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Getting Back to Basics

Getting Back to Basics. Why Does Freemasonry Exist?. Why Does Freemasonry Exist?. 1. To promote personal development by the practice of moral principles. Why Does Freemasonry Exist?. 1. To promote personal development by the practice of moral principles.

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Getting Back to Basics

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  1. Getting Back to Basics Grand Lodge F.&A.M. of WIisconsin

  2. Why Does Freemasonry Exist? Grand Lodge F.&A.M. of WIisconsin

  3. Why Does Freemasonry Exist? 1. To promote personal development by the practice of moral principles. Grand Lodge F.&A.M. of WIisconsin

  4. Why Does Freemasonry Exist? 1. To promote personal development by the practice of moral principles. 2. To be of service to those suffering unfortunate circumstances. Grand Lodge F.&A.M. of WIisconsin

  5. Why Does Freemasonry Exist? 1. To promote personal development by the practice of moral principles. 2. To be of service to those suffering unfortunate circumstances. 3. To foster friendship and cooperation among all people Grand Lodge F.&A.M. of WIisconsin

  6. What is the Central Point of the EA Degree? Grand Lodge F.&A.M. of WIisconsin

  7. What is the Central Point of the EA Degree? • To Learn. Grand Lodge F.&A.M. of WIisconsin

  8. What is the Central Point of the EA Degree? • To Learn. Moral Principles. Grand Lodge F.&A.M. of WIisconsin

  9. What is the Central Point of the EA Degree? • To Learn. Moral Principles. • Brotherly Love, Relief, Truth, Temperance, Fortitude, Prudence, Justice, Fidelity, Circumspection, Faith, Hope, Charity. Grand Lodge F.&A.M. of WIisconsin

  10. What is the Central Point of the EA Degree? • To Learn. Moral Principles. • Brotherly Love, Relief, Truth, Temperance, Fortitude, Prudence, Justice, Fidelity, Circumspection, Faith, Hope, Charity. In youth, as Entered Apprentices, we ought industriously to occupy our minds in the attainment of useful knowledge. Grand Lodge F.&A.M. of WIisconsin

  11. What is the Central Point of the FC Degree? Grand Lodge F.&A.M. of WIisconsin

  12. What is the Central Point of the FC Degree? • To Execute. Grand Lodge F.&A.M. of WIisconsin

  13. What is the Central Point of the FC Degree? • To Execute. Moral Principles. Grand Lodge F.&A.M. of WIisconsin

  14. What is the Central Point of the FC Degree? • To Execute. Moral Principles. • Cast from clay, (in the clay-grounds) we are to spend the length of our lives (the River Jordan between Succoth and Zeredatha) strengthening our souls (our hollow pillars) with the tools (archives of Masonry) necessary to prevail over destructive acts of God (inundations) and destructive acts of man (conflagrations). Grand Lodge F.&A.M. of WIisconsin

  15. What is the Central Point of the FC Degree? • To Execute. Moral Principles. • Cast from clay, (in the clay-grounds) we are to spend the length of our life (the River Jordan between Succoth and Zeredatha) strengthening our souls (our hollow pillars) with the tools (archives of Masonry) necessary to prevail over destructive acts of God (inundations) and destructive acts of man (conflagrations). In Manhood, as Fellowcrafts, we should apply that knowledge to the discharge of our respective duties to God, our neighbor, and ourselves. Grand Lodge F.&A.M. of WIisconsin

  16. What is the Central Point of the MM Degree? Grand Lodge F.&A.M. of WIisconsin

  17. What is the Central Point of the MM Degree? • To Reflect. Grand Lodge F.&A.M. of WIisconsin

  18. What is the Central Point of the MM Degree? • To Reflect. Are we prepared? Grand Lodge F.&A.M. of WIisconsin

  19. What is the Central Point of the MM Degree? • To Reflect. Are we prepared? • If death were to strike, do we have confidence that our acts on this earth and the strength of our faith will qualify us to pass judgment for life eternal? Grand Lodge F.&A.M. of WIisconsin

  20. What is the Central Point of the MM Degree? • To Reflect. Are we prepared? • If death were to strike, do we have confidence that our acts on this earth and the strength of our faith will qualify us to pass judgment for life eternal? In age, as Master Masons, we may enjoy the happy reflections consequent on a well-spent life, and die in the hope of a glorious immortality. Grand Lodge F.&A.M. of WIisconsin

  21. What is the Purpose of a Lodge? Grand Lodge F.&A.M. of WIisconsin

  22. What is the Purpose of a Lodge? To Make New Masons. Grand Lodge F.&A.M. of WIisconsin

  23. How do we Succeed in Fulfilling the Purpose of a Lodge? Grand Lodge F.&A.M. of WIisconsin

  24. How do we Succeed in Fulfilling the Purpose of a Lodge? By Cultivating Relationships Grand Lodge F.&A.M. of WIisconsin

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