RITES AND AFFILIATED BODIES
OTHER MASONIC ORGANIZATIONS
This link section contains listings for coordinate, affiliate and other
groups or organizations that have Masonic orientation, allegiance or are
otherwise related to the broad concept of the Masonic family of organizations.
How do some of
these other organizations relate to Freemasonry?
Some of these groups are very closely tied to the fraternity, some by being
considered "advanced" degrees", others by requiring a Master
Mason to be in attendance during meetings, or having a family relationship with
a Master Mason for a condition of membership. Additionally some are recognized
as "regular" in the eyes of Masonry, meaning that they are formally
recognized by ones Grand Lodge, the Masonic equivalent of enjoying diplomatic
relations.
Others practice Freemasonry and its virtues, but may not have attained formal
recognition with one or the other of the Grand Lodges to date. Many of these
groups are recognized by some but not all of the Grand Lodges represented in
these pages.
If you know of other "bodies" not mentioned here or if the link
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CONCORDANT BODIES
York Rite
Info about York Rite and its structure, click
here Previously shown under "What Is a Degree Page"
York Rite in the USA
General Grand
Chapter of Royal Arch Masons
General Grand
Council of Royal and Selected Masters
Grand Encampment Knights Templar
The Grand Council
Allied Masonic Degrees USA (AMD)
Red Cross of
Constantine
The High Council
Masonic Societas Rosicruciana in Civitatibus Foederatis (MSRICF)
The Grand
Council Knight Masons USA (KM)
York Rite Sovereign
College, NA (YRSCNA)
Convent General Knights
of the York Cross of Honour (KYCH)
Provincial Grand Lodge
USA, Royal Order of Scotland (ROS)
Holy Royal Arch
Knight Templar Priest
Scottish Rites
Info about Scottish Rite and its structure, click
here Previously shown under "What Is a Degree Page"
Scottish Rites - Northern
Jurisdiction
Scottish Rites - Southern
Jurisdiction
Shriners
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Degree Page"
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Shriners
Shrine and Shriner's Hospitals
APPENDANT BODIES
General Grand Chapter Order of the Eastern Star
- is the largest fraternal organization in the world to which both men and
women may belong and is a social Order comprised of persons with religious
convictions and spiritual values, but is not a religion. Its appeal rests in the
true beauty of the refreshing and character building lessons that are so
sincerely portrayed in its ritualistic work. A deep fraternal bond exists
between its members. It is the wholesome relationship of brotherly and sisterly
love brought about through high principles exemplified in our daily lives which
makes us near and dear to each other. While this is an Order composed of people
of spiritual convictions it is open to all faiths. The personal welfare of our
members is vital to all Stars and it is considered a privilege to help one
whenever we can. It is a social order of members with sincere and purposeful
objectives. Click here
for learn more
YOUTH ORGANIZATIONS
The youth organizations are separate and independent organizations that
stress the importance of character development, community service and
leadership. While members of the youth groups are free to seek membership in
Freemasonry or the Eastern Star, it is a personal choice and not a requirement
of membership in a youth order.
DeMolay International
- is an organization for young men aged 13 to 21. Young men do not need to have
a Masonic relative to join the organization. DeMolay was founded in Kansas City,
Missouri, in 1919, and is now international in scope. Like the other Masonic
Youth Orders, DeMolay Chapters (local groups) usually meet in a room at a local
Masonic Lodge. Adult leadership is provided by men (usually Masons) known as
Chapter Dads or advisors. 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. The Order teaches the virtues of reverence,
love of parents, comradeship, patriotism, courtesy, cleanness, and fidelity. The
Order provides many social events and activities, which help to teach social
skills and leadership. Click
here to learn more
International Order of Job's Daughters
- takes its name from a story in the Biblical Book of Job. It was organized in
Omaha, Nebraska, in 1920. Membership requires the young woman be related to a
Mason. The local organization is called a Bethel. The teachings of the Order are
Biblically based, and similar virtues are stressed as in the other Masonic Youth
Orders. Job’s Daughters places special emphasis on community service. Many
Bethels work with drug education programs and with the Hearing Impaired Kids
Endowment (HIKE) Program. Membership is for young women age 11 to 20.
International Order of the Rainbow for Girls
- is an organization for young women aged 11 to 20. It was founded in
McAlester, Oklahoma, in 1922. No relationship to a member of the Masonic Order
is required for membership. Local groups or Assemblies are generally sponsored
by either a Masonic Lodge or a Chapter of the Order of the Eastern Star. Women
known as Mother Advisors give adult supervision and guidance. Each of the colors
of the rainbow is associated with a particular virtue or source of inspiration.
Like the other Youth Orders, Rainbow is deeply involved with local charity and
support of education. It teaches character development, planning, leadership,
and social skills through training programs and social events. Click
here to learn more
OTHERS
Daughters of
the Nile **
High Twelve
International **
National
Sojourners - An organization for members of the Armed Forces
Order of the Amaranth
Grottoes USA
Royal Order of Jesters
Sciots
Tall Cedars of Lebanon
White Shrine of Jerusalem
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