First Initiation

BrAPeterson · 02-16-2007, 08:21 AM

Brethren,

It is a custom of my lodge that the JW confer first degrees SW second and WM the third.

Well last night I had the honor of conferring my first "First" degree.

I must say that if you have never done this I highly encourage it. It is an absolutely humbling and awe inspiring experience.

I would like to describe it in more detail, but the words elude me.

All but one...

Sublime

Fraternally,

Bro. Arthur

D. W. Brown · 02-16-2007, 09:09 AM

It's not like that in mine but interesting idea. Grats on conferring your first degree.

TM274 · 03-03-2008, 05:43 PM

Congrats.
I've done 2 initiations + demonstration and they have all gone well. It's a real chance to strut your stuff and I believe it sets the foundation for other charges and degrees.
During rehearsal, I was taught the finer points of delivery by the 'ELDER" bretheren and this really did keep me in good stead.

On the night, I was a little apprehensive(I guess most JD's are) and when the candidate came in.........the show was on the road. It went perfectly.

It was one job in the Lodge that I really enjoyed and should the opportunity arise again...........would have no hesitation in conducting the ceremony again.

Jayman · 03-04-2008, 07:19 AM

glad you enjoyed it

NY Mason · 03-06-2008, 07:00 PM

I've done all three degrees since becoming Master of my lodge. The first time i ever conferred a degree was a first degree and boy was i nervous..I was so afraid of drawing a blank at a critical juncture, but when it came time for my part everything came to me as it should. I felt so much better afterwards and the next time our lodge put on a first degree, i was so much more relaxed. The studying and rehearsals all paid off i guess. Thank God for the assistance from the experienced Brethren!

grandsecretary · 03-18-2008, 04:52 AM

Another innovation - good grief!