1. The Ancient and Accepted Scottish Rite
Orient of Minnesota,
Valley of Rochester

2. A Legacy in Southeast Minnesota
First Chartered 1899
Consistory 1901
Moved from Winona to Rochester 1978
Current Temple since 1987

3. Past Temples of the Winona/Rochester Valley

4. But what is the Scottish Rite?

5. 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.

6. The Lodge of Perfection
Chartered Oct. 20, 1899
The Ineffable Degrees
4th through 14th
Teaching:
Truth
Industry
Benevolence
Honesty
Justice
Toleration
Patriotism
Love of Country

7. Chapter of Rose Croix Chartered Oct. 20, 1899 The Religious Degrees
15 th through 18 th
War against ignorance, intolerance, and error.
Labor to establish the reign of Love and Peace.

8. The Philosophical and Chivalric Degrees
Council of Kadosh
Chartered Oct. 20, 1899
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

9. The Ceremonial and Official Degrees
The Consistory
Chartered Oct. 24, 1901
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.

10. Regalia
32°
K.C.C.H
33°
50 Year Member

11. Regalia (cont’d) Deputy of the Supreme Council 33° Grand Cross
Sovereign Grand Inspector General
Sovereign Grand Commander

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

13. Our main philanthropy, RiteCare, has helped tens of thousands of children learn to overcome learning disabilities over the years.

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

15. The Rochester Valley Children’s Language Foundation sponsors the Rochester Reading Center, which provides local children with dyslexia with tutors trained in the Orton-Gillingam reading method.

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

17. The idea’s not lost here, Brother!
Leadership opportunities abound!
Ongoing Masonic education encouraged and facilitated!
Theater opportunities: Stagecraft, acting, properties, lighting, sound, wardrobe, etc.: all manner available!

18. Get Involved!
Education
Degree Drama

19. Education Automatic enrollment in the Master Craftsman program.
College of the Consistory- program for Masonic and philosophic studies
Scottish Rite Research Society- membership and publications available

20. JOIN US IN 2013!
ASK A BROTHER OR US TODAY FOR MORE INFORMATION AND ASSISTANCE ON PETITIONING!

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