Second Degree: Fellow Craft Practice Questions

Flashcards covering the lessons, symbolism, and objectives of the Fellow Craft degree as described in the lecture notes.

What is the name of the second degree in the process described?

The Fellow Craft

Does the Fellow Craft degree contain a traditional history?

No, it is described as preliminary and having no traditional history.

What is the primary object of the first degree compared to the second degree?

The first degree seeks to instruct the candidate in morality, while the object of the second degree is to instruct him in science.

What physical symbolic progression does the candidate make during the second degree ceremony?

The candidate passes the porch of the Temple, ascends the winding staircase, and is admitted into the middle chamber.

In the symbolic representation of life stages, what do the first and second degrees represent?

The first degree represents youth, and the second degree represents manhood.

What is the focus of the symbols and ceremonies in the first degree?

The purification of the heart.

What are the lessons of the second degree intended to cultivate and improve?

The lessons are intended to cultivate the reasoning faculties and improve the intellectual powers.