This handbook should be studied carefully as it outlines many of the things associated with this degree in order to help each mason better understand it.
Fellowcraft degree carpet.
I will now introduce the reader to the second degree of masonry.
To that end enclosed is a full color rendering of the stairstep lecture carpet i had designed for our lodge.
Very large approx 32 x 46 used in masonic lodges for a very long time.
His awe his inherent capabilities his undaunted lust to imitate the divine plan from.
In one sense the fellowcraft degree symbolizes the stage of adulthood.
Form are arranged upon the carpet so as to represent three five and seven steps or stairs.
Fellowcraft degree of freemasonry as practiced in the state of nevada circa 1986.
To begin with the degree samples the experience of the builder.
It is generally called passing as will be seen in the lecture.
Some lodges especially those in the large cities employ real steps but in most country lodges the painted boards are used.
Preparation of candidate fellow craft degree he is ushered into the preparation room as before and divested of all his clothing as in the preceding degree in this case the right leg of the old drawers is raised up above the knee the right sleeve of the shirt is rolled up above the elbow the slipper is now put upon the left foot the left heel being slip shod.
The following abbreviations are used throughout this ritual.
There are various ways that the meaning of the fellowcraft degree and its place between the first and third degrees of masonry have been explained.
In learning and education we must listen if the work is to be properly transmitted from generation to generation.
Extremely rare 19th century masonic carpet.
Attentive ear instructive tongue and faithful breast.
Second or fellow craft degree initiation.
This is the end of the fellow craft degree or second degree in masonry.
After he is clothed and the necessary arrangements made for his reception such as placing the columns and floor carpet if they have any and the candidate is reconducted.
Masonic fellowcraft carpet antique 3 5 7 steps freemasonry masons fellow craft.
The jewels of a fellowcraft.
Give me the pass word of a fellow craft.
Now obtain it from the brethren on the right and left and communicate it to the worshipful master in the east.
The life of freemasonry depends on ears that are attentive.
The fellow craft degree embodies a great deal of knowledge and wisdom and its symbols and lessons can take a lifetime to penetrate.
A view of the fellow craft degree and the instructor s role.
The fellowcraft degree embodies a great deal of knowledge and wisdom and its symbols and lessons can take a lifetime to penetrate.
Is as rich in color and design as a persian rug and which has such a vital place in the three steps of the master s carpet.
