The document summarizes the Scottish Rite of Freemasonry, which is composed of degrees 4 through 32 that expand on lessons from the first three degrees of Blue Lodge Masonry. It discusses the four bodies that members progress through to learn virtues like truth, industry, and benevolence. It also highlights the Scottish Rite's philanthropic work providing speech therapy through RiteCare clinics and opportunities for brotherhood, leadership, and family involvement through various programs and events held by the Valley of Raleigh. Members are encouraged to petition to join and continue their Masonic education and experience.

1. The Ancient and Accepted
Scottish Rite
Orient of North Carolina,
Valley of Raleigh
Welcomes you!

2. What is the Scottish Rite?

4. The Next Step in Freemasonry
Often called the ‘University of Freemasonry,’
the Scottish Rite is composed of the 4th
through 32nd degrees. Each degree is
designed to expand on the lessons learned
by a Master Mason during the first three
degrees of Blue Lodge Masonry.
The lessons are divided into four bodies, or
lodges.

5. The Lodge of Perfection
Chartered Oct. 17, 1888
The Ineffable Degrees
4th through 14th
Teaching:
 Truth
 Industry
 Benevolence
 Honesty
 Justice
 Toleration
 Patriotism
 Love of Country

6. Chapter of Rose Croix
Chartered Dec. 22, 1888
The Religious Degrees
15 th through 18 th
War against ignorance,
intolerance, and error.
Labor to establish the reign
of Love and Peace.

7. Council of Kadosh
Chartered Dec. 22, 1888
The Philosophical and Chivalric
Degrees
19th through 30th
Teaching:
 Liberty
 Fraternity
 Equality in everyday life
 Modesty & Humility
 Respect for laboring class
 Combat of ignorance and
unscrupulous power

8. The Consistory
Chartered Sept. 22, 1890
The Ceremonial and Official
Degrees
31st and 32nd
The culmination of the
previous degrees,
symbolizing the
attainment of reason and
balance. Yet another
step towards the state of
perfection we all seek as
our final goal.

9. But wait,
there’s more!
The Scottish Rite is about more than
just ritual, lessons, and history. . .

10. Our main philanthropy, RiteCare, has
helped tens of thousands of children
learn to speak clearly over the years.

11. Over 165 Clinics nationwide,
staffed by trained personnel.

12. The Orient of North Carolina
sponsors Rite Care programs at
East Carolina University and
Appalachian State University. We
are starting a telemedicine
program in Charlotte.

13. But there’s
even more!
What happened to brotherhood and service?
We are a fraternal organization, remember?

14. Welcome to Labor (and fun),
Brother!
 Leadership opportunities abound!
 Ongoing Masonic education encouraged and
facilitated!
 Theater opportunities: Stagecraft, properties,
lighting, sound, wardrobe, etc.
 Rite Care golf tournament
 Knights of St. Andrews
 Like to cook? Have we got a spot for you!
 Don’t see it here? We probably still have it!

15. Devotion

16. Brotherhood

17. Theater!

18. production

19. Where’s the kitchen?

20. Education Master Craftsman
Program –
Correspondence courses
 Valley Research
Group – Monthly
papers presented by
members
 Scottish Rite
Research Society-
membership and
publications available

21. What about my
family!

22. Bring the whole family!
 Monthly dinner
meetings open to all!
 Annual feasts
 Ladies night dinner

23. Join Scottish Rite
Masonry in 2014!
ASK AN ASSR BROTHER OR E-MAIL
US TODAY FOR MORE INFORMATION
AND ASSISTANCE ON PETITIONING!
Andy Barrett 919-523-4910
*******April 25-26, 2014*******

24. Contacts:
Andy Barrett 32nd deg 919-523-4910
http://www.masonpost.com/valleyofraleigh/pdf/ScottishRitePetition.pdf
http://scottishrite.org/