|
|
|
Other
Masonic Links
There
are literally hundreds, if not thousands, of Masonic links
currently residing on the Web. We have listed some of the more
relevant and interesting sites below, although you are
encouraged to investigate others simply by entering "Mason" or
"Freemason" within any search engine.
Grand Lodge of New Jersey - The official website
of the Grand Lodge of New Jersey of Free and Accepted
Masons.
Scottish Rite - The Scottish Rite is an
appendant body that a Master Mason may join for further
exposure to the principles of Freemasonry. It builds upon the
ethical teachings and philosophies offered in the Entered
Apprentice, Fellowcraft, and Master Mason degrees (1°-3°)
through the dramatic presentation of additional degrees. There
are four Scottish Rite bodies: the Lodge of Perfection
(4°–14°), the Council of Princes of Jerusalem (15°–16°), the
Chapter of Rose Croix (17°–18°), and the Consistory (19°–32°).
The Supreme Council confers the 33° of Sovereign Grand
Inspector General.
York
Rite - Another major appendant
body of Freemasonry that a Master Mason may join is the York
Rite, which is actually three separate Rites: 1) the Capitular
Rite or Royal Arch Masons, 2) the Cryptic Rite or Cryptic
Masons, and 3) the Chivalric Orders or Knights Templar. Unlike
other Masonic bodies which only require a belief in a Supreme
Being regardless of religion, the Knights Templar is
Christian-based; its members must promise to defend the
Christian faith.
The Shrine and the
Shriners’ Hospitals
- Another appendant body open to Master
Masons is the Shrine. The Shrine of North America is an
international fraternity of approximately 525,000 Masons, and
is often referred to as the 'playground of Masonry'. The
Shrine's official philanthropy is the world-renowned Shriners’
Hospitals for Children, a network of 22 hospitals that provide
expert orthopedic and burn care to children under 18 - free of
charge, and regardless of the family’s Masonic affiliation.
The Shriners’ Hospitals are one of the most outstanding
examples of the charitable contributions that have been made
over the years by Freemasons.
George Washington
Masonic Memorial - The George Washington
Masonic National Memorial is a beautiful, impressive 333 ft.
edifice resting on historic Shooters Hill in Alexandria,
Virginia, just one mile from the Potomac River and overlooking
Washington, DC. Dedicated to the memory of George
Washington - Patriot, General, President, and Freemason - the
Memorial was constructed entirely with voluntary contributions
made by members of the Masonic Fraternity. It is a visible
expression of the Fraternity's faith in the principles of
civil and religious liberty and orderly government. Inside the
Memorial are a museum, a Lodge of Research, an assembly hall,
an auditorium, and various rooms devoted to several Masonic
organizations. The Memorial is open all year (free of charge)
to Masons as well as non-Masons. Regardless of your interest
in Masonry, if you are ever in our nation’s capitol, you may
want to visit this remarkable edifice.
Masonic Service
Association - Formed in 1919, MSA
provides services to its member Grand
Lodges.
Masonic Information
Center - This organization,
founded in 1993, is a division of The Masonic Service
Association. Its purpose is to provide information on
Freemasonry to Masons and non-Masons alike, and to respond to
the critics of Freemasonry.
A page about Freemasonry - An informative web site
containing a variety of interesting essays and
articles.
Masonic Restoration
Foundation - The MRF is an
educational organization dedicated to restoring the dignity,
relevance and strength of American Freemasonry. It conducts
research on the problems affecting Masonry, identifies
successful practices, and offers realistic solutions aimed at
reversing negative trends. The MRF provides education and
training to individuals, lodges and Grand
Lodges.
New Jersey
DeMolay - DeMolay is a Masonic
youth organization dedicated to teaching young men (ages 12 to
21) to be better persons and leaders. Under the advisorship of
adults, leadership skills, civic awareness, responsibility,
and character development are learned through a variety of
self directed, real world applications and activities. DeMolay
builds confidence; teaches responsibility, cooperation and
community service; and fosters trust, respect, fellowship,
patriotism, reverence, and sharing.
Freemasonry today! - This is a link to a
brief, to-the-point video providing an overview of what
Masonry is about. It was produced by our brethren in the
Indiana jurisdiction.What It Means To Be A
Mason - Another video describing Masonry, from
one of our brethren in the Massachusetts
jurisdiction. | |
|
