Honor. Integrity. Truth. Character.
What is Scottish Rite?
The Scottish Rite, often referred to as 32° Freemasonry, is an appendant body of Freemasonry a Master Mason may join to journey deeper into the teachings of the craft.
Our Vision
We will strive to be a fraternity that fulfills our Masonic obligation to care for our members. 32° Freemasonry seeks to strengthen the community and believes that each man should act in civil life according to his individual judgment and the dictates of his conscience. In August 2018, the Supreme Council of the Scottish Rite, 33°, Northern Masonic Jurisdiction, voted to adopt an updated brand identity. Click here to view our brand guide.Our Values
32° Scottish Rite Masonry expands upon the fundamental principles of Freemasonry, exploring Masonic teachings more deeply. Building upon the ethical and philosophical teachings of the blue lodge, Scottish Rite reveals a wealth of knowledge about Masonry not found in the other degrees. It seeks to enrich the philosophy of the Symbolic Lodge in order to help good men become even better.
A member of the Scottish Rite seeks to:
- Aid mankind’s search for identity and destiny in God’s universe
- Produce wiser men in a wiser world, happier men in a happier world, and therefore better men in a better world
- Promote the dignity of every person and the humanity in all activities
Our Core Values Are:
Reverence for God | Devotion to Country | Integrity | Justice | Toleration | Service
32 ° Freemasonry
Scottish Rite Freemasonry is a way for a Mason to build upon the ethical teachings and philosophy offered in the craft lodge (also known as Blue Lodge), which consists of the first three degrees of Freemasonry: Entered Apprentice, Fellowcraft, and Master Mason. The Scottish Rite continues these degrees, from 4° to 32°. A Scottish Rite Freemason may attain the 33°, which is an honor bestowed for outstanding service to the Brotherhood.
THE SYSTEM OF DEGREES:
Each Valley has up to four Scottish Rite bodies, and each body confers a set of degrees. In the Northern Masonic Jurisdiction, the bodies are the:
Lodge of
Perfection
(4° – 14°)
Princes of
Jerusalem
(15° – 16°)
Chapter of Rose Croix
(17° – 18°)
Consistory
S.P.R.S.
(19° – 32°)
The Supreme Council confers the 33° of Sovereign Grand Inspector General. This honorary degree is granted in recognition for individual accomplishments in private life, business, government, and the arts, as well as leadership and service within the fraternity.
32 ° Freemasonry
Joining 32° Scottish Rite Freemasonry is a way for you to continue to expand your understanding of Masonic principles and teachings. As you progress through the degrees, you will find an untold wealth of knowledge. You will more deeply explore questions raised in the blue lodge degrees. 32° Freemasonry is often considered a “graduate course” in Masonic teachings. Our degrees supplement and reinforce the blue lodge in every way.
32° Freemasonry is for those who wish to better themselves and the world through deeper engagement with the philosophy, values, and teachings that have supported Freemasonry for more than 200 years.
Noble Jordan Settle was elected into the Divan in January 2016 and serves on the executive committee for Jaffa Shriners in Altoona, Pennsylvania. Since becoming a Shriner, Jordan has been active member of his unit, Jaffa Mounted Patrol, as well as the Jaffa Gun Raffle and Jaffa Sports Show. He has served as the Chairman of the Jaffa Gun Raffle since 2012 and was appointed Executive Aide to the Potentate for the 2015 Shrine year. Jordan is a life member of the Jaffa Legion of Honor and a proud ‘Shrine Legacy’ with his father Bill, brother Jake, and brother-in-law David. He is also an Artisan in the Order of Quetzalcoatl, Colotic Misztli #91.