The Ceremony of your Initiation may be a bit of a blur and confusing. This is not uncommon; the purpose of this note is to guide you on your Masonic journey.

By Clicking on the links below you will be guided through a set of documents that explain who we are, what we stand for, our ritual and your personal development. The documents are listed in the recommended reading order, working from the top going down. The list may seem a bit daunting, it is not compulsory reading, remember Masonry is for fun. The first two documents are relatively short but will answer a lot of your basic questions.

Much of the above will be explained to you by your Proposer / Seconder / Personal Mentor. The Lodge Mentor and other officers will support them.

You will need to learn the Answers to the Questions asked by the Worshipful Master at the end of your initiation ceremony (your Lodge Mentor will provide these).  

Please remember that there is no such thing as a silly question:- If in doubt – ASK

Initiate's Guide - UGLE

A United Grand Lodge publication which provides an overview of Freemasonry and general information on the Craft
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Information for the guidance of members of the craft

Explanation of procedures with a Lodge
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Explanation of the First Degree

A short explanation of the ceremony of Initiation and its symbolism
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Using Solomon

Solomon is a United Grand Lodge web based system that has many documents, videos and sound clips that explain many aspects of Masonry. The document gives guidance on using the system
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Solomon Welcome Apprentice

Having registered on Solomon you can access this module of guided learning which will explain the ceremony in greater detail and explain much more
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Book of Constitutions

The rules of Craft Masonry, as you progress in your Masonic career they will become more useful
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