From Man to Mason

A Transformation through Education, focuses on the process that facilitates the transformation a good man from the world at large into being a Mason.

Brother masons all recognize that the ritualistic experiences are essential to this process since it is through our ritualistic experiences that we have that emotional event that clearly pinpoints the transition from being a good Man into a well-informed Mason. The ritualistic experiences also highlight those points at which we move along our path of Masonic development through receiving further light and more light in subsequent degrees.

However, a reflection on our own experiences and Masonic lodges as well as the observation of those around us teach us that merely knowing the words of our proficiency or even the entire ritualistic work does not necessarily result in a full transformation of the way we think, function, and behave. For this transformation to occur, there must also be a thorough understanding of what those words we worked hard to learn meant as well as the application of those lessons to our decisions in our daily life. This process is not a short or easy one and is a lifelong journey.

From Man to Mason takes that process from initial enquiry into Freemasonry and leads you step by step identifying every opportunity for teaching, learning, and understanding the nuances of the philosophy of Freemasonry. It provides a detailed outline of activities that every lodge should make available to promote this process in all of its members from the newest entered apprentice to the most senior of past masters.

From Man to Mason breaks this process into several major sections including activities that should precede the initiation or Entered Apprentice degree. It describes, in detail, formal and structured methods for teaching about the entered apprentice degree that should be followed to provide that new mason with a solid foundation in our speculative art. This book further outlines specific educational activities and experiences that are necessary for the understanding of all 3 degrees and prepares this new Master Mason to be an actively engaged member of the lodge for the foreseeable future.

From Man to Mason points out that education does not end with the proficiency in the Master Mason degree, and that brothers of a lodge deserve ongoing education both formal and informal throughout the remainder of their Masonic career. As our Entered Apprentice degree tells us, “We come to learn” and that any meeting that occurs at does not offer an opportunity to learn more about Freemasonry, its teachings, and applications, is a meeting where the Lodge has failed to meet its duty of truly making Masons.

From Man to Mason provides independent study resources as well as the opportunities for exploring research societies allowing an inquisitive brother the opportunity to continue his education.

From Man to Mason is an excellent resource for anyone responsible for promoting education within their Lodge as well as for individuals who are looking to serve as a master craftsman or mentor for another new brother. It also serves as a resource for inquisitive individuals who are looking to know more about Freemasonry and help them find resources to continue their journey.