Masonic Lodge Protocol

Questions and Answers

Who is introduced first at the entrance to the Temple?

The Entered Apprentices (correct)

The FellowCrafts

The Master Masons who are not Officers

The Officers

When do all sit in the Lodge?

When the M.C. is introducing the members

When the Master is seated (correct)

When the Master is standing

When the Orator is speaking

Who is exempt from being introduced by the M.C.?

The Entered Apprentices

The FellowCrafts

The Master Masons who are Officers

The Worshipful Master (correct)

Who arranges the three Great Lights in the Lodge?

The Orator Signup and view all the answers

When is the Lodge not squared?

When the three Great Lights are being arranged Signup and view all the answers

The W.M. is introduced by the M.C. after all other Officers.

False Signup and view all the answers

The I.G. tiles the lodge alone.

False Signup and view all the answers

The Orator is responsible for ensuring the Lodge is always squared.

False Signup and view all the answers

The M.C. introduces the M.Ms. who are Officers last.

False Signup and view all the answers

What is the sequence of introduction by the M.C. at the entrance to the Temple?

E.As, F.Cs, M.Ms, Officers Signup and view all the answers

What is the purpose of the I.G. rising and going to the door with a drawn sword?

To instruct the Tyler to tile the lodge Signup and view all the answers

Who is the first to report that all present are Freemasons?

J.W. Signup and view all the answers

The I.G. draws a sword when the Lodge is already tiled.

False Signup and view all the answers

When do the Brethren in the East stand to order?

When the W.M. recognizes all in the East as Freemasons Signup and view all the answers

What is the second care of the Lodge of E.A. Freemasons?

To see that all present are Freemasons Signup and view all the answers

Study Notes

Lodge Protocol

Brethren wait at the Temple entrance
The M.C. introduces members in the following order:
- Entered Apprentices (E.As.)
- Fellow Crafts (F.Cs.)
- Master Masons (M.Ms.) who are not Officers
- Officers, excluding the Worshipful Master (W.M.)
Each Brother proceeds to their designated place and stands until the M.C. escorts the W.M. to his Chair
All members sit once the W.M. is seated
From then on, the Lodge remains "squared" at all times, except when the Orator adjusts the three Great Lights

The Brethren in the Temple

The Brethren wait at the entrance to the Temple before the meeting
The M.C. introduces the members in a specific order:
- Entered Apprentices (E.As.)
- Fellow Crafts (F.Cs.)
- Master Masons (M.Ms.) who are not Officers
- Officers (excluding the Worshipful Master)

Taking Place in the Lodge

Each Brother goes to their designated place and waits, standing, until the M.C. conducts the W.M. to his Chair
All Brethren sit when the W.M. is seated
From then onwards, the Lodge is always squared, except when the Orator arranges the three Great Lights

Tiling the Lodge

The Inner Guard (I.G.) ensures the Lodge is properly tiled
The I.G. rises, draws a sword, and goes to the door
The I.G. instructs the Tyler to tile the lodge
The lodge is tiled by one knock from the Tyler and one from the I.G.
The I.G. reports after the lodge is tiled

Preparing the Lodge

Brethren wait at the Temple entrance, introduced by the Master of Ceremonies (M.C.) in the following order: Entered Apprentices (E.As.), Fellow Crafts (F.Cs.), Master Masons (M.Ms.) who are not Officers, and finally Officers (excluding the Worshipful Master, W.M.).
Each Brother proceeds to their place and stands until the W.M. is seated, after which everyone sits.

Tiling the Lodge

The Inner Guard (I.G.) ensures the Lodge is properly tiled, rising and approaching the door with a drawn sword at the "carry" position.
The I.G. instructs the Tyler to tile the Lodge, which is accomplished by one knock from the Tyler and one from the I.G.

Second Care of the Lodge

The W.M. asks the Junior Warden (J.W.) about the second care of the Lodge of E.A. Freemasons.
The J.W. replies that the second care is to see that all present are Freemasons.

Verification of Freemasons

The W.M. tasks the J.W. and Senior Warden (S.W.) to attend to the duty of verifying Freemasons.
The J.W. confirms that all in the North Column are Freemasons.
The S.W. confirms that all in the North and South Columns are Freemasons.
The W.M. recognizes all in the East as Freemasons.

Lodge Protocols

When the W.M. gives the order, Brethren rise and face East, with each coming to order as the Warden approaches them.
The W.M. and Brethren in the East stand to order.