sebutler1234
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Do you happen to know if there is Catachesims that you have to learn if you go into the york or scottish rite?
Jaya, I hope you mean that there is 'no requirement' rather than 'no reason'. Of course there's a reason to return your MM proficiency: to be a proficient Master Mason!!!In NC, the only reason to return the 3rd degree catechism is to hold a chair. All officers except for Tyler and chaplain are required to have returned the 3rd. There is no requirement to give it back in going to YR or SR. I would tell any new mm to go ahead and return it.
You are right. I turned in mine less than a month after being raised and am glad that I did. However, turning in your catechism is not what makes you a proficient MM. It just shows that you can memorize something. What actually makes you a proficient MM is understanding what you memorized.Jaya, I hope you mean that there is 'no requirement' rather than 'no reason'. Of course there's a reason to return your MM proficiency: to be a proficient Master Mason!!!
Of course I am!!!You are right.
Agreed!However, turning in your catechism is not what makes you a proficient MM. It just shows that you can memorize something. What actually makes you a proficient MM is understanding what you memorized.
What is the "Certificate?"Here in NZ, it is a requirement that all newly raised MM present their MM Catechism at the next regular meeting...only then are they given their Certificates.
Here in NZ we only get given a certificate, which is supposed to be used as a membership type card, but at just over the size of a normal piece of paper, most of us just hang them in our homes. I have attached a picture of my certificate below, FYI.What is the "Certificate?"
I was given a wallet card which affirmed that I had demonstrated my proficiency.
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