Welcome to York Rite Masonry
Introduction
The Structure of Freemasonry consists of the York Rite and the Scottish Rite. You are encouraged to seek all of the light and knowledge that exists in our Fraternity.
Symbolic
Lodge
As a member of a Symbolic Lodge you have already started through the York Rite which consists of our Lodge, the Chapter, the Council and a Commandery of Knights Templar. You are urged to complete what you have started in the Symbolic Blue Lodge so that you will better understand the Lodge. The continuing degrees of the York Rite contain a wealth of Masonic knowledge waiting for you to enjoy.
Royal Arch Chapter
Capitular
Masonry
The Royal Arch Chapter includes the three degrees of Capitular Masonry. It is the Masonry of Recovery. It teaches that the great beliefs in Freemasonry are never eternally lost. All things in due time will be recovered.
Council of Royal and Select Master Masons
Cryptic
Masonry
The Council of Royal and Select Master Masons includes in their three degrees the Masonry of Preservation; teaching that immortal truths will never be destroyed, that the approach of destruction will lead to a safe and secure deposit of these truths. This is Cryptic Masonry . . . the Alpha and Omega of the Ancient Craft.
Commandery of Knights Templar
Chivalric
Masonry
Chivalric Masonry is Christian Masonry and is exemplified in the three Orders (similar to degrees) of a Commandery of Knights Templar. The Orders aim to put the known Christian virtues into practice in our daily lives. Charity and hospitality are characteristics which underlie the Templar program.