This Presentation is brought to you by your

Local York Rite & The Grand York Rite of Kentucky

WELCOME !

“ FURTHER LIGHT IN FREEMASONRY ”

NO MORE COMPETITION

WE WORK TOGETHER,

OR WE SUFFER TOGETHER

Masonic Light of the

York Rite

In the Beginning, God said

“Let there be light and

there was light!”

Masonic Light of the

York Rite

You represented Hiram Abif and received a Substitute Word

Continue the York Rite path of knowledge to find the

long lost Master’s Word

Who is Eligible To Join

Members in Good Standing

of our

Symbolic Lodges

Why the York Rite? Because one or more of the following describe

YOU ...

– I am a Christian Mason

– I Believe Freemasonry is a Progressive Science

– I am a Respected Leader

– I Possess High Standards of Integrity

– I Support Worthy Causes

– I have a Fraternal Belief in Principles

– I am ready to Travel a Delightful New Road

– I Believe in Continued Masonic Education

What is the

YORK RITE?

A Series of Masonic Degrees and Orders

Exemplifies and explains teachings not addressed

in the Symbolic Lodge:

– Historical Backgrounds

– Ancient Craft Customs

Rich in pageantry and color

Dramatically presented in full regalia/costumes

No “Memory” or “Work” Lectures

“Royal Arch Masonry”

CHAPTER

Four Capitular Degrees: Mark Master

Past Master (Virtual)

Most Excellent Master

Royal Arch

The Royal Arch Degree was maintained as a

part of the Craft until the 18th Century.

As Craftsmen you will learn how to collect your wages, assist in

the rebuilding of the Temple, find the Master’s Word, and learn

where it was placed before the death of our

Grand Master Hiram Abif.

“Cryptic Masonry”

COUNCIL

Three Cryptic Degrees:

Royal Master

Select Master

Super Excellent Master**Although optional, it is very educational !!!!!

As a Royal Master you will have a discussion

with Hiram Abif about his mortality.

How and why was the word saved, what happened prior to its

discovery, by whom, and for what purpose?

The answers to these questions can be found as a

Select Master.

“The Knights

Templar”

COMMANDERY

Three Chivalric Orders Order of the Red Cross

Order of Malta

Order of the Temple

“Every Christian Mason Should be a Knight Templar”

Assist at the Rebuilding of the 2nd Temple.

What is the origin of the Knights Templar?

Be Dubbed and Created a member of the

Valiant and Magnanimous Order of the Temple.

YORK RITE

Philanthropies

Grand Chapter Royal Arch Masons– Royal Arch Research Assistance

Grand Council Cryptic Masons– Cryptic Masons Medical Research Foundation

Grand Commandery Knights Templar– Knights Templar Eye Foundation

Are Cordially Invited to Join! We meet Once or twice monthly (Depending on

your local Bodies) in a setting like that of a Symbolic Lodge, and each has it’s own distinct ritual

Chapters, Councils, and Commanderies are located all over the state

Initiation Fees range from $100.00 to $200.00

Annual dues range from $20.00 to $150.00 inclusive

“YOU”

Be a Part of History

Action!

A Special Time to Become a Member

Continued Masonic Education

Knighting in a New Century

Sign a Petition , Why Wait?

You Will Not Be Disappointed!

“Now”

Travel the road of

Further Masonic Light

YORK RITE MASONRY

Ask for a Petition

Brought to you by your Local York Rite

and The Grand York Rite of Kentucky

For More Information, Contact: A member of your local York Rite Bodies

– A Masonic Leader you Respect, and/or someone from

– The Grand York Rite of Kentucky

Thank you for your

attention!