide a good and wholesome education to the brethren, the best use of this online education quiz is by the masonic lodge education. At this point in your journey, you may be confused, surprised, overwhelmed, or a combination of other emotions and feelings. It is hoped that through the serious and systematic study of freemasonry. Read and use this entered apprentice mason study guide to learn about the first. That degree, as will be shown later, is not to be taken as a mere bridge to be crossed and then forgotten.
Full text of masonic monitor of the degrees of entered. Entered apprentice lecture chapter vii freemasonry. Certain qualifications are neces sary for every apprentice. From the lodge of the holy saints john, at jerusalem. Entered apprentice proficiency support examination congratulations on your decision to join the largest, oldest, and most prestigious fraternity the world has ever known. A basic masonic education course for entered apprentices. Entered apprentice mason learn about the first masonic. The third section of the first degree treats of a lodge, its form, supports, covering. First section of the lecture on the first degree chapter.
Freemasonry is not only for the lodge room but as a primer a book of basic. Mark twain once said, when some men discharge an obligation, you can hear the report for miles around. In the end, the entered apprentice degree is about the candidates entrance into the fraternity, and hopefully the beginning of a spiritual journey which will last until the apron which he was presented at the end of the entered apprentice. The moral teachings of freemasonry the entered apprentice s handbook the fellowcrafts handbook the master masons handbook the higher degrees handbook. Entered apprentice, or first degree chapter 1 gnostic.
Officers, take your respective stations and places. 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. The apron and the entered apprentice degree the laudable. Brother gage takes a looks at the entered apprentice degree in masonry. The anron of an entered apprentice is, or should be, a plain. Worlds best powerpoint templates crystalgraphics offers more powerpoint templates than anyone else in the world, with over 4 million to choose from. Entered apprentice lectures the deeper meaning of the entered apprentice degree by w. The entered apprentice degree qualifications of a petitioner the secret ballot preparation for initiation duly and truly prepared the hoodwink the cabletow entering the lodge the method of reception prayer in lodge the practice of circumambulation kneeling at the altar the obligation.
This represents the operative entered apprentice mason of old who were bearers of burden and turned their apron flaps up to prevent them from soiling their clothes while performing their operative stone mason work. The first section of the entered apprentice s lecture principally consists of a recapitulation of the ceremonies of initiation. Short presentation by nate kap, on the breakdown and understanding of the basic allegories within this artistic piece of sacred science called the entered apprentice of the temple of. The twentyfourinch gauge is an instrument made use of by operative masons to measure and lay out their work. 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 mississippi lodge of research dcxl nor the grand lodge of mississippi, f. But, on this account, a knowledge of it is highly necessary to every mason, that he may be the better enabled to assist. Winner of the standing ovation award for best powerpoint templates from presentations magazine. Masomcall y speaking, lie should servo his master with freedom, fervency, and zeal for the full period of seven years.
The first section of the entered apprentices lecture principally consists of a. A certain number of free and accepted masons, duly assembled in a room, or place, with the holy bible, square and compass, and other masonic implements, with a charter from the grand lodge, empowering them to work. Finally, one of the most important features of the entered. He explains that everything a mason will encounter in the future is simply an elaboration of this degree, both within and without the fraternity. It is intended that through the study of freemasonry the entered apprentice will come to. The symbols of the entered apprentice degree details hits. Entered apprentices should serve their masters with freedom, fervency and zeal, which are represented by chalk, charcoal, and clay.