Scottish Rite Calgary

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For over three centuries the Scottish Rite has been the medium for many Master Masons to reflect upon their relationship with their faith, their fellow man and with themselves. The Scottish Rite delves further into Masonic teachings and is meant to provide more insight into living a more meaningful way of life for a Master Mason and his family.

The Ancient and Accepted Scottish Rite of Freemasonry, commonly known as simply the Scottish Rite, is one of several Rites of Freemasonry. The Scottish Rite builds upon the ethical teachings and philosophy offered in the craft lodge, or Blue Lodge, through dramatic presentation of the individual degrees. A Rite is a progressive series of degrees conferred by various Masonic organizations or bodies, each of which operates under the control of its own central authority.

In Canada the central authority is the Supreme Council of Canada, and the Scottish Rite is officially recognized by Grand Lodges as an extension of the degrees of Freemasonry. The Valley of Calgary works in partnership with the Grand Lodge of Alberta.

Just like in Craft Masonry, once a Brother is initiated into Scottish Rite, he is welcomed into any Scottish Rite lodge in the world.