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On The Threshold

On The Threshold. The Nature of Freemasonry. Compassionate and Educational Brotherly Love, Relief, Truth Belief in Deity is required Upholds law and constitutional government A private fraternity Means of recognition are a privilege. A Brief History of Freemasonry. “Operative” Masons

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On The Threshold

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  1. OnTheThreshold

  2. The Natureof Freemasonry • Compassionate and Educational • Brotherly Love, Relief, Truth • Belief in Deity is required • Upholds law and constitutional government • A private fraternity • Means of recognition are a privilege

  3. A Brief History of Freemasonry • “Operative” Masons • “Speculative” Masons • First Grand Lodge in 1717 • First American Grand Lodge in 1733 • 51 Grand Lodges in America • First Ohio Lodge – American Union #1 • Ohio Grand Lodge formed in 1808

  4. Subordinate Lodge Structure • Actions of a Lodge • Twelve Lodge Officers • “Worshipful” stems from Old English • Master’s powers and responsibilities

  5. Three Degrees of Freemasonry • Conferred in a serious and professional manner and contain many symbolic meanings • Always treated with dignity and respect

  6. TheFirst Degree • Mental preparation • Physical preparation according to ancient tradition • Listen carefully

  7. Membership is a lifetime commitment with a lifetime of rewards.

  8. The First Degree: Entered Apprentice

  9. Welcome

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