Masonic Lodge Protocol
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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?

    <p>The Orator</p> Signup and view all the answers

    When is the Lodge not squared?

    <p>When the three Great Lights are being arranged</p> Signup and view all the answers

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

    <p>False</p> Signup and view all the answers

    The I.G. tiles the lodge alone.

    <p>False</p> Signup and view all the answers

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

    <p>False</p> Signup and view all the answers

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

    <p>False</p> Signup and view all the answers

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

    <p>E.As, F.Cs, M.Ms, Officers</p> Signup and view all the answers

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

    <p>To instruct the Tyler to tile the lodge</p> Signup and view all the answers

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

    <p>J.W.</p> Signup and view all the answers

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

    <p>False</p> Signup and view all the answers

    When do the Brethren in the East stand to order?

    <p>When the W.M. recognizes all in the East as Freemasons</p> Signup and view all the answers

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

    <p>To see that all present are Freemasons</p> 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.

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    This quiz covers the protocol and procedure to be followed in a Masonic Lodge, including the order of introductions and seating arrangements.

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