The presiding officer is known as the grand commander. Each jurisdiction has one executive officer, who is in charge of demolay in his jurisdiction. The goal of the washington demolay ritual competition is to foster excellence in ritual. Initiatory or demolay degrees and at other ceremonies. The demolay ritual makes a great hero of its namesake. The step is emblematic of our eagerness to greet a friend or welcome a. Demolay ritual book pdf ritual of secret work of the order of demolay on free shipping on qualifying. The order of the squires of the round table was established in 1995 as a pledge for the international order of demolay. Demolay edition of the holman pronouncing edition the holy. Numerous and frequentlyupdated resource results are available from this search. The step is emblematic of our eagerness to greet a friend or welcome a stranger. An escort of knights templar, members of the legion of honor, chevaliers, or members of a demolay chapter may be used at the altar and in processions. Land was very proud of the teachings of his craft and very well known globally for his work in freemasonry, even becoming imperial potentate of the shrine of north america.
Demolay new member guide book page 6 of 16 the demolay emblem every part of the official demolay emblem has particular significance to demolays. Tuesday, august 30, 2005 my masonic pedigree, while not particularly unusual, has resulted in many discussions with fellow masons concerning the origins of freemasonry and the reasons for variations in masonic ritual. The purposes of demolay a brief history of jacques demolay iii. It presumes the existence of ideal conditions for the presentation of the work. Demolay edition of the holman pronouncing edition the holy bible containing the old and new testaments. I think few would argue that the demolay degree can be one of the most impressive experiences in all of freemasonry, let alone in demolay. The record book is worn and the hinges are weak, with one signature loose. Appendix b contains a program of selected music titles.
Even when the corona virus hits the world and everything is put to a hault. Demolay international, founded in kansas city, missouri, in 1919, is an international fraternal organization for young men ages 12 to 21. As a mason, you can earn degrees, join esoteric and social organizations, and become privy to the language and abbreviations specific to freemasonry. Demolay, but not be overwhelmed with the large age differences and ritual work.
Freemasons are part of an ancient tradition with rituals and symbols all their own. Once upon a time, back when steel dinosaurs often adorned with vinyl wood paneling roamed the earth and consumed 15mpg in the city, the demolay rituals and ceremonies not included in the standard ritual book were published in another book, monitor of ceremonies. With over 40 chapters in northern california, youll be able to find one close to you. This ritual is the property of the grand council of the order of demolay. Ohio demolay ohio demolay, tomorrows leaders today. Demolay edition of the holman pronouncing edition the holy bible containing the old and new testaments on. Theoretically you have toiled zealously in the practice of the virtues enjoined upon you by the custodians of the seven symbolic jewels in the crown of youth. Ritual order of the rainbow for girls hardcover january 1, 1948 by w. Flower talk one of the best messages demolay has is the flower talk. The address is authorized as a talk to be given after the conferring on the initiatory or demolay degrees and at other ceremonies. While i dont have a ritual book in front of me to quote it, the orator, at the beginning of the ceremony states that the events portrayed in the. A bit of glue applied along the binding may restore this book back to health. Though little is known of his actual life and deeds except for his last years as grand master, he is one of the best known templars.
Fifteen points for masonic education grand lodge of iowa. Golway, who is an active voting member of demolay international, and is referred to as executive officer for new jersey. The demolay ritual was written by frank marshall, a reporter for the kansas city star newspaper in the early 1920s and a friend of demolay founder frank s. Ritual degrees and ceremonials of the order of demolay.
The international supreme council, order of demolay. This ritual of secret work of the order of demolay is the official standard for all ceremonial work of the order. It will be a short reading about some aspect of the history of the order of demolay, with a few followup questions to highlight how these stories might relate to you and your chapter today. However, there is no page separation within the text block, as it is a unit unto itself. The text block has begun to separate from the covers. It constantly reminds a demolay of his obligations and the seven precepts of the order. The grip of the order is given by taking the hand in a casual manner and pressing the thumb sharply between the thumb and first finger twice, then once immediately afterwards. Demolay handbook, published by the international supreme council order of demolay, k. However, should a chapters membership include members from more than one. See all formats and editions hide other formats and editions. Yet, one line of that degree always tugged at me a little. It had been active for 100 years and the majority of the items date back to the early 1900s. The squires have their own ritual work, which is designed to be easy to learn and to teach moral lessons they can understand. Centennial celebration moments demolay international.
The uniform robe adopted by demolay international for use by chapter officers is a black cape lined with red with the demolay emblem on the wearers right breast. Junior squire moves directly to the round table and places the book in the. The squires have their own ritual work, which is designed to be easy to learn, and to teach moral lessons they can understand. Unlike the master councilor of a chapter, the illustrious knight commander remains seated when speaking, except when this ritual expressly requires him to rise. Land, director of the masonic relief and employment bureau of the scottish rite of freemasonry.
Each week for the next year we will publish a new centennial celebration moment for you to share at your chapter meetings. Its mission is to allow young men from the ages of 9 through 12 to have an opportunity to participate in some of the fun activities with demolay, but not to be overwhelmed with the age differences and ritual work that is part of demolay. Many of our members no longer live in a traditional family situation. The advisory council understanding the demolay member vi. Demolay in new jersey is led by its adult leader, bruce c. The text of psalm 91 is adapted from the king james version of the holy bible. It is not only impressive to a new initiate, but it also has a captivating influence on mothers. A visiting knight must show his current membership cards for the order of demolay and the order of knighthood in order to be admitted. Reliable information about the coronavirus covid19 is available from the world health organization current situation, international travel. If there is a demolay emblem on the altar cloth, it should be on the west side. The order of demolay was founded in 1919 in kansas city, missouri, by frank s. The local blue lodge is the place where you and your freemason neighbors begin your masonic careers. What the orders ritual does not tell its young charges is that demolay was burned at the stake for being a homosexual, a pedophile lover of young boys, and for practicing witchcraft and worshiping a false god named baphomet. The use of music in all demolay ritual work is strongly recommended.
The sponsor provides the chapter a place to meet and adult leadership. Excellence is more than knowing the part wordforword perfect, or knowing where to stand and move according to the dictates of the ritual or monitor, or delivering the part. Ritual degrees and ceremonials of the order of demolay order of demolay on. Ritual information page southern california jurisdiction. Demolay resources southern california jurisdiction order. But my chapter dad still wants me to only focus on ritual and come to secret basically underground ritual practices. The flower talk presents a societal ideal that, for some, may never be a reality. Ohio demolay 614 8935965 po box 30447, gahanna, ohio 432300447. The demolay ritual is seen as a symbolic journey wherein the candidate is taught the meaning of many symbols, including but not limited to jewels, crown, swords, school books, and the bible. Scj voucher pdf scj fillable voucher pdf scj deposit voucher. The fukuyama japan mirror jausmas zodziai mama target 4807270928 hdnd tinh binh phuoc dong lancet online archive books dustin poirier ufc 143 payouts drucklufttechnik berlin tim ban chat online ha noi jugoslawien krieg frauentausch escola cuca legal santo andre sp 73 pinewood dr west seneca ny br act ppt template wilhelmina 26 feestweek.