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Symbolism of the

EnteredApprentice Degree

The Lodge System of

Masonic Education

The Grand Lodge of Georgia

F. & A. M.

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An Interpretation ofthe Ritual

The Masonic Lodge room

is represented as a symbol

of the world.

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The Ritual

The West Gate where thecandidate enters

represents his birth.

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The Ritual

When the candidatesalutes he signifies his

obedience to the

Lodge officers.

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The Ritual

When he follows his guideand fears no danger, he

expresses his

trust in and

loyalty to thefraternity.

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The Ritual

He takes his first steps into

a new life, leaving the

darkness of the profaneworld for the light of

Freemasonry.

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Symbols of the

First Degree The Hoodwink

The Cable Tow

The Lodge

The Entrance

The Reception

Circumambulation

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Symbols

The East

The Altar

The Obligation

The Great

Lights

The LesserLights

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The Word & Grip

The Apron The Northeast Corner

The Working Tools

The Worshipful Master

Symbols

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Hoodwink &

Cable Tow

The Hoodwink represents the

darkness of the uninitiated man.

The Cable Tow

symbolizes theexternal restraints

by which a man is

controlled.

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The Lodge

The Lodge symbolizes

the world of Masonry.

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Entering the Lodge

The Ceremony of Entrance signifies

birth and entry into Masonry.

The Reception

symbolizes the

penalty forviolations of the

obligations.

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Circumambulation

This Rite

represents the

progressive

journey of

Masonic life and

the search for

light.

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The East &

the AltarThe East is a symbol of

the source of light.

The Altar is a symbol of the

worship of God.

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The Obligation

The Obligation

signifies the nature

and place of obligation

in human life.

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The Great Lights

The Holy Bible

The Square

The Compass

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The Lesser Lights

The Sun

The Moon

The Worshipful Master

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Word, Grip, & Apron

The Word & Grip are

our means of

recognition.

The Apron is the emblem of

purity and blamelessness.

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The Northeast Corner

Halfway between a

place of darkness and

the source of light.

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The

Working Tools

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The WorshipfulMaster

A symbol and executiveofficer of the Lodge.