2. Grand Lodge F.&A.M. of WIisconsin1 Getting Back to Basics

3. Grand Lodge F.&A.M. of WIisconsin2 Why Does Freemasonry Exist?

4. Grand Lodge F.&A.M. of WIisconsin3 Why Does Freemasonry Exist? 1. To promote personal development by the practice of moral principles.

5. Grand Lodge F.&A.M. of WIisconsin4 Why Does Freemasonry Exist? 1. To promote personal development by the practice of moral principles. 2. To be of service to those suffering unfortunate circumstances.

6. Grand Lodge F.&A.M. of WIisconsin5 Why Does Freemasonry Exist? 1. To promote personal development by the practice of moral principles. 2. To be of service to those suffering unfortunate circumstances. 3. To foster friendship and cooperation among all people

7. Grand Lodge F.&A.M. of WIisconsin6 What is the Central Point of the EA Degree?

8. Grand Lodge F.&A.M. of WIisconsin7 What is the Central Point of the EA Degree? To Learn.

9. Grand Lodge F.&A.M. of WIisconsin8 What is the Central Point of the EA Degree? To Learn. Moral Principles.

10. Grand Lodge F.&A.M. of WIisconsin9 What is the Central Point of the EA Degree? To Learn. Moral Principles. Brotherly Love, Relief, Truth, Temperance, Fortitude, Prudence, Justice, Fidelity, Circumspection, Faith, Hope, Charity.

11. Grand Lodge F.&A.M. of WIisconsin10 What is the Central Point of the EA Degree? To Learn. Moral Principles. Brotherly Love, Relief, Truth, Temperance, Fortitude, Prudence, Justice, Fidelity, Circumspection, Faith, Hope, Charity. In youth, as Entered Apprentices, we ought industriously to occupy our minds in the attainment of useful knowledge.

12. Grand Lodge F.&A.M. of WIisconsin11 What is the Central Point of the FC Degree?

13. Grand Lodge F.&A.M. of WIisconsin12 What is the Central Point of the FC Degree? To Execute.

14. Grand Lodge F.&A.M. of WIisconsin13 What is the Central Point of the FC Degree? To Execute. Moral Principles.

15. Grand Lodge F.&A.M. of WIisconsin14 What is the Central Point of the FC Degree? To Execute. Moral Principles. Cast from clay, (in the clay-grounds) we are to spend the length of our lives (the River Jordan between Succoth and Zeredatha) strengthening our souls (our hollow pillars) with the tools (archives of Masonry) necessary to prevail over destructive acts of God (inundations) and destructive acts of man (conflagrations).

16. Grand Lodge F.&A.M. of WIisconsin15 What is the Central Point of the FC Degree? To Execute. Moral Principles. Cast from clay, (in the clay-grounds) we are to spend the length of our life (the River Jordan between Succoth and Zeredatha) strengthening our souls (our hollow pillars) with the tools (archives of Masonry) necessary to prevail over destructive acts of God (inundations) and destructive acts of man (conflagrations). In Manhood, as Fellowcrafts, we should apply that knowledge to the discharge of our respective duties to God, our neighbor, and ourselves.

17. Grand Lodge F.&A.M. of WIisconsin16 What is the Central Point of the MM Degree?

18. Grand Lodge F.&A.M. of WIisconsin17 What is the Central Point of the MM Degree? To Reflect.

19. Grand Lodge F.&A.M. of WIisconsin18 What is the Central Point of the MM Degree? To Reflect. Are we prepared?

20. Grand Lodge F.&A.M. of WIisconsin19 What is the Central Point of the MM Degree? To Reflect. Are we prepared? If death were to strike, do we have confidence that our acts on this earth and the strength of our faith will qualify us to pass judgment for life eternal?

21. Grand Lodge F.&A.M. of WIisconsin20 What is the Central Point of the MM Degree? To Reflect. Are we prepared? If death were to strike, do we have confidence that our acts on this earth and the strength of our faith will qualify us to pass judgment for life eternal? In age, as Master Masons, we may enjoy the happy reflections consequent on a well- spent life, and die in the hope of a glorious immortality.

22. Grand Lodge F.&A.M. of WIisconsin21 What is the Purpose of a Lodge?

23. Grand Lodge F.&A.M. of WIisconsin22 What is the Purpose of a Lodge? To Make New Masons.

24. Grand Lodge F.&A.M. of WIisconsin23 How do we Succeed in Fulfilling the Purpose of a Lodge?

25. Grand Lodge F.&A.M. of WIisconsin24 How do we Succeed in Fulfilling the Purpose of a Lodge? By Cultivating Relationships