Transcript PowerPoint Presentation - Light in the York Rite

WELCOME !
“ FURTHER LIGHT IN MASONRY ”
PRESENTED BY
Grand Chapter Royal Arch Masons
of Manitoba
Masonic Light of the
York Rite
In the Beginning, God said
“Let there be light and
there was light!”
Masonic Light of the
York Rite
You represented Hiram Abif and received the Adopted Word.
Continue the York Rite road of Knowledge to find the
Master Mason’s Word.
Who is Eligible To Join
Members in Good Standing
of our
Symbolic “Craft” Lodges
Why We Are Here
You Might Be a Christian Mason
 Believe Masonry Is A Progressive Science
 Are Respected Leaders
 Possess High Standards of Integrity
 Support Worthy Causes
 Fraternal Belief In Principles
 Ready To Travel A Delightful New Road
 Your Belief in Continued Education
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What is the
YORK RITE ?
A Series of Masonic Degrees and Orders
 Exemplifies and Explains Teachings:
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– Historical Backgrounds
– Ancient Craft Customs
– Not Explained in the Symbolic Lodge
Rich in Pageantry and Color
 Dramatically Presented in Full Regalia
 No “Memory” or “Work” Lectures
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The Royal Arch Degree was maintained
as a part of the Craft until the 18th Century.
As Craftsmen you will find the Master Mason’s Word
and where it was placed after the death of our
Grand Master Hiram Abif.
“Royal Arch Masonry”
CHAPTER
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Four Capitular Degrees:
Mark Master
 Past Master ( Virtual ) Not practiced in
Canada
 Most Excellent Master
 Royal Arch
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As a Royal Master you will have a discussion
with Hiram Abif about his mortality.
How and why was the word lost, how was it discovered,
by whom and for what purpose?
The answers to these questions can be found as a
Select Master.
“ Cryptic Masonry ”
COUNCIL
Two Cryptic Degrees:
– Royal Master
– Select Master
– Super Excellent (Optional)
Assist at the Rebuilding of the 2nd Temple.
What is the origin of the Knights Templar?
Be Dubbed and Created a member of the
Valiant and Magnanimous Order of the Temple.
“Every Christian Mason Should be a Knight Templar”
“ The Chivalric Orders ”
Knight Templars
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A Preceptory of Knights Templar
Confers Four Orders
–Order
–Order
–Order
–Order
of Red Cross
of Saint Paul
of Saint John or Malta
of the Temple
YORK RITE
Philanthropies
Grand Chapter Royal Arch Masons of Manitoba
Philanthropic Fund which has provided over
95,000 dollars to charitable projects in Manitoba
 Royal Arch Research Assistance
 Cryptic Masons Medical Research Foundation
 Knight Templar Charitable Foundation
of Canada
 Knights Templar Eye Foundation
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“ YOU ”
Are Cordially Invited To Join!
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Royal Arch is the first step in your York Rite
Journey after the Craft Lodge Degrees are
completed.
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The Grand Chapter Royal Arch Masons of Manitoba
is made up of 7 Chapters located in Winnipeg,
Selkirk, Brandon, Portage la Prairie, Dauphin,
Starbuck and Flin Flon.
Be A Part of History
Action !
A
Special Time To Become A Member
 Continued Masonic Education
 Knighting In a New Century
 Sign A Petition “Now” Why Wait
 You Will Not Be Disappointed!
Travel the road of
Further Masonic Light
YORK RITE MASONRY