What are “appendant bodies?
A – When non-Masons think of Masonry, they generally are thinking of what we call “Blue Lodge Masonry” which is that part of Masonry that addresses the first three steps, or “Degrees”, of a man’s Masonic journey. Once a man has completed those first three Degrees and become a Master Mason, he is the equal of every other Mason in the world. The status of a Master Mason is the pinnacle of ones journey. However, there are a number or “append ant bodies,” or Masonic “spin-off” organizations that focus more on the elements of Freemasonry not addressed in Blue Lodge Masonry, and others that are designed for those not eligible for regular membership, such as women or younger people. The purpose of these “appendant bodies” is to provide opportunities for Masons to more fully develop their Masonic education, and for others to enjoy the fraternal relationship that Freemasonry offers in different ways.
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