Cardinal
Virtues
Virtues
Without this steadfast faith and the grace of our heavenly father our toil would be for nothing.
What is Reverence for Sacred Things?
This constantly reminds a DeMolay of his obligations and the seven precepts of his Order.
What is the Crown?
I promise that I will honor ______; that I will never be guilty of defaming the character of any...
What is Womanhood?
... doing all in my power to repay the love and care my parents have devoted to me.
What is strive to be a better son?
These surround the crescent, are symbolic of hope and should always remind us of our obligations and duties.
What are the Stars?
The only line of the scribe in The 15th edition of Rules and Regalia "Ritual of Secret Work"
What is "Brother Master Councilor, there are in waiting several strangers who desire to become friends and Brothers in our work."
Each day affords new opportunities to stand as good and upright citizens in behalf of that beloved banner and our hallowed land.
What is Patriotism?
These honor our founder Frank S. Land and the nine youths whose ties of friendship drew them together in the formation of the Order of DeMolay.
What are the Ten Rubies?
...her flag, my flag; and her cause, my cause: and that I will_____...
What is "...obey the laws of my city, state and nation?"
Before judging others, members promise to give them this.
What is the benefit of the doubt?
...and never willingly or knowingly will I do anything, which would unfit me for the commendation of all good men.
What is "I will revere the memory of Jacques DeMolay..."?
A DeMolay can never justly be false to his vows, his promises, his friends, his God.
What is Fidelity?
This is emblematic of chivalry which we as DeMolays show through our courtesy and respect for womanhood and without which there can be no fineness of character.
What is the Helmet?
...and that I will serve my fellowmen in the spirit of the universal brotherhood.
What is "I will love and serve God."
...keeping my body free from dissipation and my mind free from the uncleanness that defiles and debauches youth.
What is live a clean and moral life?
They revised and approved the 15th edition of the "Rules and Regalia" Ritual of Secret Work.
What is the International Supreme Council.
It is this ____ that brings brings a warm feeling and a smile and makes this life more pleasant for others as it lights the pathway before us.
What is Courtesy?
This is a sign of secrecy that constantly reminds DeMolays of their duty never to reveal the secrets of our Order or to betray the confidence of a friend.
What is the Crescent?
...and will always remain silent if I cannot speak a good word for him in the presence of the uninitiated.
What is be ever loyal to a Brother of this Order?
Members promise to give others the same right that they expect from them.
What is the right to their own beliefs?
The sages named this love "agape", love for no other reason than the sake of being.
What is Filial Love?
Millions of young men such as ourselves have knelt at this symbolic Altar and dedicated themselves to the same high principles of good sonship and good citizenship.
What is Comradeship?
This symbolizes of the purity of our intentions to always remember the motto of our Order, "No DeMolay shall fail as a citizen, as a leader, and as man."
What is the five-armed white cross?
...and that i will consecrate my utmost endeavors to the defense of civil, religious, political, and intellectual liberty...
What is "I will combat every agency..."?
At the end of the obligation, members ask for this person's help.
Who is God?
These denote justice fortitude and mercy. They symbolize the increasing warfare of DeMolays against arrogance, despotism and intolerance.
What are the Crossed Swords?