One Step Beyond the Craft
You may not realise that Freemasonry is made of a number of different 'Progressive Orders'. This series will explain these various Orders and how they are linked.
Craft Freemasonry
Every Freemason begins by being Initiated into the 'Craft' which is the starting point in their Masonic journey. The Craft consists of Three Degrees including the 'Royal Arch'.
On being Initiated a Freemason enters the First Degree and is called an Entered Apprentice. On passing their Second Degree they then become a Fellowcraft. Finally, they are raised to the Third Degree and are known as a Master Mason. Irrespective of their rank, they are treated equally and are called a brother (even in women's Freemasonry)
The three degrees are what most people will have seen pictures of, with members wearing the familiar light and dark blue collars and aprons. In the picture it start on the left with the plain white Entered Apprentice apron and goes through to Grand Rank dress apron on the right side of the picture.
Next week we will introduce you to Royal Arch Freemasonry.
If you would like to be part of a global community, that has its roots firmly in the ground in Buckinghamshire, please join us by following this link: https://buckspgl.org/info
After filling in the short form, our Membership Team will be in touch.
Craft Freemasonry
Every Freemason begins by being Initiated into the 'Craft' which is the starting point in their Masonic journey. The Craft consists of Three Degrees including the 'Royal Arch'.
On being Initiated a Freemason enters the First Degree and is called an Entered Apprentice. On passing their Second Degree they then become a Fellowcraft. Finally, they are raised to the Third Degree and are known as a Master Mason. Irrespective of their rank, they are treated equally and are called a brother (even in women's Freemasonry)
The three degrees are what most people will have seen pictures of, with members wearing the familiar light and dark blue collars and aprons. In the picture it start on the left with the plain white Entered Apprentice apron and goes through to Grand Rank dress apron on the right side of the picture.
Next week we will introduce you to Royal Arch Freemasonry.
If you would like to be part of a global community, that has its roots firmly in the ground in Buckinghamshire, please join us by following this link: https://buckspgl.org/info
After filling in the short form, our Membership Team will be in touch.