Internet Petition for YORK RITE DEGREES and ORDERS
I,………………………………………………………….., having received the degree of
Master Mason in ……………………………………….. Lodge, under the jurisdiction of the Grand Lodge of ………………………………………., having the good of the Craft at heart, and being desirous of obtaining further light in Masonry, do fraternally offer myself as a candidate for the Degrees and Orders of the York Rite. Should my petition be granted, I promise a cheerful compliance with all the forms and usages of the Fraternity.
Where Born ……………………………… Date of birth ………………………………..
My place of residence is ………………………………………………………………………………
Occupation ……………………………………………………………………………………………..
Place of business ………………………………………………………………………………………
Received the Degree of Master Mason ………………………………………………… 19……….
Member of …………………………………………………………………………………….. ..Lodge
To the High Priest, King, Scribe and Companions of
……………………………………………………………………….Royal Arch Chapter No……….
I have …………. Before applied for the Degrees to ……………………….Royal Arch Chapter
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To the Thrice Illustrious Master, Officers and Companions of
……………………………………………….. Council of Royal and Select Masters
I have …………….. before applied for the degrees in ………………………Council.
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To the Commander, Generalissimo, Captain General and Sir Knights of
………………………………… Commandery No. ……….., Knights Templar:
I ……….* a firm believer in the Christian religion, and ……… * desirous of receiving the Orders of Knighthood conferred in your Commandery, and if found worthy, promise to conform to the ancient usages and customs of the Order.
I have ………………. Before applied for the Orders in …………………… Commandery.
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I have read this petition and sign my full name thereto.
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(Sign full name)
Dated …………………………………………………………
We vouch for the good character and Masonic standing of the petitioner and recommend his admission.
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The candidate will state the entire facts. If he has never before applied, he shall insert the words "never" and "any" respectively in the spaces above.
* If applicable, the candidate will insert the word "am" in the spaces provided.
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