Brian Davis
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Got my first degree done, but with all the information given to me on day one, I honestly don't remember all of it.
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Ripcord22A
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Congrats! Amd that is totally normal! No one remembers all of it
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Warrior1256
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Congratulations Brother. I remember very little of my own initiation. This is normal.
Congratulations, Brother.
The first time you attend another Initiation you will have multiple "aha!" moments.
The first time you attend another Initiation you will have multiple "aha!" moments.
Brian Davis
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Thanks for all the encouragement. I really feel bad, because I can tell that a lot of time and effort went into it.
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Bloke
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We put time and effort into it to pass the values along Bro. Maybe one day you will do the same... and you don't just do that in a lodge team, you do it in all aspects of life...
Roy_
Registered User
> Thanks for all the encouragement. I really feel bad, because I can tell that a lot of time and effort went into it.
No worries. Initiations are roughly the same, so they didn't have to come up with everything for your initiation. AND you will attend many initiations in the years to come that THAT is when you start to remember things about your own and things will start falling into place.
No worries. Initiations are roughly the same, so they didn't have to come up with everything for your initiation. AND you will attend many initiations in the years to come that THAT is when you start to remember things about your own and things will start falling into place.
Keith C
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Don't feel badly about it. This is a big part of your initiation...Everyone who was there, was there JUST FOR YOU! You didn't just join some group, you were made a Brother among Brothers.
You may never remember everything that happened, but you will, undoubtedly, learn to understand what it meant, and hopefully be there for the next brothers.
jav_mackey
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No worries brother. As you go through the catechism lessons more of what you learned will be recalled. Have a great journey.
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Warrior1256
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Exactly!
Huby M. Meadows III
Registered User
I've been out of town for the last 2 months, but heading home this coming Tuesday. I'll be looking for a lodge to join when I get back. It'll be my first time to!
Warrior1256
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Good luck! Keep us posted.
grayflannelsuit
Premium Member
Congratulations brother! As far as understanding what you saw, don't sweat it. It was a blur for me too. I cannot recommend enough that you seek out a copy of "Introduction to Freemasonry" by Carl Claudy. There is one volume for each degree and it provides a ton of context for what you experienced.
Brian Davis
Registered User
Thanks. I honestly being staying away from books and the internet, I don't want anything to spoil the experience.
grayflannelsuit
Premium Member
I took the same approach. My recommendation for the books, however, is to read each volume after your degree.