Job's Daughters Ritual - Closing & General Information Flashcards

1
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In which countries is Job’s Daughters found?

A

United States, Canada, Brazil, Australia, the Phillipines

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2
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Where is the current Miss International Job’s Daughter from?

A

The Phillipines

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3
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What song is sung as the Chaplain approaches the Altar for the Closing Prayer?

A

Sweet Hour of Prayer

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4
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Do new members assume the Attitude of Prayer when observing the Closing Cross?

A

No.

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5
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Who can be members of Job’s Daughters?

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Members are girls and young women between the ages of 10 and 20 who are related to or are sponsored by a Master Mason and believe in a higher power.

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What is the signal for the Treasurer, Chaplain and Messengers to turn outward for the Retiring March?

A

The Musician plays a chord.

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Are Daughters allowed to sign while in the Closing Cross?

A

Yes. With the approval of the Executive Members of the Bethel Guardian Council, members of the Bethel may be released from the Attitude of Prayer to sign.

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8
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Who was the first Supreme Guardian?

A

Ethel T. Wead Mick

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9
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Who is the current Supreme Guardian?

A

Linda Luttrell

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10
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Who is the current Associate Grand Guardian?

A

Dave Sieler

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11
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What are the two songs that may be sung during the Retiring March?

A

Onward Christian Soldiers or We’re Job’s Daughters Fair and True

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12
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True or false? After the Bethel Guardian says, “This concludes our ceremony,” she nods. The Officers respond with a nod. The Bethel Guardian sounds one rap of the gavel.

A

True

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13
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Who removes the chairs in the Semicircle in preparation for the Retiring March?

A

The Senior and Junior Custodians

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14
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Who is the current Grand Bethel Honored Queen?

A

Janessa Carley

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15
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What does the Associate Bethel Guardian do during the Retiring March if there are new members who have been initiated?

A

The Associate Bethel Guardian goes to the new members to present them for welcome at the close of the meeting. After the Officers have left the East Line, the Associate Bethel Guardian conducts the new members to a position one step east of the East Line to view the Closing Formation.

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16
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What is the signal for the Bethel Guardian and Associate Bethel Guardian to leave their stations and ascend the East Dais for the Retiring March?

A

When the Custodians reach the Altar Line after removing the chairs in the Semicircle

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17
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Who is the current Grand Guardian?

A

Sue Sieler

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18
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Who is currently Vice Grand Guardian?

A

Amber Larson

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19
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Which Officer is at the center of the Cross?

A

Chaplain

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20
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True or false? When the Honored Queen leaves the East Dais for the Retiring March, she marches in a line with the two Princesses.

A

False. The Honored Queen leaves the East behind the Princesses.

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True or False? The Princesses follow the other Officers after leaving the Closing Formation and assemble on the West Line?

A

False. The Junior and Senior Princesses do not follow the other Officers as they march west, but remain in a position on the North and South Marching Lines, facing west. After the Officers on the West Line have faced East, the Honored Queen and Princesses march west to two steps in front of the line of Officers, turn and face East.

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22
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When can additional ceremonies, songs or other additions be permitted during a Bethel meeting?

A

After the Officers and Bethel Choir have retired.

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23
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Does the Chaplain remain kneeling during the second verse of “Now Our Work is Over”?

A

No. During the second verse, she rises and reverently closes the Bible so that it will be closed when the last words of the second verse have been sung.

24
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When should the Bible be closed during “Now Our Work is Over”?

A

When the last words of the second verse of the song have been sung.

25
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Who may view the Closing Cross from the East Line?

A

Only new members and the Associate Bethel Guardian may view the Closing Formation from the East Line. The Associate Supreme Guardian, the Associate Grand Guardian, and with the approval of the Executive Members of the Bethel Guardian Council, parents of the new members may also be accorded this privilege.

26
Q

Who is the current Miss Nebraska Job’s Daughter?

A

Katie Warwick

27
Q

Who is the current Miss Nebraska Congeniality?

A

Shelby Hastings

28
Q

What are the three Closing Formations that may be used during the Closing Ceremony?

A

Cross
Square and Compass
Triangle

29
Q

Recite the Obligation.

A

See Proficiency Work.

30
Q

What is the signal for the Daughters to stand at the end of the Closing Formation?

A

Three chords are played by the Musician

31
Q

If the Bethel chooses not to sing, what may be recited in the Closing Cross instead?

A

The Mizpah Benediction

32
Q

What is the Bethel number of the current Miss Nebraska Congeniality?

A

1

33
Q

What song is sung after the Closing Prayer?

A

Now Our Work is Over

34
Q

Does the Chaplain remain kneeling during the first verse of “Now Our Work is Over”?

A

Yes

35
Q

Who is the current Supreme Bethel Honored Queen?

A

Gabriella DiMatteo

36
Q

Where is the current Supreme Bethel Honored Queen from?

A

Minnesota

37
Q

Who is currently Vice Associate Grand Guardian?

A

Brent Warwick

38
Q

What is the Bethel number of the current Grand Bethel Honored Queen?

A

25

39
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When does the Honored Queen march around the Altar to take her position in the Closing Cross?

A

When the Officers forming the arms of the Cross are in position on the West Line.

40
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When do the Outer Guard and Recorder return to their stations?

A

When the Honored Queen announces “Closing Ceremony.”

41
Q

What is the signal for the Officers to kneel in the Closing Cross?

A

Three chords are played by the Musician

42
Q

What two songs may be sung by the Officers in the Closing Cross?

A

Nearer My God to Thee or Let There Be Peace on Earth

43
Q

What are the two mottos of Job’s Daughters?

A

“To be fair is to do good” and “Virtue is a quality which highly adorns woman.”

44
Q

Who should remain standing for the Retiring March?

A

Officers, Bethel Choir, Bethel Guardian and Associate Bethel Guardian

45
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True or false? When leaving the Closing Cross, Officers should march to the Honored Queen, stop and nod slightly before turning. The Honored Queen responds with a nod.

A

False. Officers should march to the Honored Queen WITHOUT PAUSING, and nod slightly before turning. The Honored Queen responds WITH A SMILE BUT DOES NOT NOD.

46
Q

True or false? If there has been an Initiation, the Officers do not turn to leave the Bethel Room, but instead, marches to the East line to greet the new members.

A

True

47
Q

What is the Bethel number of the current Miss Nebraska Job’s Daughter?

A

63

48
Q

Where does the Bethel Choir stand for the Closing Formation?

A

If desired, the Bethel Choir may follow the Princesses and take a position west of the Closing Formation. The Choir remains standing and assumes the Attitude of Prayer with the Officers.

49
Q

When is the Bible replaced in the closed position on the Altar during the song “Now Our Work is Over”?

A

The Bible is replaced in the closed position on the Altar during the singing of “Amen.”

50
Q

Who is the current Miss International Job’s Daughter?

A

Christine Mae Garcia (Maia)

51
Q

After the Officers have assembled on the West Line after the Closing Formation, what is the signal for all Officers to face the East?

A

The Guide and Marshal nod to each other

52
Q

What does CAV stand for?

A

Certified Adult Volunteer

53
Q

Which Officer removes the 5th Messenger’s chair?

A

The Senior Custodian

54
Q

Who is the current Associate Supreme Guardian?

A

Tom Selby

55
Q

Is the retiring of the National Emblem optional?

A

Yes. The retiring of the National Emblem is optional except in jurisdictions where flag protocol establishes that it must be retired.

It is not required to retire the National Emblem in the United States.