Basic Education for Candidates
In
addition to the memorized proficiency, each candidate is expected to read an education
booklet designed specifically for the degree, which he has most recently
completed. To demonstrate his understanding of the material, he is asked to
answer several questions about the material.
The following booklets are produced by the Grand Lodge of California as
part of the Basic Education for Candidates Program. They do not reveal any of the esoteric
portions of the Ritual and their contents may be freely discussed/shared with
any non-Masons interested in obtaining knowledge about Freemasonry.
(Adobe
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Additional
information can be found on the Grand Lodge Masonic
Education Website.
Masonic Essays and Research Papers
(individuals
interested in having papers posted to this website should contact the webmaster)
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LAUDABLE PURSUIT *NEW* By The Knights of the North
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INTRODUCTION TO FREEMASONRY
By Bro. Dennis V. Chornenky, Academia Lodge #847
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THOUGHTS ON A SYMBOL By Bro. Adam
Morrill, Tehama Lodge #3
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WHEN IS A MAN A MASON By Bro. Joseph
Fort Newton, Grand Lodge of Iowa
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THE UNION OF THE SQUARE AND COMPASS By
Bro. Adam Morrill, Tehama Lodge #3
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THE ASHLARS AND THE SPIRITUAL CRAFTSMAN By Bro.
Adam Kendall, Phoenix Lodge #144 and Academia Lodge #847
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FROM A POINT TO A LINE,
Bro. Adam Morrill, Tehama Lodge #3
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THE BEE, THE BEEHIVE AND MASONIC SYMBOLOGY
Bro. H. Meij, PM, Sinim Lodge and Harmony Lodge 18, Tokyo, Japan
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WHAT DOES FREEMASONRY ACCOMPLISH? *NEW*
Grand Lodge of California, Masonic Education Series, January 2006
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BRO. RICHARD J. GATLING *NEW*
Grand Lodge of California, Masonic Education Series, February 2006
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WHAT IS FREEMASONRY? Grand Lodge of
California, Masonic Education Series, January 2005
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FREEMASONRY AND EDUCATION Grand Lodge of
California, Masonic Education Series, February 2005
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HOW FREEMASONRY CAME TO
CALIFORNIA AND HAWAII Grand Lodge of California, Masonic Education
Series, March 2005
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FREEMASONRY AND RELIGION Grand Lodge
of California, Masonic Education Series, April 2005
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PRACTICING BROTHERLY LOVE Grand Lodge of
California, Masonic Education Series, May 2005
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LESSONS FROM THE SECOND DEGREE Grand
Lodge of California, Masonic Education Series, June 2005
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THE FOUR CARDINAL VIRTUES: TEMPERANCE
Grand Lodge of California, Masonic Education Series, July 2005
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HE PLUCKED OFF HIS SHOE Grand Lodge
of California, Masonic Education Series, August 2005
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RELIEF Grand Lodge of California,
Masonic Education Series, September 2005
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THE MASONS MARK Grand Lodge of
California, Masonic Education Series, October 2005
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THE UNDIVIDED CRAFT Grand
Lodge of California, Masonic Education Series, November 2005
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THE WAY TO TRUTH Grand Lodge of California,
Masonic Education Series, December 2005
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Links to more
essays, research papers and other educational sites
o Institute for
Masonic Studies
o Pietre-Stones
Review of Freemasonry
o Masonic
Restoration Foundation
o Five
Minute Masonic Educational Short Talks
Masonic Research Lodges and
Organizations
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In California
Northern
California Research Lodge
Southern
California Research Lodge
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Outside
California
Canonbury Masonic
Research Centre
The Centre for
Research into Freemasonry
Scottish
Rite Research Society
Quator Coronati Correspondence Circle,
UK
Other
Masonic Publications
The California Freemason
Magazine
The California Freemason Online