Tutorial Series II
Tutorial Series II by Stephen J. Goulding Mentor Lodge of Union 38
Continuing on from the Officers of the Lodge and the Officers of the Royal Arch, we progress on to the Tutorial Series II
This is a 9 part tutorial series on the essential aspects of Freemasonry. Each part published monthly in The Square
This article series is ideally suited for Freemasons around the world who want to learn more about the essential aspects of Freemasonry
Series Chapters:
Morality, Allegory, Symbols
Vows of Fidelity
The North East Corner
Jacobs Ladder
Winding Staircase
Charges in Each Degree
Commentary on the Charge after Initiation
Commentary on the Second Degree Charge
Commentary on the Third Degree Charge
Article by: Stephen J. Goulding
Stephen was initiated into Freemasonry in 1978 in Tylney Lodge No. 5856 (UGLE). He was Master in 1989 & 2004.
He was Master of the Lodge of Union 38 (UGLE) in 2018. He is also a PZ in the Holy Royal Arch and PM in the Mark Degree.
Stephen served 30 years in the Metropolitan Police Service (London, England) before going into education in 2000, where he became a college lecturer and a mentor for both the college and the University of Greenwich (London, England). Now retired, he teaches Tai Chi and Qigong in the community.
Facebook: Steve Goulding-Tai Chi West Sussex–Chi at Chi
Morality veiled in allegory and illustrated by symbols
A phrase that immediately comes to mind when describing Freemasonry – Morality veiled in allegory and illustrated by symbols. Let us have a look at what this phrase actually means.
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Vows of Fidelity
The taking of a ‘Vow of Fidelity’. Oaths, Vows and Covenants
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Perambulations
When we look at the ritual book the deacons are told to ‘perambulate’ with the candidate. So what does this really mean?
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The North East Corner: A Lesson on Charity
The ritual of the North East corner is a powerful piece of teaching. Let us examine that piece of ritual more closely; the lesson on charity.
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Jacob’s Ladder
On the First Degree tracing board the most dominant feature is Jacob’s Ladder stretching from Earth to Heaven. Being straight, it is the shortest and quickest way to reach heaven, and being straight you can see the end goal.
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The Winding Staircase
Steps to the Making of a Master. The symbolism of each step of the winding staircase is to continue your personal development throughout your life, right up to your last breath in this world.
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The Charges in Each Degree
The ‘Old Charges’ have come down to us, containing the rules and regulations by which Lodges should be run and the moral and social standards to which each Lodge member should adhere.
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Commentary on the Charge after Initiation
A more detailed explanation in order for us to understand the Charge after Initiation
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Commentary on the Second Degree Charge
In the second degree we learn about being an educated man. Skilful, not only in the Craft itself but also how to communicate and manage others. This Commentary looks at the second degree charge in detail.
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Commentary on the Third Degree Charge
The Third Degree Charge invites the candidate to reflect on his life as both a ‘moral’ and ‘educated’ man, and to contemplate on what may be missing in his life. The ‘genuine secrets of a Master Mason’.
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