Lecture 1

Petitioner’s approach:

This is the only method for a petitioner to gather Bio-data of DeMolays. Such information is essential

for a Petitioner. It helps him in the process of getting to know about the people of the organization he

is petitioning in. The Petitioner’s approach is to be memorized word per word and a Petitioner is

required to complete at least 20 DeMolay Bio-data.

(Address) I am Petitioner ___(name)__ _petitioning for membership to Bicol Chapter, Order of

DeMolay sponsored by Isarog Lodge #33 F & A.M. May I have the honor and privilege of knowing

your bio-data (Address) ?

Addresses: Titles of DeMolays of a specific Chapter or any other member of the Masonic Family.

These are to memorized word per word.

A. Bicol Chapter – DeMolay

B. Asog Chapter - DeMolay

C. Mayon Chapter – Sir Knight

D. Jose Maria Panganiban Chapter - DeMolay

E. Nicasio F. Villareal Sr. Priory (Order of Knighthood) – Sir Knight

F. International Order of the Rainbow for Girls – My Lady

G. Job’s Daughters International – My Lady

H. Mother Advisors – Mom (last name)

I. Master Masons – Dad (last name)

The Sandwich:

A Petitioner at all times, when speaking, MUST begin and end with the proper address.

Petitioner’s Motto: ―Never Quit, Never Squeal… Always Expect and Accept the Worst.

.DeMolay Motto: ―No DeMolay Shall Fail As A Citizen, As A Leader and As A Man"

DeMolay Slogan: ―”Once A DeMolay, Always A DeMolay”

PETITIONER LECTURE

(SECOND MEETING LECTURE )

What is the International Order of DeMolay?

 The Order of DeMolay is an international fraternal youth

organization of young man between the ages of 12 - 21

bonded together in mutual development to help each other

live clean and manly upright lives so that they will give

credit to their parents and merit for the commendation of all

good men.

 DeMolay is considered an appendant body of Freemasonry;

every DeMolay chapter is sponsored by a Masonic Lodge or

other recognized Masonic bodies. DeMolay is closely

modeled after Freemasonry, and like Freemasonry, members

are initiated into DeMolay through ritual and an allegorical

program.

 Under the "advisorship" of adults, leadership skills, civic awareness, responsibility, and

character development are learned through a variety of self-directed, real world applications

and activities. DeMolay builds confidence; teaches responsibility, cooperation and

community service; and fosters trust, respect, fellowship, patriotism, reverence, and sharing.

Seven Cardinal Virtues

Being a member of DeMolay means living by the seven cardinal virtues of a DeMolay

The seven cardinal virtues of a demolay

  1. Filial Love

  2. Reverence for sacred things

  3. Courtesy

  4. Comradeship

  5. Fidelity

  6. Cleanness

  7. Patriotism

  

1. Filial Love - Love between parent and child

2. Reverence for Sacred Things - Encourages one's own faith and tolerance for others'

beliefs

3. Courtesy - Courtesy to all mankind to make life more pleasant

4. Comradeship - Loyalty and faithfulness to friends and family

5. Fidelity - Encourages loyalty to promises, vows, friends and God

6. Cleanness - Cleanness of mind, body and spirit

7. Patriotism - Encourages loyalty to country, freedom and civic responsibility

14 Code of Ethics of DeMolay

  1. A DeMolay serves God.

  2. A DeMolay honors all womanhood.

  3. A DeMolay loves and honors his parents.

  4. A DeMolay is honest.

  5. A DeMolay is loyal to ideals and friends.

  6. A DeMolay practices honest toil.

  7. A DeMolay's word is as good as his bond.

  8. A DeMolay is courteous.

  9. A DeMolay is at all times a gentleman.

  10. A DeMolay is a patriot in peace as well as war.

  11. A DeMolay is clean in mind and body.

  12. A DeMolay stands unswervingly for the public schools.

  13. A DeMolay always bears the reputation of a good, law-abiding citizen.

  14. A DeMolay by precept and example must preserve the high standards to which he has pledged himself.

The Vows of a DeMolay

At my Chapter’s alter,

Humbly and sincerely,

I promised to be a better son

I promised to love and serve God, my country, and my fellow-men

I promised to honor and protect every woman

I promised to slander no one

I promised to aid and uphold the public schools

I promised to walk uprightly before God and Man

All of these things, and more, I did promise

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