The Scottish Rite Creed
Human progress is our cause, liberty of thought our supreme wish, freedom of
conscience our mission, and the guarantee of equal rights to all people
everywhere our ultimate goal.
Mission Statement, Orient of North Carolina
To inform the
general public about the charitable works of the Scottish Rite
of Freemasonry, particularly in the area of our RiteCare
Childhood Language Disorders Clinics.
To present a positive image of the Scottish Rite of
Freemasonry to the general public and the membership.
To demonstrate pride in the Scottish Rite of Freemasonry, to
encourage present members to become more active and to
educate future members as to what the Scottish Rite of
Freemasonry represents.
To provide to the media, the public and the brethren
information related to
Scottish Rite Freemasonry so they may better understand the
goals, plans, and programs of the Scottish Rite of
Freemasonry.
TO CHARGE every MASON to exemplify the principals and
obligations of Freemasonry in his daily living.
The Rite
The Ancient and Accepted Scottish Rite of Freemasonry is commonly known as the Scottish Rite. It is one of several appendant groups of the worldwide fraternity known as Freemasonry. Each Valley has up to four Scottish Rite bodies, and each body confers a set of degrees. In the Southern Jurisdiction these are the Lodge of Perfection (4° - 14°), Chapter of Rose Croix (15° - 18°), Council of Kadosh (19° - 30°), and the Consistory (31° - 32°). The Supreme Council confers the 33rd Degree of Sovereign Grand Inspector General.
