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TYLER’S PEDAGOGY
Karl W. Grube, Ph.D., 32°, Tyler Ann Arbor Fraternity Lodge No. 262 The term "Intender" has its historical roots in the old operative Lodges of Scotland. The “Intender” or mentor was entrusted with the instruction of new candidates. During The 1600’s, to “intend" meant to stretch out, extend, expand, increase, intensify. Today, the “education officer” of the lodge is charged with the task of imparting the basic knowledge of Masonry’s history and ritual. To this end, the Tyler of this Lodge has written a series of Q & A defining the essence of the Masonic Degrees. MASONIC
MEMORY-BUILDERS 1. A special class of builders who designed cathedrals, churches, mansions, and borough halls during the Middle Ages were _______.
Freemasons
2. _______ belonged to building crafts consisting of quarrymen, dike builders, wallers, tilers, paviors, and other skilled labors.
Masons
3. _______ projects required Freemasons and Masons from distant lands who assembled onsite and first built a fraternity lodge, homes, and barns.
Cathedral
4. Freemasons and Masons were _______ Builders of architectural structures during the Middle Ages.
Operative
5. Lodges admitted _______ men who did not follow a Freemasonry livelihood.
"Accepted" or Speculative
6. The words "Free and Accepted" Masons comes from _______ and Speculative Masonry.
Operative
7. In 1717 the first Grand Lodge of Masonry was established in ________.
England
8. Free & Accepted Masonry as practiced in worldwide lodges today is a _______ for men.
fraternity
9. Ancient Craft Masonry is organized into Grand Lodges and _______.
local lodges
10. A Mason must believe in _______ but is free to choose any religion with such a belief.
God
11. A _______ is obliged to obey the Moral Law being Men of Honour and Honestry.
Mason
12. Freemasonry is a Fraternity whereby all _______ matters lie outside its prudent forethought.
theology
13. A _______ seeks membership to Masonry of his own free will and accord.
petitioner
14. Masonry is open to the _______ as evidenced by the 200,000 books published on the craft.
public
15. Masonic Degrees are the organization of ceremonies and rites passed through by the _______.
candidate
16. G.A.O.T.U. stands for The Great Architect Of the Universe and creates a great humility for the _______.
divine
17. The symbolic working tools of a _______ are the Plumb, Square, and Compass.
Master Mason
18. Masonic _______ include, brotherliness, charity, good will, fellowship, friendship, and character.
Values
19. Rites, symbols, postures, emblems, and signs are _______ between Brother Masons.
communication tools
20. _______ was Master of his Lodge in Virginia upon ascending to the Presidency in 1789.
George Washington
21. _______ published the first Masonic book in 1734.
Benjamin Franklin
22. G.A.O.T.U. stand for _________.
Great Architect of the Universe
23. The three degrees of Ancient Craft Freemasonry compose the _______.
ritual
24. A _______ must be of lawful age; morally responsible; and ethically of good report.
petitioner
25. A petitioner must come of his own _______and accord.
free will
26. A petitioner physically must perform Masonic duties; possess _______ means for his expenses; and be acceptable to men in the lodge.
monetary
27. The Principle of _______ is fundamental to Masons in all lands.
Universality
28. Napolean, Mozart, and Frederick the Great and were active Masonic _______.
Brothers
29. Freemasonry is depicted as a _______ in Webster's Dictionary.
noun
30. _______ understand the "practice of fraternalism" better than any other organization.
Masons
31. Freemasonry is a Constituted _______ of men.
Fraternity
32. The Grand Lodge of Michigan is housed in the _______ Masonic Temple.
Grand Rapids
Reference: INTERESTING FACTS OF
FREEMASONRY Grand Lodge of Michigan
Masons 1976. ENTERED APPRENTICE
The Apprentice of Operative Masonry was a young man tied to a Master
Mason for the purpose of learning the art of building. When he qualified, his
name was entered onto the rolls of the Lodge with specific conduct expected. He
qualified for advancement by presenting his work for inspection and undergoing
examination. 1. The EA first confronts the _______.
Tyler
2. The _______ symbolizes leaving the dirt of the world outside the
temple. absent shoe
3. The _______ symbolizes initial self-restraint of the candidate.
Cabletow
4. The _______ symbolizes our devotion to the Grand Architect of the
Universe. Alter
5. The Three Great Lights of Masonry are the _______.
Bible, Square,
Compass 6. The Lodge orientation of east to west and north to south is symbolic
of _______.
universality
7. The Worshipful Master's Jewel is the _______.
Square
The Senior Warden's Jewel is the _______.
Level
8. The Junior Warden's Jewel is the _______
Plumb
9. The tools of the EA are the _______.
Common Gavel,
24" Gauge
10. The _______ symbolizes the EA.
Rough Ashlar
11. The _______ symbolizes a finished Mason.
Smooth Ashlar
12. The EA is considered the _______ of the Craft.
cornerstone
13. The Blue Lodge symbolizes the blue of the _______.
skies
14. The four Cardinal Virtues are _______.
Fortitude,
Prudence, Temperance, Justice 15. In _______ Masonry a Freemason was "free" to travel for
carving stone.
Operative
16. The EA Degree is symbolic of _______.
rebirth
17. The Square symbolizes _______.
morality 18. The Compasses symbolizes _______.
spirtuality
19. King Solomon's Temple is symbolic of the first _______.
Masonic Lodge
20. So Mote It Be
symbolizes _______.
fellowship and
reverence 21. The E.A. learns that God, Country, and People are important to
_______.
Freemasons
22. The three principal rounds of Jacob's Ladder are _______.
faith, hope,
charity 23. Rite of Discalceation is symbolic of being _______ before God.
barefoot
24. Rite of Circumambulation symbolizes walking around the alter from e-w
via the _______.
south
25. Rite of Investiture or Purification symbolizes granting of the _______.
white leather
apron 26. The lambskin or white leather apron was first worn by _______.
Jewish Priests
27. The Honorable Badge of a Mason is a term describing the ________.
white leather apron
28. The Mosaic Pavement and Indented Tessel are the _______ of the Lodge.
Ornaments
29. The three ________ in a Lodge are the sun, moon. and Worshipful
Master.
burning tapers
30. The three _______ of the Lodge are the Rough Ashlar, Smooth Ashlar,
and Trestle Board.
Moveable Jewels
31. George Washington and Brother Masons in full Masonic regalia laid the
first cornerstone in the _______. US Capitol
32. Chalk, Charcoal, and Clay are symbolic of _______.
freedom
Reference: THE CRAFT AND ITS SYMBOLS Allen E. Roberts 1974 FELLOWCRAFT
The Fellowcraft in Operative Masonry was called the Journeyman or "Passed Apprentice". In Speculative Masonry the Fellowcraft focuses on his relationship with the arts and sciences. He agrees to learn a Masonic Catechism leading to the symbolic state known as a "Perfect Ashlar".
1. The square, plumb, and level are the _______ of a Fellowcraft.
working tools
2. When you "act upon the square" you are telling the _______.
truth
3. Operative Masons used the the plumb to measure _______.
perpendiculars
4. The plumb symbolizes a Mason leading an _______ life.
upright
5. The level proves _______ in Operative Masonry.
horizontals
6. Masons "meet on the level" which symbolizes ______ of brotherhood.
equality
7. The Fellowcraft candidate is in process of building _______.
spirituality
8. Operative Masonry in England gave way to Speculative Masonry in _______.
1717
9. Dr. James Anderson, a Scottish Presbyterian minister, wrote the "constitutions" or Masonic Laws from old Masonic _______.
rituals
10. The pillar Boaz signifies _______.
strength or power
11. The pillar Jachin signifies _______.
establishment or control
12. When a candidate for the Fellowcraft Degree passes through the two pillars, he symbolically becomes a _______.
man
13. The numbers _______ have great symbolism to Masons.
3,5,7
14. The number _______ symbolizes the Lodge officers of Worshipful Master, Senior Warden, and Junior Warden.
3
The _______ Human Senses are tasting, smelling, feeling, seeing, and hearing.
5
15. The _______ Liberal Arts and Sciences are Grammar, Geometry, Arithmetic, Logic, Rhetoric, Astronomy, and Music.
7
16. The Five Orders of _______ are Tuscan, Doric, Ionic, Corinthian, and Composite.
Architercture
17. The _______ of the Fellowcraft are the Attentive Ear, Instructive tongue, and Faithful Breast.
Jewels
18. An _______ is necessary to master the lessons of Freemasonry.
Attentive Ear
19. The passing of the ritual is done with an _______.
Instructive Tongue
20. The understanding of the faithful breast is actually locked within the _______.
brain
21. The letter G suspended over the Worshipful Master alludes to _______.
Geometry
22. The letter _______ stands for the Grand Architect of the Universe.
G
23. The letter G symbolizes the faith and fellowship _______ enjoy when Lodge is open.
Brothers
24. Another name for God or the Grand Architect of the Universe is _______.
Supreme Architect
25. A Fellowcraft is taught the value of work and the importance of acquiring _______.
knowledge
26. The tuck in the apron is a place for the Fellowcraft to hold his _______.
working tools
27. The Terrestrial and Clesterial Spheres atop the Lodge Columns are derived from Ancient _______.
Israel
28. The _______ atop the Lodge Columns teach us that we Masons are to keep a straight course in life.
Spheres
29. The _______ consist of 3, 5, and 7 steps.
Winding Stairs
30. Operative Masonry _______ were paid in corn, wine, and oil.
wages
31. Corn symbolizes nurishment; wine symbolizes refreshment; and oil symbolizes _______.
joy
32. Upon completing the 2nd Degree, the candidate symbolically is a _______ ready for the Builders' work.
Perfect Ashlar
Reference: THE CRAFT AND ITS SYMBOLS Allen E. Roberts ’74. MASTER MASON
The Master Mason in Operative Masonry was called the Master or
“Master Architect.” In Speculative
Masonry the Master Mason focuses on his earthly relationship with his “life
hereafter”. He achieves immortality of man through faith in the Sacred Laws of God. 1. The Master Mason Degree is considered the candidates _______
commencement
2. The MASTER Mason Degree is the _______ Degree in Masonry.
Highest
3. Membership in other Masonic appendant bodies results from being a Master Mason in _______.
good standing
4. When you seek light you are seeking the _______.
truth
5. The _______ symbolizes your strong affiliation with the craft.
Cabletow
6. The _______ is the working tool of the Master Mason.
Trowel
7. The Master Mason symbolically uses the Trowel to spread _______.
brotherly love and affection
8. A Master Mason learns that _______ is his greatest virtue.
Charity
9. Time, Patience, and Perseverance are three Master Mason _______.
Virtues
10. The father of ritual in America was _______.
Thomas Smith Webb
11. The three Great _______ are, Wisdom, Strength, and Beauty.
Pillars
12. The Pillar of Wisdom is symbolized by our first Grand Master _______.
Solomon, King of Israel
13. The _______ is the symbol of Wisdom in the Lodge.
Worshipful Master
14. The Pillar of Strength is symbolized by _______.
Hiram, King of Tyre
15. The Pillar of Strength in our Lodge is the _______.
Senior Warden
16. The Pillar of Beauty is symbolized by _______.
Hiram Abif
17. The Pillar of Beauty in our Lodge is the _______.
Junior Warden
18.The three Grand Masters met periodically in the _______.
Sanctum Santorium or Holy of Holies
19. The Sanctum Santorium housed the 10 Commandments kept inside the ______.
Ark of the Covenant
20. In a _______, the Alter, Holy Bible, Square, and Compasses _______ symbolize the Ark of the Covenant.
Masonic Lodge
21. Near the Alter, the three lesser lights form a triangle symbolizing the _______.
Diety
22. The three steps leading to the _______ Master are emblematic of Youth, Manhood, Old Age.
Worshipful Master
23. The three steps leading to the _______ are symbolic of the Three Degrees in Masonry.
Worshipful Master
24. The Pot of Incense is symbolic of a _______.
pure heart
25. The Pot that holds the Incense is symbolic of _______.
sacrifice
26.The Bee Hive is an emblem of _______.
industry
27. The Tyler's Sword is a symbol to protect the Lodge from _______.
imposters
28. The Book of Constituitions is symbolic of _______.
Masonic Law
29. The _______ is the symbol of the Deity.
All Seeing Eye
30. The Sythe is the symbol of time and the Anchor symbolizes _______.
safety
31. Euclid's 47th and 48th problems as applied by Pythagoras are the root of _______.
Geometry
32. The Sprig of Acacia symbolizes _______.
faith Reference: THE CRAFT AND ITS SYMBOLS Allen E. Roberts 1974. …………………………………………………………………..
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