ADVANCED DEGREES
Now that you have an understanding of what the basic degrees
are, before we proceed further, you must understand that there are other bodies
within Masonry that once you have reach the Sublime Degree of Master Mason you will be
entitle to join.
But before going further and you read about what each Masonic
body is about, please take a look at the Masonic
Degrees Structure. This will provide you a general overview and will make it
easy to understand on how the Masonic structure is set up.
As stated earlier, once achieving the "sublime
degree" of Master Mason in the "Blue" Lodge, a Freemason arrives
at a broad vista of opportunity for fellowship enhancement.
First, bodies of the York Rite and Scottish Rite offer ritual
instruction for a continuous search for "Masonic Light".
Advancement through these bodies not only invites participation in this Masonic
network, but also promotes a more comprehensive understanding of its ritualistic
system of ceremonies, doctrines, and symbols. Secondly, you have the Shriners,
but one thing you must remember, each member of other Masonic bodies is a
Mason first.
No Mason is required to advance beyond his Blue Lodge or
participate actively in its ritual or business affairs, but those who do so find
personal fulfillment in the rewards of public speaking, teaching, community
work, and even music and the dramatic arts.
Now a brief explanation of the other Masonic bodies that you may be able to affiliate
once you reach the Sublime degree of a Master Mason.
Scottish Rites, an
explanation of its jewels, and
The Book of the Ancient and Accepted Scottish
Rite of Freemasonry 1914
York Rites
Shriners
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