Masonic first degree entered apprentice ritual freemason. These masonic rituals are provided in the portable document format pdf. The candidate is blindfolded to represent that he is living in darkness and wears a loosely tied noose around his neck. Once the worshipful master wm grants permission to bring the candidate in, the inner guard ig greets the candidate at the door. Masonic rituals for entered apprentice, fellowcraft and. The masonic rituals provided here are as practiced under the jurisdiction of the grand lodge of nevada, circa 1986.
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. This definition of the ancient craft means much more to the wellinformed freemason than to the initiate, to whom it can convey but little. While the forms and delivery are what make this ritual unique this text does offer some idea of what it entails. In this video, part of a playlist dedicated to the entered apprentice degree, attempts to answer that question and give you some information about what to. Entered apprentice volume 1 by richard del connor, buddha zhen, et al.
The entered apprentice sign is used throughout the ritual. First, the entered apprentice degree, second, the fellow craft degree and finally, the master mason degree. The book of ruth and the entered apprentice degree by a. Introduction to freemasonry entered apprentice by carl h. The entered apprentice ritual is the first step in becoming a freemason. Claudy definition freemasonry is a system of morality, veiled in allegory, and illustrated by symbols. Everything you need to learn as new entered apprentice mason journey series book 1 masonic kung fu. 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. The entered apprentice or first degree illustrated. In addition to being a well known author of masonic works, he was the founder of the masonic study society, whose first president was the late sir richard vassar vassarsmith, 33 degree, and in whose ranks are to be found many eminent masonic writers. It is hoped that through the serious and systematic study of freemasonry. It is intended that through the study of freemasonry the entered apprentice will come to.
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