An Opportunity To Elevate Your Ritual Work Proficiency!

Brethren:

Grand Lecturers’ Standard Ritual Work Schools of Instruction are the mechanism through which our Standard Ritual Work is promulgated in a uniform manner throughout the grand jurisdiction.

— The Standard Ritual Work is instructed by members of the Board of Grand Examiners (BOGE) and performed by commissioned instructors (Grand Lecturers and Certified Lodge Instructors).

— Attending these unique learning opportunities is a worthwhile investment in self-improvement and to advance the legacy of our ancient and honorable fraternity!

— The name notwithstanding, these schools of instruction are open to all Master Masons desirous of learning how to perform our time-honored Standard Ritual Work with quality, accuracy and confidence.

— An additional benefit is the ability to have your questions answered regarding any portion of the Standard Ritual Work performed.

— Lastly, it is a wonderful fellowship opportunity especially during the lunch break to connect with the Ritual Instructors who serve as valuable Masonic Teachers across the state.

These schools consist of two Types:

— Type 1 & 2 — Opening in Form and the Entered Apprentice and Fellowcraft Degrees in Full

— Type 3 — All Ceremonies and the Master Mason Degree in Full — Type 3 Schools also include the BOGE Discourse and Rod Drill

— Date — Saturday, Dember 14, 2024

— Where — The host Lodge is Effingham Lodge No. 149 and located at 300 S 5th St, Effingham, IL 62401.

— Duration — 8:00 am to 4:00 pm (lunch provided)

— Attire — Ritual Instructors (Masonic Dress: suit or jacket and tie with apron) — Non-Instructors (Casual: come as you are; no apron required)

GMAE Point Opportunity

— Attendance at a Grand Lecturers’ School can earn a point for your Lodge in the Grand Master’s Award of Excellence Program (GMAE)

— 2 Lodge voting members must attend (excluding Ritual Instructors) to earn 1 point

Though the members of the BOGE are collectively charged in our grand jurisdiction to be the keepers of the Standard Ritual Work, “the preservation of our Craft, however, is the charge of every Master Mason, for we are ALL its Keepers.”