12/25/2005

Grand Lodge of California, Masonic Education Committee

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Mentoring
Activities

•Four phases

–Formal Training

–Orientations

–Continuing Education

–Short Talks

•Important aspects

–Involve his wife and family

–Meet at key points in his Masonic career

–Teach, Coach, Energize, Involve

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	MENTORING PROGRAM
	The *sample* Mentoring Program is structured into FOUR PHASES:
	Phase I is considered the formal training.  It incorporates the “Seven Steps to Masonic Light” where the Candidate meets with the Mentor (and/or Education Team if the Lodge has one) for the purpose of reading and discussing the three degree booklets comprising “A BASIC MASONIC EDUCATION COURSE” published by the California Grand Lodge Masonic Education Committee.  He attends four Lodge functions with the new Brother and arranges and accompanies the new Brother on a visit to another lodge.
	Phase II is a recommended meeting that can be held as part of a Lodge program or as a Mentor and Brother program.  It provides material every new Mason ought to know.
	Phase III provides suggested information for a continuing Masonic Education Program as part of a Lodge Communication.
	Phase IV  is an extra added bonus. It contains suggestions for "The Masonic Minute"; a 10 to 15 minute Education segment for every Lodge Communication.