A Candidates Notebook

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A CandidatesNotebook
By Curtis Lancaster, 33, Lt. Grand Commander and
SGIG in Utah
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Masonic Light is Knowledge

• We have an obligation to educate
• We cannot call ourselves the University of
  Freemasonry and not deliver on our promise.

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Masonic Light is Knowledge

• To educate, we must become educated ourselves.
• We must inspire our Candidates to learn.

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Radical Re-Thinking

• Include your educational program into the
  schedule of the work!

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The Three Keys

• To a successful educational environment
• Organization
• Organization
• Organization

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A Good Educational System

• The classroom
• The teachers
• The materials
• The curriculum

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The Classroom

• A space in the lodge or temple
• Conducive to a classroom environment

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The Teachers

• Class Directors
• Class Manager Instructors
• Brethren in the Valley
• A desire to learn
• Encourage questions from the Candidates

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The Materials

• Clipboards, paper, pencils
• Candidates Notebooks
• Questionnaires for 5, 18, 30, 32

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The Materials

• SR Ritual Monitor Guide
• Morals and Dogma
• Forms and Traditions of the SR
• A Bridge to Light

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The Curriculum

• The rituals
• The education that should take place between
  every degree

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Candidates Notebook

• Assist the candidate
• Partial explanation of the Degrees
• Condensed Degree essentials
• To be used in conjunction with
• Active educational program
• Conferral / communication of degrees

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Candidates Notebook

• Incite curiosity
• Pass on ritual instruction imagery
• Ask the indispensable questions
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Final Thoughts

• Ask if there are any questions.
• Encourage candidates to return.
• Find what works best for your Valleys reunions.
• Keep it short direct.
• Have fun!

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A CandidatesNotebook
By Curtis Lancaster, 33, Lt. Grand Commander and
SGIG in Utah