Most Worshipful Grand Lodge of Free & Accepted Masons of Washington Masonic Research and Education Committee

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1 CANDIDATE COACHING CHECKLIST Coach: Candidate: Date & Initial: 1 Degree Proficiency 2 Degree Proficiency 3 Degree Proficiency 2016 Most Worshipful Grand Lodge of Free & Accepted Masons of Washington Masonic Research and Education Committee

2 To the Master As a candidate begins his journey into Masonry, let us take a personal interest in him. Let us cultivate the new Brother in a spirit of fellowship, friendship, unity, and peace. He is uncertain. He is a neophyte. He needs strength and, most of all, guidance. He needs understanding and support. His future successes are in his present education, orientation, and acceptance. Those who are assigned to assist him in the memory work should also help in communicating, within the limits of each Degree, the sound educational process of understanding, knowledge, and awareness. The memory work is important, but it can only be effective if it is accompanied by understanding. It is not enough to memorize. We must relate, educate, stimulate, and concentrate on his awareness, understanding, and illumination. General Information In this chain of instruction, the most intimate contact the candidate his with his Lodge is his coach. The candidate s view of Masonry as a strong, virile, and worthwhile institution is more likely to be gained through an evening spent with a personable and knowledgeable coach than through the actual Conferral of the Degrees themselves. It is the coach who makes these things come alive. It is the coach who, by answering questions and discussing ideas, leads the candidate to new concepts and new interest in the scope of Freemasonry. To be a successful coach, the Brother must be thoroughly versed in the ritual of the Degrees. He should be familiar with the history of his Lodge and be generally knowledgeable in the history and symbolism of Masonry. You have been assigned as the coach because of your proficiency in the ritual and interest in Freemasonry. The purpose of this document is to aid you in presenting to the candidate the basic curriculum necessary for his Masonic education and understanding.

3 Procedure The establishment of a rapport with your candidate will be one of the most rewarding experiences of your Masonic career. Remember, be courteous, patient, and understanding. Each learning session should begin with a discussion of some phase of the Degree, as covered in the outline, followed by the Posting Lecture memory work, and concluded with a question period by the candidate. The coach should mark off those subjects covered to assure that all of the topics have been presented. All subjects listed are to be found in the New Candidate Education Program book. The candidate must learn the appropriate Posting Lecture of each Degree before advancement, but should also be instructed in all of the signs, words, and proper steps for each Degree. This pamphlet is presented to the Coach when he is assigned to a candidate by the Worshipful Master. The coach should date the front page as the Degree is completed. When the candidate has proven proficient on all three Degrees, the booklet should be given to the candidate for his reference. If the coach changes for any reason, the pamphlet should be passed on to the new coach.

4 Entered Apprentice 1. Step 2. Grip & Word 3. Apron 4. Preparation for the Degree in your heart 5. Preparation for the Degree in the preparation room 6. The Ceremony Reception and Circumambulation 7. The Ceremony The Obligation 8. The Ceremony The Working Tools 9. The Lecture King Solomon s Temple & Lodges 10. The Lecture jewels, ornaments, and principals 11. Living Masonry 12. Lodge Officers & organization 13. The rights and responsibilities of an Entered Apprentice 14. Review of the Entered Apprentice Lecture 15. Review of the Entered Apprentice Charge 16. Masonic Courtesies 17. Review 18. Posting lecture memorized 19. Written test passed

5 Fellowcraft 1. Step 2. Pass and token of the pass 3. Grip and Word 4. Apron 5. Ritual of the Second Degree 6. Teachings of Freemasonry 7. Meaning and origin of the term Fellowcraft 8. Symbolism of the Degree 9. Masonry at the state level 10. The Degree preparation 11. The Degree reception and Obligation 12. The Degree Working Tools 13. The Middle Chamber Porch, Pillars, and Stairs 14. The Middle Chamber Wages and Jewels 15. The Middle Chamber G Lecture and Charge 16. Review of the Fellowcraft Ritual 17. Rights, responsibilities, duties, and privileges of a Fellowcraft 18. Review of the EA Degree 19. Posting lecture memorized 20. Written test passed

6 Master Mason 1. Step 2. Pass and token of the pass 3. Grip and Word 4. Apron 5. GMW 6. Hailing Sign 7. The Master introduction, preparation, and significance 8. The Master the Lodge room 9. The Master the Obligation 10. The Master the Working Tools 11. The legend the Temple and its three Grand Masters 12. The legend ruffians and low twelve 13. The legend low twelve 14. The legend Raising 15. The lecture explanations 16. The lecture monitorial symbols 17. The lecture private symbols 18. Lessons and landmarks 19. Rights and responsibilities of a Master Mason 20. Review of EA Degree 21. Review of FC Degree 22. Posting lecture memorized 23. Passed written test

7 Additional Information The Brother becomes an enrolled member of the Lodge upon the completion of the Master Mason Degree, paying his dues, and signing the By-Laws. He should then be informed of the following: 1. Review and explain Lodge By-Laws 2. The Washington Masonic Code 3. The purpose and function of Grand Lodge 4. Demonstrate Grand Honors public and private 5. Etiquette, dress, and decorum 6. History of the Lodge 7. History of Grand Lodge* 8. Temple/center operation and organization 9. Balloting and voting 10. Masonic public occasions 11. Masonic funerals/services 12. Masonry and the community 13. Masonic literature what it is and how to get it 14. Visitations and examinations *Refer to VWB Paul Harvey s Not Made with Hands, available from the Grand Lodge office.