CHAPLAIN

Updated
Brotherly Love, Relief , and Truth are the principle tenents of Freemasonry.
07/31/08

DUTIES REQUIRED (CMC Section 2554):

To perform such duties consonant with the usages of the Craft and appertaining to t#e station of the Chaplain, as may be required by the Bylaws or directed by the Master.

DUTIES SUGGESTED:

  1. To offer devotions at all dinner meetings and other Lodge functions as requested by the Master;
  2. To attend all Lodge functions (Stated and Special Meetings, Lodge social events and other Lodge functions);
  3. To serve as Chairman of the Masonic Widows Committee;
  4. To serve on the Visitor Examination Committee;
  5. To assist the Tiler in setting up and tearing down the Lodge room;
  6. To serve as Chairman of the Masonic Education Committee; and
  7. To attend all Lodge functions (Stated and Special Meetings, Lodge social events and other Lodge functions).

RITUAL IMPLIED:

To attend all degree practices when requested by the Master.

RITUAL REQUIRED:

  1. To attend District Officers' Association meetings (CMC Section 1122-3rd); and
  2. To be qualified to give the work of the Chaplain in all Degrees (opening and closing prayers, perambulations and charges).

RITUAL SUGGESTED:

  1. To know one of the parts of the second team in the second section of the Third Degree.