What stage of Life does the Master Mason degree represent?
The stage of Life that the Master Mason degree represent is "AGE"
What is the principle working tool of a Master Mason?
The principle working tool of the Master Mason is the "Trowel"
How many Master Masons constitute a Lodge of Master Masons and who are they?
Three (3) Master Masons constitute a Lodge. They are The Master Mason, The Senior and Junior Warden.
What does N.G.L. stand for?
N.G.L. stands for National Grand Lodge.
What is the name of our National Grand Master?
Our National Grand Master is the Honorable _____________.
What does "AGE" in this stage of Life symbolize?
"AGE" symbolizes "Victory over Death and Immortality of the Soul"
What does the "Trowel" represent?
The trowel is an instrument made use of by operative masons to spread the cement which unites a building into one common mass; but we, as Free and Accepted Masons are taught to make use of it for the more noble and glorious purpose of spreading the cement of brotherly love and affection; that cement which unites us into one sacred band, or society of friends and brothers, among whom no contention should ever exist, but that noble contention, or rather emulation, of who best can work and best agree.
What are your knocks to gain admittance toa Master Masons Lodge?
Three (3) Knocks are used to gain admittance.
What does F.A.A.Y.M. stand for?
F.A.A.Y.M. stands for Free and Accepted Ancient York Mason.
What is the name of our Grand Master?
Our Most Worshipful St. Andrews Grand Master is the Honorable ___________.
Who was Hiram Abif?
Hiram Abif (also Hiram Abiff) is identified as a widow's son from the tribe of Naphtali, with a father from Tyre. And, is referred to as a skilled craftsman and metalworker.
For Master Mason, What is the Bible opened on and Biblical Scripture referenced too?
Ecclesiastes 12:1-7
(1) Remember your Creator in the days of your youth, before the days of trouble come and the years approach when you will say, “I find no pleasure in them”, (2) before the sun and the light and the moon and the stars grow dark, and the clouds return after the rain; (3) when the keepers of the house tremble, and the strong men stoop, when the grinders cease because they are few, and those looking through the windows grow dim; (4) when the doors to the street are closed and the sound of grinding fades; when people rise up at the sound of birds, but all their songs grow faint; (5) when people are afraid of heights and of dangers in the streets; when the almond tree blossoms and the grasshopper drags itself along and desire no longer is stirred. Then people go to their eternal home and mourners go about the streets. (6) Remember him—before the silver cord is severed, and the golden bowl is broken; before the pitcher is shattered at the spring, and the wheel broken at the well, (7) and the dust returns to the ground it came from, and the spirit returns to God who gave it.
What does the symbolic act of Master Masons three knocks represent?
The Master Masons three knocks represents a request for admission, a desire for enlightenment, and a connection to the Holy Trinity.
What does PHO and NC stand for?
PHO and NC stand for Prince Hall Origin and National Compact.
What is our title or what are we called in this degree?
In this Degree, we are called "Brother"
Who are the Three Ruffians and what are they known for?
The Three Ruffians are JUBELA, JUBELO AND JUBELUM. They are known for the Death of Grand Master Hiram Abif for his refusal to disclose the Master Mason's Secret.
What does ‘The All Seeing Eye” represent?
The symbol of the "All Seeing Eye" serves as a reminder to Freemasons of the watchfulness of the Great Architect of the Universe (Deity).
What does the "Five Points of Fellowship" in Freemasonry promote among its members?
The "Five Points of Fellowship" in Freemasonry promote "Mutual Support, Compassion, Trust, and Guidance" among members.
What is the name of our Grand Lodge?
The Most Worshipful St. Andrews Grand Lodge of Missouri
What is the names of our St. John's #2 Worshipful Master, Senior Warden, and Junior Warden?
The names of our St. John's #2 Leadership are:
Worshipful Master - Brother ___________
Senior Warden - Brother _____________
Junior Warden - Brother _____________
What is taught by the use of the Three Ruffians?
Rewards can not be attained by illicit means. The Three Ruffians represent "Ignorance, Prejudice, and Greed". They are the forces of evil that are constantly attempting to undo and defeat the forces of good.
What are the Five (5) Points of Fellowship?
The Five (5) Point of Fellowship are "Foot to foot, Knee to knee, Breast to breast, Hand to back, and Mouth to ear (or whispered counsel)".
Mutual Support, Compassion, Trust, and Guidance symbolically represent of the duties and responsibilities that Masons owe to each other, which are?
The symbolic representation of the duties and responsibilities that Masons owe to each other are encouraging "Brotherly Love, Relief, and Truth.
What is the name of our (Subordinate) Lodge
St. John #2 Lodge
What is a "Clandestine Lodge"?
A Lodge that has not been issued a Charter from a Grand Lodge.