Royal Arch Pt.1
Question: Are you a Royal Arch Mason
Your Answer: "I Am that I Am"
What is the color of this Royal Arch degree?
The Color of the Royal Arch Degree is "Red".
Where were you prepared to be exalted to the Most Sublime degree of a Royal Arch Mason?
We were prepared in a room adjoining a regular and duly constituted Chapter of Royal Arch Masons.
Where is the High Priest stationed, and what are his duties?
The high Priest is stationed in the sanctum sanctorum. His duty, with the King and Scribe, is to sit in the Grand Council, to form plans, and give directions to the workmen.
What is the name of our (Subordinate) Chapter?
The name of our (Subordinate) Chapter is: ____________________
Question: How shall I know you to be a Royal Arch Mason
By Three (3) times (x) Three (3). *** *** ***
What is the name of your meeting place called?
The Meeting Place is called a "Chapter".
What are the working tools of a Royal Arch Mason?
The working tools of a Royal Arch Mason are a Pick, a Spade, and a Crow.
Where is the Principal Sojourner's station and what is his duty?
The Principal Sojourner is stationed at the left hand in front of Grand Council; duty, to bring the blind by a way that they know not; to lead them in paths they have not known; to make darkness light before them, and crooked things straight.
What is the name of our Grand Chapter?
Our Grand Chapter's name is: ________________
(We currently don't have a Grand Chapter)
How many degrees are in the Royal Arch?
There are Four (4) Degrees in the Royal Arch
What is your title or what are you called in this Royal Arch degree?
We are called "Companion" in this Royal Arch degree.
What is the use of the working tool of a "Crow"?
The working tool of a "Crow" is used by operative masons to describe circles--every part of the circumference of which is equally near and equally distant from its centre; so is every creature whom God hath made equally near and equally dear.
Where is the Royal Arch Captain's station and What is his duty?
The Royal Arch Captain is stationed at the inner veil, or entrance to the sanctum sanctorum; duty, to guard the same, and see that none pass but such as are duly qualified, and have the proper passwords, and the signet of truth.
What is the name of our High Priest?
The name of our High Priest is: Companion ____________________
What are the names of the Four (4) Degrees in the Royal Arch?
4th degree - Mark Master
5th degree - Past Master
6th degree - Most Excellent Master
7th degree - Royal Arch Mason
How many Companions are needed to "Open" a Royal Arch Chapter?
Nine (9) or more Companions are needed to "Open" a Royal Arch chapter.
Have you a sign in this Degree and what does it allude? (Demonstrate the Duegard)
(Show the Duegard)
The Duegard alludes to the way and manner in which my hands were involuntarily placed on arriving at the arch, to guard my eyes from the intense light and heat that arose therefrom above.
What are the Four (4) colors of the Veils and what do they allude?
The Four (4) colors of the Veils are Blue, Purple, Scarlet and White.
They allude to the Four Tribes of the Children of Israel, who bore the banners through the wilderness, (viz.: Judah, Reuben, Ephraim and Dan)
What is the name of our Grand High Priest?
The name of our Grand High Priest is: Companion ______________.
(We currently don't have a Grand Chapter)
For Royal Arch, What is the Bible opened on and Biblical Scripture Referenced too?
Exodus 5
Primarily focuses on the direct confrontation between Moses and Pharaoh, and the subsequent increase in oppression of the Israelites. God, through Moses, demands that Pharaoh release the Israelites to worship Him in the wilderness. Pharaoh, however, refuses and instead increases the Israelites' workload, demanding they produce the same amount of bricks without straw. This chapter highlights the resistance of earthly power to divine authority and the increasing hardship faced by the Israelites before their eventual deliverance.
Name all the Companions are needed to "Open" a Royal Arch Chapter.
High Priest, King, Scribe, Treasurer, Captain of the Host, Royal Arch Captain, Principle Sojourner, Grandmasters of the 1st, 2nd, & 3rd Veils
What is the equilateral or perfect triangle upon which the word is formed emblematical of?
The Perfect Triangle; the three certain attributes of Deity--namely, Omniscience, Omnipotence, and Omnipresence, for as the three equal legs or angles form but one triangle, so the three attributes constitute but one God.
What do the Four (4) colors of the Veils denote?
The Blue Veil denotes Friendship, and is the principal color of a Master Mason.
The Purple Veil denotes the intimate connection between this most sublime degree, and ancient Craft Masonry.
The Scarlet Veil denotes the fervency and zeal which should actuate all Royal Arch Masons, and is the peculiar color of this Degree.
The White Veil denotes the purity of life and rectitude of conduct which should govern all those who seek to gain admission into that Sanctum Sanctorum, or Holy of Holies.
What is the name of the National High Priest?
Our National High Priest is: Companion _______________________