R.A.M Degree

RoughAshlar · 10-19-2008, 05:40 AM

Wow.... that about sum's it up right there. I finally had the honor of being exulted to the Holy Royal Arch Degree yesterday. That is one long degree, the preparation must have taken months. I will defiantly be requesting a portion of the work the next time my chapter puts on this degree.

We had a group of visitors from upper New York State in attendance for the degree. An annual tradition I'm told, that goes back 43 years now. They seemed to be quite impressed with the degree themselves. Apparently the Canadian version although similar, is much different than the ones down south. Perspective and candidate participation I believe is what they said caused the differences, as well as the set up of Chapter. Hopefully, next year Ill be able to participate in our visitation to their Chapter.

Like the previous degrees though, it's not over yet. In fact, a lifetime of dedication and study lies before me. The journey in search of light is never ending. I have to strongly suggest to the MM's out there who haven't thought to go beyond their blue lodge, that they strongly consider their local Royal Arch Chapter.

**Ashlar521** · 10-19-2008, 06:39 AM

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Originally Posted by RoughAshlar

Wow.... that about sum's it up right there. I finally had the honor of being exulted to the Holy Royal Arch Degree yesterday. That is one long degree, the preparation must have taken months. I will defiantly be requesting a portion of the work the next time my chapter puts on this degree.

I have to strongly suggest to the MM's out there who haven't thought to go beyond their blue lodge, that they strongly consider their local Royal Arch Chapter.

Congrats ! It is the one of the greatest degrees anyone will ever see.

And I agree , all MM's should go throuh the Chapter degrees .

**BG_TRBL** · 10-21-2008, 05:13 AM

Pretty darn neat isn't it. I had a great time receiving / participating in mine.

RoughAshlar · 10-21-2008, 05:22 AM

It certainly was, I can't wait to finally attend regular meetings though.

**Jason** · 10-22-2008, 09:19 AM

Congratulations. That is an impressive step.

client3245 · 11-16-2009, 08:36 AM

Is there anything in the royal arch degree's that would perhaps be upsetting to those who are not of the Christian faith?

**Ashlar521** · 11-16-2009, 09:01 AM

No , they expand on the Blue Lodge degrees , if you found nothing objectionable or upsetting in the Craft degrees then you should find the Chapter (Royal Arch) degrees perfectly acceptable . The only degrees that are Christian in the York Rite are those of the Commandery .

**BG_TRBL** · 11-17-2009, 08:06 PM

Agree with everything that Ashlar stated.

10-19-2008, 05:40 AM	#1
RoughAshlar Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: The Great White North, Eh? Posts: 222 Lodge:	R.A.M Degree Wow.... that about sum's it up right there. I finally had the honor of being exulted to the Holy Royal Arch Degree yesterday. That is one long degree, the preparation must have taken months. I will defiantly be requesting a portion of the work the next time my chapter puts on this degree. We had a group of visitors from upper New York State in attendance for the degree. An annual tradition I'm told, that goes back 43 years now. They seemed to be quite impressed with the degree themselves. Apparently the Canadian version although similar, is much different than the ones down south. Perspective and candidate participation I believe is what they said caused the differences, as well as the set up of Chapter. Hopefully, next year Ill be able to participate in our visitation to their Chapter. Like the previous degrees though, it's not over yet. In fact, a lifetime of dedication and study lies before me. The journey in search of light is never ending. I have to strongly suggest to the MM's out there who haven't thought to go beyond their blue lodge, that they strongly consider their local Royal Arch Chapter. __________________ Old Masons never die, but you have to join to find out why. www.doric.ca www.CanadianMason.ca

10-21-2008, 05:13 AM	#3
BG_TRBL "Laus Deo" Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: #232 Jersey Shore, Pennsylvania Posts: 586 Lodge:	Pretty darn neat isn't it. I had a great time receiving / participating in mine. __________________ P.M. LaBelle Vallee Lodge #232 P.H.P. Lafayette Chapter #163 Sir Knight (Hospitallier Commandry) Prophet (Zafar Grotto) Freemasonry may be traced by history and tradition, ...it is only necessary to refer to the information presented to you in a general manner. Information considered "secret" to mason's will NOT be divulged. Seek and ye shall find, Ask and it will be given you, Type and it will be posted (and most likely, answered).

10-21-2008, 05:22 AM	#4
RoughAshlar Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: The Great White North, Eh? Posts: 222 Lodge:	It certainly was, I can't wait to finally attend regular meetings though. __________________ Old Masons never die, but you have to join to find out why. www.doric.ca www.CanadianMason.ca

11-16-2009, 09:01 AM	#7
Ashlar521 Semper fidelis Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: Kentucky Posts: 1,542 Lodge: Blog Entries: 3	No , they expand on the Blue Lodge degrees , if you found nothing objectionable or upsetting in the Craft degrees then you should find the Chapter (Royal Arch) degrees perfectly acceptable . The only degrees that are Christian in the York Rite are those of the Commandery . __________________ US Marines - "Some people spend an entire lifetime wondering if they made a difference in the world. But, the Marines don't have that problem." - Ronald Reagan "Death Smiles At Everyone -- Marines Smile Back" "Artillery brings dignity to what would otherwise just be a brawl " Last edited by Ashlar521; 11-16-2009 at 09:04 AM..

11-17-2009, 08:06 PM	#8
BG_TRBL "Laus Deo" Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: #232 Jersey Shore, Pennsylvania Posts: 586 Lodge:	Agree with everything that Ashlar stated. __________________ P.M. LaBelle Vallee Lodge #232 P.H.P. Lafayette Chapter #163 Sir Knight (Hospitallier Commandry) Prophet (Zafar Grotto) Freemasonry may be traced by history and tradition, ...it is only necessary to refer to the information presented to you in a general manner. Information considered "secret" to mason's will NOT be divulged. Seek and ye shall find, Ask and it will be given you, Type and it will be posted (and most likely, answered).

10-22-2008, 09:19 AM	#5
Jason Veritas Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Florida Posts: 1,505 Lodge: Pearl of the West #146	Congratulations. That is an impressive step.

11-16-2009, 08:36 AM	#6
client3245 Brian F. Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: Long Island, NY Posts: 1 Lodge: Guiding Light Olympia #808	Is there anything in the royal arch degree's that would perhaps be upsetting to those who are not of the Christian faith?

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