Fellowcraft

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Fellowcraft is the second degree in Freemasonry, representing a stage of moral and intellectual development between the Entered Apprentice and Master Mason.


Statements (49)
Predicate Object
instanceOf Masonic degree
second degree in Freemasonry
aimsAt intellectual growth
moral refinement
self-improvement
associatedWith Freemasonry
conferredIn Masonic lodge
contrastsWith operative masonry
emphasizes allegory
symbolism
follows Entered Apprentice degree
hasMoralFocus equity
integrity
justice
hasOathTo obedience to lodge laws
secrecy
support of brethren
hasRitual catechism
grip
lecture
obligation
password
signs
hasStage intellectual development
moral development
hasTheme advancement in knowledge
development of intellect
progress in virtue
isDegreeOf Speculative Freemasonry
languageOfRitual varies by Masonic jurisdiction
leadsTo Master Mason degree
partOf Blue Lodge degrees
Craft Freemasonry
positionInSequence 2
precedes Master Mason degree
requiresPrerequisite Entered Apprentice degree
symbolizes manhood
maturity
the middle chamber of life
teaches importance of education
liberal arts and sciences
moral responsibility
use of reason
usesSymbol level
middle chamber
plumb
square
winding staircase
working tools of an operative mason

Referenced by (5)
Subject (surface form when different) Predicate
Freemasons
Masonic lodge
hasDegree
Entered Apprentice ("Fellowcraft degree")
followedBy
Maître Maçon ("Compagnon (Fellow Craft)")
follows
Entered Apprentice
relatedTo

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