Are there there other goals after achieving the three degrees?
A. There are other Concordant bodies in Freemasonry. The whole purpose and teaching of Freemasonry is communicated through the three degrees of the Craft Lodge. A member, however, may wish to extend his experiences of Freemasonry by participating in additional degrees such as the Scottish Rite or Royal Arch masonry. Through these he may become a member of the Shrine. The Shriners, with their colorful parades, their annual circus, and their work for crippled children are probably the best known to the public. However, to become a member of any of these bodies a man must be, and remain a member of his Craft Lodge. Since membership in the Masonic Order is for men only there are various women’s and youth organizations, which may require sponsorship by Masonic Lodges, or for those whc are relatives of Freemasons. The aims of these groups have an affinity with Freemasonry.
