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COMMISSIONED TEMPLAR CHAPLAIN PROGRAM

In our efforts to improve the fraternity, the Grand Prelates and the elected line have developed a training program for Prelates and Chaplains. Long thought of as simply officers who read a prayer, or pray for the sick, Chaplains and Prelates should be leading officers in all Masonic bodies, but more especially in Commandery. Learn more about the program.

GRAND ENCAMPMENT TEMPLAR EDUCATION PROGRAM

The Templar Education Portal for the Grand Encampment of Knights Templar of the United States is your portal to Templar Education. Check out the portal.
  • Course I: Templar Ritualist
  • Course II: History of the Knights Templar
  • Course III: Trial of the Templars

YORK RITE LEADERSHIP PROGRAM

This program is designed to enhance your leadership abilities. The elements of this training are self improvement, understanding others, and powerful communication skills. In this training you will learn to create team bonding, empower individuals to be effective team leaders, and understand how to highlight the strengths and mitigate the weaknesses of every member. The outcome of this training is sure to improve the craft and you will notice improvements in your work and family life as well.

YORK RITE COMPANION ADEPT OF THE TEMPLE PROGRAM

The York Rite Companion Adept of the Temple program is an exciting by-mail self-study program through the Degrees and Orders of the York Rite of Freemasonry administered by the Sovereign York Rite College of North America. This program is offered to any Knight Templar by enrollment through the Sovereign College office. The program offers a series of exams focused on the ritualistic, philosophical, and esoteric teachings of the York Rite. The exams include a combination of multiple-choice, true-false, and essay questions pertaining to information presented in the Degrees and Orders of the Rite and/or in the resource materials which are recommended for purchase with the program.

There are five exams included in the curriculum, named as follows:

Exam I. The Degrees of the Capitular Rite

  • Mark Master
  • Past Master

Exam II. The Degrees of the Capitular Rite

  • Most Excellent Master
  • Royal Arch
  • The WORDS in Masonry

Exam III. The Degrees of the Cryptic Rite

  • The Council Degrees
  • Royal Master Degree
  • Select Master Degree
  • The Secret Vault Tradition

Exam IV. The Orders of Chivalry

  • The Commandery Orders
  • Order of the Red Cross
  • Order of Malta
  • Order of the Temple

Exam V. The York Rite Traditions and Freemasonry

  • The Essential Tracing Boards of the York Rite

Check out the York Rite Companion Adept of the Temple Program.

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