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Freemasonry in Maine
A Handbook for all Masons
Table of Contents
Chapter I - Our Masonic Fraternity
Freemasonry Defined
The Ancient Origins of the Craft
Freemasonry: Its purposes for Masons and Mankind
Declaration
Our Masonic Tenets
The Universal Masonic Landmarks
Teaching Through the Use of Symbolism
The Vision of Freemasonry in Maine
Chapter II - The Mason and His Lodge
Membership in a Symbolic or Blue Lodge
The Qualifications to Become a Mason
The Duties and Privileges of Lodge Membership
Serving Your Lodge
Lodge Organization and Officers
Masonic Protocol
Lodge Apparel
Pocket Jewels
Lapel Insignia
Masonic Titles
Official Correspondence
Other Lodge Etiquette
Lodge Dues and Contributions
Balloting on New Lodge Members
Subjects Not Proper for Discussion in Lodge
Chapter III - The Three Degrees of Ancient Craft Masonry
The Philosophy of Freemasonry
Proper Preparation of The Candidate
The Three Degrees
The First Degree - Entered Apprentice
The Second Degree - Fellow Craft
The Third Degree - Master Mason
Symbols and Instructional Elements
Symbolism of the First Degree
First Section
Second Section
Summary
Symbolism of the Second Degree
First Section
Second Section
Summary
Symbolism of The Third Degree
First Section
Second Section
Emblems
Summary - The Masonic Degrees
Chapter IV - Enjoying Freemasonry Beyond Your Blue Lodge
Visiting Other Lodges
Collateral Masonic Bodies
Scottish Rite Masonry
York Rite Masonry
Shrine
Other Members of the Masonic Family of Organizations
Order of DeMolay for Boys
Order of Rainbow for Girls
Order of Eastern Star
The Order of the White Shrine of Jerusalem
The Order of the Amaranth
The Daughters of the Nile
The Social Order of the Beauceant
Symbols of the Family of Masonic Organizations
The Grand Lodge Era
Titles of Grand Lodges
Grand Lodge Organization and Administration
The Josiah Hayden Drummond Medal
The Simon Greenleaf Medal
Chapter VI - Opportunities for More Light
Grand Lodge Library
Museum of Our National Heritage
Ten Good Masonic Books
Chapter VII - Masonic Charities
Charity, A Masonic Way of Life
The Heart of the Masonic Family
The Principal Charities of Freemasonry
Chapter VIII - Frequently Asked Questions About Freemasonry
Is Freemasonry a Secret Society?
Is Freemasonry a Religion?
Can an Atheist Become a Mason?
Can a Catholic Become a Mason?
May I have Masonic Membership in Multiple Lodges?
Can Masons Solicit New Members?
What is the Proper Protocol for Masonic Funerals?
Conclusion
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