That robe is for use by all officers in open ceremonies. The demolay initiation ceremony is the celebration of a young mans commitment to. The window is in beautiful colors and shows a demolay young man robed and kneeling at the demolay altar, on which is the crown of youth, the bible, and the school books. Ritual abuse and secret societies information outline.
The use of music in all demolay ritual work is strongly recommended. Demolay is a youth group associated with the freemasons. A prospective members guide to demolay florida demolay. Demolay membership is open to any boy of good character between the ages of 12 and 21. Like the other masonic youth orders, demolay chapters local groups usually meet in a room at a local masonic lodge. Like the other masonic youth orders, demolay chapters local groups usually meet in a room at a local masonic. The legend of the demolay ritual is that it is virtually still the same as it was when. The demolay ritual makes a great hero of its namesake. Lodge leadership starts masons, young and old, on the quest of becoming a better leader. Mar 03, 2020 do you know a young man who may be demolay age 12 to 21. Unlike jobs daughter, the young men do not need to be related to a mason to join. Demolay atlantic provinces new brunswick masonic family.
Brian plays the trombone, bass trombone, tuba, euphonium, and piano. The flame within a heart california freemason magazine. The ritual is a series of ceremonies, each of which has a symbolic meaning intended to inspire the young men who belong to the. Sep 04, 2018 although never intended to be a junior masonic order, freemasons early on saw the potential of the demolay club to help create young men of great character and success who would, eventually, join the masonic fraternity. Demolay is not a masonic organization, and all boys within the age limits may be considered for membership. Demolay is a little bit different, in that for those that are too young to join demolay, there is actually a full on organization for. The following exposures of masonic ritual are provided in a cooperative effort between ex masons for jesus and ephesians 5. This program is sponsored by new jersey demolay and certificates of award are distributed at our annual convention. She continues to serve the order of demolay as a sweetheart leadership committee member. It was also lighted so that it would be visible at night. Demolay is a youthserving organization for young men ages 1221. Mar 01, 2019 inspired by freemasonry s initiatic process, land had a friend and fellow mason write the ritual for two demolay degrees and a host of other ceremonies.
It presumes the existence of ideal conditions for the presentation of the work. They are both also members of my lodge one is the current junior warden and two of the brightest young masons ive had the pleasure to. It is an especially grisly jest to name the masonic order for young men after jacques demolay, the last grand master of the templars. Id love to have a demolay mothers pin autism books, jobs daughters. The order takes its name from jacques demolay, the last grand master of the templars, who was martyred in the middle ages for refusing to compromise his honor. Dont you think that a young man who sees such work will, when he becomes a mason, be disappointed. A parents guide to the order of demolay georgia demolay.
In a chapter meeting, only the holy bible and school books must be placed on. In order to successfully complete this leadership correspondence course, lcc at least 85 percent of the questions asked 43 out of 50 must be answered correctly. 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. A short history of british columbia demolay freemasonry. Demolay is dedicated to preparing young men to lead happy and productive lives. International youth fraternity patterned after the freemasons. In those instances in which the chapter room or meeting hail impose physical limitations, the chapter may make the adjustments necessary, so long as they adhere as closely as feasible to this official standard. Land was wise enough in the ways of the masons to know that demolay should never be considered as a steppingstone into freemasonry. With over 40 chapters in northern california, youll be able to find one close to you and attend some fun events. September 27, 1919 november 8, 1919 march 24, 1919 march 18, 1919. See more ideas about masonic, freemasonry, freemason. International order of the rainbow for girls wikipedia. The squires have their own ritual work, which is designed to be easy to learn and to teach moral lessons they can understand.
Knights templar 14k gold mason demolay enamel fraternity frat 1921 pin estatefresh2u. Demolay was incorporated in the 1990s and is classified by the irs as a taxexempt 501 organization. The order of demolay is an organization for young men aged 12 to 21. In trying to define what freemasonry expects from demolay, we should look to the seven cardinal virtues and the vows of a demolay. Vintage 1972 masonic order of demolay ritual award medal, marion. Masons created demolay, jobs daughters, and the international. Masonic rituals for entered apprentice, fellowcraft and. As young members of the fraternity, we analyzed its teachings as a hobby. Masons teach youth the value of donating time, and role modeling moral, ethical behavior. The marshal, all senior demolays, advisors, and all master masons who are not. Demolay is open for membership to young men between the ages of 9 and 21 who acknowledge a higher spiritual power. Flower talk southern california jurisdiction order of demolay.
No doubt, freemasonry is often thought the next step after demolay. Demolay members preparing a ritual part should consult appendix a for a thorough understanding of the meanings of the words and correct pronunciations so they may more effectively teach the lessons contained in the degrees. This ritual of secret work of the order of demolay is the official standard for all ceremonial work of the order. The early masonic catechisms have been examined, analytically and comparatively, in some detail by bro. The female wing of masonry is called eastern star open to women 18 years of age or older it gets much more complicated quickly, begin with the wiki links below for more on that aspect and the growing masonic web presence. They meet in a masonic lodge room, or in a room set up as though it was a masonic lodge room. Demolay ritual is expected to be memorized and performed well. The goal of the squires is to allow boys between the ages of nine and twelve an opportunity to participate in some of the fun activities of demolay, but not be overwhelmed with the large age differences and ritual work that is part of demolay. Adult leadership is provided by men usually masons known as chapter dads or advisors. Demolay is an organization dedicated to preparing young men to lead successful, happy, and productive lives.
Land and nine teenage youth, in kansas city, missouri with the goal of creating brotherhood among young men during their formative years. Invitations to masonic and community dignitaries will be beneficial toward improving community. The young men of new york demolay unanimously elected her to serve as state sweetheart in 20192020. They will provide you an application for membership. Literally speaking, i would say the order or demolay is a youth organization for young men whose purpose is the building of better citizens. Sure enough, the symbolism, pageantry, and solemnity ingrained in the youth orders rituals captured the young mens imaginations, and sealed the bond between them. Traditionally, the caliber of men who seek membership in the masonic order. I discovered some time later that i had been spiritually blindfolded as well. The ritual of the order of demolay is truly what sets it apart from other youth groups.
The order of squires is an organization for young men that is an appendant body of demolay international. Jan 02, 2020 by 1920 the order of demolay was growing in membership and in standing among the body of freemasonry. The order of demolay is an organization for young men 12 to 21. My young friend, answered the old past master, most of us live in small houses, in small towns, or bigger houses in big cities. In 1919, while employed by one of the masonic bodies in kansas city, missouri, mr. The order of demolay is for young men aged 12 to 21 for the purpose. There are hundreds of demolay chapters in north america and even more around the globe. The order of demolay is for young men aged 12 to 21 for the purpose developing civic awareness, personal responsibility, and leadership skills. Last call for scholarships pennsylvania masonic youth. In those instances in which the chapter room or meeting hail impose physical limitations, the chapter may make the adjustments necessary, so long as they adhere as closely as feasible to this. Each chapter is sponsored by men who are master masons.
The order of demolay was founded in kansas city, missouri by dad frank s. The demolay induction ceremony is the celebration of a young mans commitment. Its helpful to get to know the members and learn more about the organization. Each demolay chapter is sponsored by a group of freemasons, a masonic. Appendix a contains a brief dictionary of words used in demolay ceremonies, including correct pronunciations. For the young master mason who is looking to make his mark in the fraternity, this book is intended to answer the question, now what.
There shall be no open ritual books in the ceremonies of demolay with the exception of. Though like freemasonry, it does require young men to hold a belief in a supreme being. By setting that standard demolays will rise to the standards that we expect. Demolay atlantic provinces new brunswick masonic family web. The squires have their own ritual work, which is designed to be easy to learn, and to teach moral lessons they can understand. It has about 15,000 active members spread throughout every cont. Demolay is a club for young men between the ages of 12 and 21. Freemasonry an early demolay ritual personalized items. As the order of demolay had come under his close study during his masonic activities, he suggested that a similar order for young women would be beneficial. See more ideas about masonic, jobs daughters, freemasonry. Demolay international is an international fraternal organization for young men ages 12 to 21. Ex masons for jesus is a fellowship organization of men and women who have left the masonic lodge and appendant bodies, such as the order of the eastern star, jobs daughters, the order of rainbow for girls and the order of. Girls perform rituals about the 3 angles lessons of duty to god, duty to.
In 2020, he was designated a chevalier by demolay international and a york rite tribune. Brother marshall, while initially declining, became inspired and wrote the entire ritua. The masonic ritual called it the most perfect figure that could be drawn with lines and. Freemasons encourage young people to become involved in their rituals.
It originated in the untied states but is widespread, with chapters in italy and japan and germany as well as latin america and canada, and with rituals involving events in medieval paris. Vintage 1972 masonic order of demolay ritual award medal, marion county illinois, silver color. The order takes its name from jacques demolay, the last grand master of the templars, who was. Founded by a mason, only women related to master masons. C to join with those who are dedicated to the clean and manly youth. Demolay international, also known as the order of demolay, was founded in kansas city in 1919 by freemason frank s. Demolay was founded in kansas city, missouri, in 1919, and is now international in scope.
Brian has earned several demolay awards such as the lamp of knowledge and representative demolay. In addition to being a senior demolay and demolay advisor, i have had the absolute joy of seeing two of my demolays become chapter dad and assistant chapter dad of the rebuilding chapter in waco, texas. All chapters of the demolay are sponsored by a masonic lodge or another. Freemasonry evolved from the guilds of stonemasons and cathedral.
Founded by a mason, only women related to master masons may join. Demolay was incorporated in the 1990s and is classified by the irs as a taxexempt 501c3 organization. Visiting demolays, masons, or advisors, should always be. I have been a member of the masonic youth organization demolay since i was 12 years. Early masonic support of demolay demolay international. Wade mick in omas, nebraska, jobas daughters aims to bring young girls together from masonic relationships, teach greater reverence for god and scripture, promote loyalty to the flag and the country for which it. Advisor conference 2010, needham masonic center, needham ma. Similar to what happens in freemasonry, new members are ceremoniously initiated using degrees that are part of the orders secret ritual, authored, in the case of the order of demolays ritual, by frank a. It is not necessary that a boy be a relative of a mason to belong to demolay.
Land with nine young men between the ages of 16 and 21. The ritual is a series of ceremonies, each of which has a symbolic meaning intended to inspire the young men. The order came into existence in 1922, when the reverend w. Like many others, i had grown up in a masonic family, where i was led to believe masonry was compatible with christianity. These are demolay age 12 21 for boys and two groups for young ladies, rainbow girls and jobs daughters. A group of master masons talk about topics of masonic interesteach from their own unique perspective. Mar 22, 2014 has it been drawn to your attention the demolay degrees are highly elaborate, spectacular and beautiful. The window was placed in the memorial room so it could be seen from the street. Demolay international is an international fraternal organization for young men aged 12 to 21. Brian is currently in his second year of college fast facts. I started each of the three degrees of masonry with my eyes blindfolded. The squiresof the round table is for demolay pledges, ages 10 to 12, their groups are called manors, and they have elected officers, the master squire acting as president. Pearl has earned the lamp of knowledge and the pink honor key. Throughout the text, blanks for the entry of suggested music.
Although demolay ritual and meetings are serious and reverent, the organization does not. His paper, however, was written before the discovery of the. Officers is a black cape robe lined with red with the demolay emblem on the wearers right breast. Mar 10, 2012 it was founded by a freemason, the teachings were made by freemasons, the ritual of secret work was written by a freemason, and was and still is guided and sponsored by freemasons worldwide. Young men do not need to have a masonic relative to join the organization.
A lot of chapters will do their first meeting of a term with ritual books, but after that the ritual books are put away. Albert pike, father of modern masonry pike discusses connections of masonry to the occult in morals and dogma a pro masonic book. You need to have a masonic connection to join the order of demolay or jobs. Focusing on building a bond between members, the demolay has grown to more than 1,000 chapters worldwide.
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