I have read the entire rangers apprentice series three times. 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 degree introduc tion in the days when masons were actual workers in stone, the entered apprentice was a young man who wa s just sta rting his caree r. I, the undersigned, in the presence of members of the international brotherhood of electrical workers. Entered apprentice, or first degree chapter 1 gnostic warrior. Entered apprentice oath obligation first degree of masonry question and answers entered apprentice proficiency cheat sheet entered apprentice catechism.
Finally, one of the most important features of the entered. This chart provides a unique insight into the eras masonic lodges. The worshipful master approaching me from the east upon the step, under the due guard and sign of an entered apprentice, who presented his right hand in token of friendship and brotherly love, and invested me with the grip and word, ordered me to rise, salute the junior and senior wardens and satisfy them that i was in possession of the step, dueguard, sign, grip and word of an entered. Since a change to the law on 6 april 2012, employers that appoint an apprentice in connection with an apprenticeship framework must enter into an apprenticeship agreement with the apprentice.
Entered apprentice mason learn about the first masonic. An obligation is a tie, a contract, a pledge, a promise, a vow, a duty that is owed. For the degrees of entered apprentice, fellow craft, and master mason, as authorized by the grand lodge of north carolina free and accepted masons. The entered apprentice is the property of the lodge. This manual does not disclose any of the esoteric portions of the ritual. My thoughts on the entered apprentice degree programlecture. An apprenticeship is a form of contract of employment, which has the purpose of training an individual in the necessary skills for a role or attaining a relevant qualification. Wifes guide to freemasonry for the new masons lady. A basic masonic education course for entered apprentices with.
Study 65 terms entered apprentice flashcards quizlet. By giving the entered apprentice knocks with longer intervals the tyler indicates that the candidate is ready. I recently was accepted as an entered apprentice in richmond lodge 196, and i was wondering if anyone could recommend a book that would assist me in working toward the fellow craft degree. Passed to the fellow craft degree, or raised to the sublime. Mar 31, 2014 the entered apprentice is the foundation of the masonic system, and sets the stage for future masonic work. The entered apprentice degree, below, is the induction ritual of the masons. A basic masonic education course for entered apprentices. It also accurately elucidates the mode of initiating a candidate into our ancient order. As an entered apprentice, what does your obligation bind you to. The obligation of an entered apprentice kilwinning lodge no. Mark twain once said, when some men discharge an obligation, you can hear the report for miles around. Its removal after the obligation indicates that this restraint is no longer needed since the candidate has assumed the irrevocable obligation of the degree. Chapter v the entered apprentice degree introduc tion.
The worshipful master approaching me from the east a 2nd time, who presented me with the lamb skin or white leather apron, and instructed me that it was an emblem of innocence and the badge of a mason. As a candidate for the degree of entered apprentice mason takes his first step into the. The entered apprentice degree the grand lodge of florida. Educating an entered apprentice my freemasonry freemason. 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. The obligation of the employer and that of the trade apprentice shall be. 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 master always leads off in giving the sign or signs. The degree of success the ajatc has in its operation will depend entirely upon the willingness of all local parties of the electrical industry to cooperate in this joint activity. The participants are a masonic mentor and a new brother. Gate for his fellowcrafts degree an entered apprentice must learn by heart a.
How well can you answer these entered apprentice lecture. The twentyfour inch gauge is an instrument used by operative masons to measure and lay out their work. Entered apprentice degree toolbox item this toolbox item is intended to build upon the lessons that were taught during the ea degree. The word apprentice means learner or beginner, one who is taking his first steps i mastering a trade, art or profession. Officers, take your respective stations and places. The obligation of an entered apprentice mason freemasonry. The following exposures of masonic ritual are provided in a cooperative effort between exmasons for jesus and ephesians 5. The apprentices act 1961 was presented in the parliament during 1961 and came into effect from 1st january 1963. It is hoped that through the serious and systematic study of freemasonry. A high quality reproduction print of an 1868 masonic masters chart designed to educate and indoctrinate an entered apprentice into the masonic tradition. The master approaching me from the east a second time, who presented me with the lambskin or white leather apron, and informed me that it was an emblem of innocence and the badge of a mason. Apprentice and fellowcraft masons should be invited to attend the meeting where this is presented. What are the three degrees of ancient craft masonry. For a per iod of seven years h e appr ent iced himsel f to a mast er mason, who taught him the rudiments of the trade.
The apron and the entered apprentice degree the laudable. Entered apprentice degree entered apprentice degree. Once regularly about the lodge, then pausing at the stations of the junior warden in the south, the senior warden in the west, and the worshipful master in the east, where the same questions were asked and liked answers returned as at the door, with the addition question from the worshipful master, whence come you, weather traveler. Brother xxxx, now that you have completed your 1st. Feb 08, 2012 solicitor james hall provides answers to employers questions about the law relating to apprenticeships. 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. Introduction to freemasonry entered apprentice by carl h.
Read rangers apprentice books 1 to 3 2010 online free. After the entered apprentice degree after the fellow craft degree after the master mason degree two months after raising six months after raising followup for a period of a year appendix a. The master first makes the duegard of the first degree, representing the position of the hands when taking the oath of an entered apprentice mason, which is called the duegard of an entered apprentice, viz my left hand supporting the bible, and my right hand resting. It is intended that through the study of freemasonry the entered apprentice will come to. The training of an entered apprentice mason begins within. The rangers apprentice by john flanagan was an interesting book about a young boy named will who wanted to join battle school but was declined by the crafts master and was chosen to join a group called the rangers his mentors name was halt he was an expert ranger and planned on teaching the ways. Mar 03, 2007 the entered apprentice degree, below, is the induction ritual of the masons. Just as mrael has responsibilities in relation to its employees, so too does each apprenticetrainee have certain obligations. All you need to know about apprentices act 1961 ipleaders. I give the series, and each individual book, 55 stars.
Such instruction may be given in a classroom, through occupational or industrial courses, or by correspondence courses of equivalent value, electronic media, or other forms of selfstudy approved by the registration agency. The national apprenticeship act was launched in the year 1959 at first on voluntary cause. Perhaps this is why our source for the information in this book was murdered after his notes were published. I was recommended by a very senior, wellrespected member of my lodge and felt honored by it. The symbols of the entered apprentice degree the masonic trowel. A, in business law from nujs, kolkata discusses all you need to know about apprentices act 1961. The deeper meaning of the entered apprentice degree an esoteric interpretation of the first degree w. Apprenticeship rules, 1992 in exercise of the powers conferred by, subsection 1 of section 37 of the apprentices act, 1961 52 of 1961 and after consulting the central apprenticeship council, the central government hereby makes the following rules in supersession of the.
Entered apprentice candidate guide masons of california. All matters of business in a lodge are transacted in the third degree. 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. The entered apprentice is a mason only in the sense that he is a rough ashlar 1 in process of being made into a perfect ashlar.
You, as an entered apprentice mason, are a newcomer in a strange land. Much like all masonic activities the ritual is supposed to remain secret to the public. 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. The 24inch gauge is to measure our work, the common gavel to knock off all superfluous knobs and excrescences, and the chisel to further smooth and prepare the stone and render it fit for the hands of the. In addition, the triangle is an ancient symbol, and its many forms have various meanings. In a just and legally constituted lodge on the first degree of masonry. Entered apprentice provincial grand lodge of east lancashire. The obligation of an entered apprentice mason free download as pdf file. 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. What are employers legal obligations towards apprentices. Entered apprentice, or first degree chapter 1 gnostic. The entered apprentice degree is being conducted in the movie from hell, and we also used it in our documentary game the secrets of freemasonry. In making this sign, draw the right hand thumb in across the stomach as low down as the vest, then drop the hand suddenly. It has, to the position in which my hands were placed when i took the obligation.
After doing a lot of reading and self exploration, i felt that i could reconcile my spiritual beliefs not atheist, but somewhat. These rules may be called the apprenticeship rules,1992. I now present to you the working tools of an entered apprentice freemason. He was required to be sound in body, in order to do work requiring physical strength and endurance. This book is about a young boy that lives in the time of castles, knights, ships, and swords, who aspires to be a knight apprentice. United grand lodge first degree or ceremony of initiation. Duties and rights of entered apprentices and fellow crafts. The operative apprentice was a boy, usually from ten to fifteen years of age. In recent years, modern apprenticeships have become more popular. These are taught in the ritual and lectures of the entered apprentice degree. Freemasonry is the subjugation of the human that is in man, by the divine. Following this article is a list of discussion questions. Did anyone else have second thoughts after the entered apprentice initiation.
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