To educate newly made Masons in each of the 3 Degrees including the: Ritual, Tradition and History of Masonry. The Brothers will be instructed in the Origin of Freemasonry, the Purpose of Freemasonry and will be introduced to Famous Freemasons. It is recommended that this course be taken immediately after the Brother has completed the Master Mason Degree.
• The Masonic Development Course (in a booklet) is available through Lodge Services at Grand Lodge. The Booklet should be distributed in advance of session 1 to allow sufficient time to do the homework assignment
• In the Introduction to the MDC the instructors will define
Freemasonry. The Brother(s) will be given an insight into the Origin,
Purpose, Famous Freemasons, Transition from Operative to Speculative
Masonry, Origin of First Grand Lodge, is Freemasonry a Secret Society,
is it a Religion, Qualifications of a Petitioner, Preparation and
the Dignity and Decorum of Freemasonry.
• The first section also explains the Entered Apprentice Degree.
The Brother(s) will review and discuss the Why’s and Wherefores,
Questions and Answers, and other questions pertaining to the Ritual.
All quiz and discussion questions will be reviewed and discussed by
all participants.
• In the second section the importance of the Middle Chamber
Lecture is discussed and explained. In this section the Brother(s)
will discuss the symbolism of the Fellowcraft Degree. All quiz and
discussion questions will be reviewed and discussed by all participants.
• The last section explains the Hiramic Legend will be discussed
and explained as well as the meaning of the Master Mason Degree
• Each section should consist of a 2 to 3 hour session. Instructors who are well versed in a particular topic should be used to present and discuss that topic. Homework assignments should be given prior to the first session and after sessions 1 and 2. The Brother(s) should be encouraged indicate the page and section where he found the answers to the quiz questions.
• MDC should be given on a Non- Meeting night – either
in the Lodge collation room or in a facility where the Brother(s)
feel comfortable and that the Lodge is taking a personal interest
in his education. The MDC should be given at the Lodge level and the
Brother(s) Mentor should attend. If necessary the course can be given
by a group of Lodges or as a District.
• Every Brother taking the course should have a personal copy
of the Standard Work and Lectures.
• By the end of the third section every Brother should have
a working knowledge of each of the 3 Degrees and should be able to
explain the meaning and importance of each Degree.
• DO NOT STOP THERE! ENCOURAGE TAKING A SUBSCRIPTION TO THE
MASONIC SERVICE ASSOCIATION SHORT TALK BULLETINS, THE ROBERT R LIVINGSTON
LIBRARY READING COURSES, RESEARCH SOCIETIES AND LODGES AND ANY OTHER
METHOD OF BECOMING A MORE EDUCATED AND HENCE MOTIVATED MASON!