The following educational quiz is a part of the continuing program of the Masonic Education Committee of the Grand Lodge to provide a monthly educational program for lodge use. The leader simply reads the questions and lets various members provide answers until all the points are covered.

CARDINAL: Of fundamental importance. Chief, Main, Prime, principal. The four cardinal virtues are of fundamental importance in man's search for self improvement.

TOKEN: You all know the Masonic explanation from the EAo. The word "token" is an "act" not a "thing." A 'word' is a thing.

VICISSITUDE: A change in fortune or situation, especially when for the worse.

VOUCH: To bear witness for one. To vouch for one in the opening ceremonies is to state unequivocally that you have sat in a lodge of Master Masons with him or that he has been duly tried and/or strictly examined by you. It does not mean that someone has casually referred to him as a Mason.

TEMPLE: This word gets us a lot of criticism from religious circles as they believe it pertains only to worship of God. Three different dictionaries supported their understanding. Freemasonry, based on its connection with King Solomon's Temple, and the symbolism we use from that Temple, refer to their building as a Temple rather than a Lodge Building. It does not mean we think of it as a church.

STEWARD: An officer in charge of stores and arrangements about meals. In Masonry a steward is informed at his installation that he is to assist the S.D and other officers; to assist in collection of dues; and to make all arrangements for the convenience of the brethren when assembled. Other words with similar meanings are Caterer, waiter, agent and provider.

WHAT IS THE DIFFERENCE BETWEEN AN IMPLEMENT AND AN INSTRUMENT?

IMPLEMENT: As a noun it means a device, a tool gadget or utensil. The working tools are referred to as implements. A tool is anything held in the hands and used to assist in doing manual work. As a verb it means to carry into effect. By using this quiz as an implement the Master carriedin to effect an educational program.

INSTRUMENT: Agent, means, tool, vehicle, an implement or a device. An implement is a thing serving as an instrument. The Working Tools are referred to as Implements. A sharp object (Pressing ....) is referred to as an instrument. We might say a spade is an implement. A pencil is an instrument.

DUE FORM: That which is owing or ought to be done. Due form is the form in which an act ought to be done to be done correctly. Ample Form: Any action of the Gr. Master is considered ample. When done by a deputy it is considered due form and when done by any other officer it is "in form". Technically, when this lodge is opened/closed by the WM, or SW or JW acting in his stead, it is closed in due form(He is the one authorized to do it.), when closed by someone else(A Past Master for example) it is in form.

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