Demolay, but not be overwhelmed with the large age differences and ritual work. The premier youth organization dedicated to teaching young men to be better persons and leaders. All chapters are encouraged to work toward the complete ritual. A ritual book for the aforementioned secret society, with pon and chapter noted on teh first page.
Remembrance and renewal of the chapter of rose croix are contained in the book forms and traditions of the scottish rite chapters 7 and 8, respectively. Demolay was incorporated in the 1990s and is classified by the irs as a. Chapter sweetheart program draft chapter sweetheart dress code. Demolay international, founded in kansas city, missouri, in 1919, is an international fraternal organization for young men ages 12 to 21. Demolay international, founded in kansas city, missouri, in 1919, is an international fraternal. Unlike the master councilor of a chapter, the illustrious knight commander remains seated when speaking, except when this ritual expressly requires him to rise.
Demol ay n vermont conclave will be returning to the vermont grange center in brookfield, vt september 15. Name chapter leadership correspondence course test 3. Winners of local competitions, in ritual and sports, may compete for state championships. Which of the following is an exception allowing for demolay robes to be worn in public. A visiting knight must show his current membership cards for the order of demolay and the order of knighthood in order to be admitted. Is the script for it in the ritual or is it in a different book. Please go over them carefully and ask the panel members to. You should consider asking the divisional officers to form the team, or you. Help us to be good sons, loyal comrades, junior citizens of our great country, and demolay ritual book of the commendation of all good men. Are parts distributed based on your office in the chapter or is it random. Junior squire moves directly to the round table and places the book. All persons not members in good standing of the order of the rainbow for girls, the order of the eastern star, or the.
Demolay international centennial ritual competitions auditors summary initiatory degree team the judging panel has very carefully evaluated your presentation in this contest and has rated you as shown. A good effect this monitor of ceremonies of the order of demolay is the official standard for in an open meeting, only the holy bible and school books must be. With over 40 chapters in northern california, youll be able to find one close to you. Theoretically you have toiled zealously in the practice of the virtues enjoined upon you by the custodians of the seven symbolic jewels in the crown of youth. See maine masonic text book chapters xiv xvii for an indepth study unwritten law the unwritten law of masonry consists of those timehonored customs and uses of ancient, free, and accepted masons, of general recognition, which are not repugnant to the written law of the grand lodge of maine. Appendix b contains a program of selected music titles. Each jurisdiction has one executive officer, who is in charge of demolay in his jurisdiction. Demolay members preparing a ritual part should consult appendix a for a thorough understanding of the meanings of the words and correct pronunciations so they may more effectively teach the lessons contained in the degrees. A commitment to quality is our greatest asset to achieving success in our membership efforts. Around these bulwarks, the order of demolay places seven candles which are symbolic of the seven cardinal virtues of a demolay filial love, reverence for sacred things, courtesy, comradeship, fidelity, cleanness and patriotism.
Begin planning as soon as you are installed as senior councilor. Details of your score are contained in the attached judging sheets. You have taken the first step toward becoming a representative demolay, which is one of the most challenging awards a demolay can earn. The goal of the washington demolay ritual competition is to foster excellence in ritual. Even when the corona virus hits the world and everything is put to a hault. Rite iii followed and required the candidates to recite a pledge that closely resembled the current. With your help, we can make organizing ritual in pennsylvania much easier and more efficient. Fifteen points for masonic education grand lodge of iowa. It constantly reminds a demolay of his obligations and the seven precepts of the order. But my chapter dad still wants me to only focus on ritual and come to secret basically underground ritual practices. Demolay new member guide book page 6 of 16 the demolay emblem every part of the official demolay emblem has particular significance to demolays. At some point, if we cut out too much of what makes demolay demolay, we may not have a demolay that we recognize or want in the future.
Demolay ritual book pdf ritual of secret work of the order of demolay on free shipping on qualifying. The following exposures of masonic ritual are provided in a cooperative effort between exmasons for jesus and ephesians 5. O ritual e as prticas capitulares nos oferecem, como j foi citado, um caminho a ser seguido, uma luz, uma direo, mas cabe a cada demolay, individualmente, buscar a verdadeira aplicao desses ensinamentos no seu dia a dia, sem a qual no teremos como mostrar a. Excellence is more than knowing the part wordforword perfect, or knowing where to stand and move according to the dictates of the ritual or monitor, or delivering the part.
Ritual degrees and ceremonials of the order of demolay. However, should a chapters membership include members from more than one religion, more than one holy book may be used in demolay ceremonies. Bound in cloth leatherette with light shelf and edge wear. Resources downloads page old massachusetts demolay. The executive officer, upon receiving an appointment to demolay international, and assuming his duties and before he ever gives the secret vow of the legion of honor, should sign the vow book upon the pages set aside for this purpose. This monitor of ceremonies of the order of demolay is the official standard for all nonsecret. Order of demolay ritual book ceremonies can also increase chapter enthusiasm for performing our ritual.
The use of music in all demolay ritual work is strongly recommended. Ritual of secret work of the order of demolay issued by the interantional supreme council of the order of demolay. Nine oclock interpolation a public ceremony of demolay international issued by the supreme council of demolay international this revision has been prepared under the authority and direction of the supreme council of demolay international by the committee on ritual. Generally the holy book of the predominant religion of that nation or area is the spiritual guide book that is used in the local demolay chapter room. All across our country perform the ritual work in the beau tiful supreme. To encourage the order of demolay and to serve as sponsors of chapters. Exmasons for jesus is a fellowship organization of men and women who have left the masonic lodge and appendant bodies, such as the order of the eastern star, jobs daughters, the order of rainbow for girls and the order of. For any plan that is executed in an effort to improve membership, it needs to be accepted. The ceremony of light a public ceremony of demolay international issued by the supreme council of demolay international this revision has been prepared under the authority and direction of the supreme council of demolay international by the committee on ritual. Before opening their manor, the officers line up at.
It is challenging to be completely honest about yourself when you are working on the form. Demolay, but not be overwhelmed with the large age differences and ritual work that is part of demolay. The squires have their own ritual work, which is designed to be easy to learn and to teach moral lessons they can understand. Junior squire moves directly to the round table and places the book in the. Squires ritual official 1st edition bod approved demolay. In a chapter meeting, only the holy bible and school books must be. Golway, who is an active voting member of demolay international, and is referred to as executive officer for new jersey.
If flowers are used, they should rigual placed around the holy bible, but not on it. It is most appropriate to have demolay ritual book candidate come forward and kiss the holy bible on the altar however. Public chapter opening and closing demolay international. Click here to be transferred to the demolay international public ceremonies page where the uptodate versions of the public ceremonies are available scj web pages.
Fifth edition 1995 issued by the grand secretarys office. Is there a page in the demolay ritual dedicated to explaining the use of robes. Demolay structure demolay in new jersey is led by its adult leader, bruce c. Though little is known of his actual life and deeds except for his last years as grand master, he is one of the best known templars.