The book of ruth and the entered apprentice degree by a. These masonic rituals are provided in the portable document format pdf. Masonic rituals for entered apprentice, fellowcraft and. The entered apprentice sign is used throughout the ritual. Everything you need to learn as new entered apprentice mason journey series book 1 masonic kung fu.
Claudy definition freemasonry is a system of morality, veiled in allegory, and illustrated by symbols. This definition of the ancient craft means much more to the wellinformed freemason than to the initiate, to whom it can convey but little. Introduction to freemasonry entered apprentice by carl h. First, the entered apprentice degree, second, the fellow craft degree and finally, the master mason degree. 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 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 masonic rituals provided here are as practiced under the jurisdiction of the grand lodge of nevada, circa 1986.
The entered apprentice or first degree illustrated. The candidate is blindfolded to represent that he is living in darkness and wears a loosely tied noose around his neck. Entered apprentice volume 1 by richard del connor, buddha zhen, et al. While the forms and delivery are what make this ritual unique this text does offer some idea of what it entails. Masonic first degree entered apprentice ritual freemason.