Job's Daughters Ritual - Initiation Flashcards
Who may enter or leave the Bethel Room during Initiation?
No one except those allowed by the Ritual
True or false? When the Chaplain kneels for the Obligation, the Officers and members assume the Attitude of Prayer.
True
What is the meaning of the mystic number of the Third Epoch?
It alludes to the messengers informing Job of his misfortune and the five Messengers who relate the story to the Pilgrims in Job’s Daughters.
What does the Honored Queen say is the passage upon which Job’s Daughters is founded?
“In all the land were no women found so fair as the daughters of Job, and their father gave them inheritance among their brethren.”
What does the Second Messenger say that God commanded the Adversary to do?
Save Job’s life
What is the mystic number of the Third Epoch?
Five
What should the Preparation Committee do to prepare the candidates for Initiation?
Instruct them to answer “I do” to all questions.
Demonstrate the Attitude of Prayer
Demonstrate correct kneeling position
Demonstrate square corners
Explaining how to nod their head when their name is mentioned
Explaining the proper way to introduce their parents
Who communicates the Obligation to the Pilgrims?
Chaplain
What does the emblem of the Third Epoch symbolize?
The triumph of Job over the temptations of the evil one, and the reward for his piety and faith. It is also symbolic of the name of Job’s third daughter, whom he called Keren Happuch, which means “plenty.”
True or false? The Preparation Committee demonstrates the signs and responses for the candidates prior to Initiation.
False.
What Council Member does the Ritual recommend be on the Preparation Committee?
The Promoter of Sociability
How did God reward Job for his steadfastness?
He laid His hand upon him, healed his wounds, guided him to the ruins of his home and restored to him twice as much of the world’s goods as he had before.
How are candidates for Initiation lined up?
By height
What does the Lily of the Valley teach?
Beauty beams from purity throughout the vale of humility.
Who leads the Ceremony of the First Epoch?
Junior Princess
Which Messengers give the lectures of the First Epoch?
First and Second Messengers
What does the Honored Queen say Job’s Daughters teaches through its lessons?
To be fair is to do good.
Which Officer explains the Salutation Sign as it is being exemplified?
Senior Princess
What song is sung after the Junior Princess explains the emblem of the First Epoch?
Come Holy Spirit OR Come Holy Spirit Heavenly Dove
What does the name of Job’s third daughter mean?
Plenty
Who leads the teachings of the Third Epoch?
The Honored Queen
What does the Honored Queen say each member is required to commit to memory?
The signs and responses of each Epoch The Obligation The Salutation Sign The Grip of the Order The Mothers' Fathers' and Guardians' Prayer
Who was permitted to try Job’s faith?
The Adversary
What was the name of Job’s first daughter?
Jemima
What is the emblem of the Third Epoch?
The Horn of Plenty
What does the Fifth Messenger say the Sacred Book informs us?
That Job was rewarded with twice as much of the world’s goods as he had before and that other sons and daughters were given to him.
What is the mystic number of the Second Epoch?
Three
Where did Job live?
On the edge of an Arabian desert
What does the emblem of the Second Epoch symbolize?
Prayer. It is also symbolic of Job’s second daughter whom he called Kezia, meaning “cassia,” used in incense
True or false? The Recorder leaves the Permanent Record Book open on her desk for the Pilgrims to sign, but does not return to the desk during the Ceremony of Initiation.
False. The Recorder returns to the desk after the Honored Queen instructs the Guide and Marshal to conduct the Pilgrims to the Recorder’s desk to sign the Permanent Record Book.
True or false? The Honored Queen escorts the Pilgrims to the Recorder’s desk to sign the Permanent Record Book.
False. The Guide and Marshal alternatively escort the Pilgrims to the Recorder’s desk.
What does the emblem of the First Epoch symbolize?
Purity and truth. It is also symbolic of the name of Job’s first daughter, Jemima, which means “dove.”
What is the meaning of the mystic number of the Second Epoch?
It alludes to the three daughters of Job and his three friends from the far East.
Which Officer exemplifies the Salutation Sign during the Ceremony of Initiation?
Senior Custodian
Recite the Obligation.
See Proficiency Work.
Which Officer gives the Pilgrims the Grip of the Order?
The Guide
What does the name of Job’s second daughter mean?
“Cassia,” used in incense
When may the lights be dimmed during the Ceremony of Initiation?
Never. The lights shall not be dimmed at any time during the Ceremony of Initiation.
What was the name of Job’s second daughter?
Kezia
What is the emblem of the Second Epoch?
The Urn of Incense, which symbolizes prayer
What is the response of the Third Epoch?
Reward
During the Ceremony of Initiation, what does the Honored Queen say that we must do in our lives?
Learn and practice reverence to God, loyalty to our flag, respect for our elders and love for all the world.
What is the emblematic flower of our Order?
The Lily of the Valley
What song is sung with the Chaplain attends at the Altar for the Obligation?
Holy, Holy, Holy
What does the Fifth Messenger say the closing chapter of the Book tells us?
“In all the land were no women found so fair as the daughters of Job, and their father gave them inheritance among their brethren.”
What does the Guide say the purpose of Job’s Daughters is during the Ceremony of Initiation?
Joining together young women who believe in God.
What does the name of Job’s first daughter mean?
Dove
What song is sung after the Senior Princess explains the emblem of the Second Epoch?
My Faith Looks Up To Thee OR Faith of Our Fathers
What do the Pilgrims sign at the end of the Ceremony of Initiation?
The Permanent Record Book
Who begins the story of the life of Job?
First Messenger
What does the Guide say is the duty of the candidates for Initiation?
To listen carefully to the lessons which are taught and strive to live accordingly.
True or false? When the Chaplain communicates the Obligation to the Pilgrims, she closes her eyes and bows her head.
False. She does not close or eyes or bow her head when giving the Obligation.
What does the Honored Queen say Job’s Daughters stands for?
J - Joy with Judgement
O - Order being our first law
B - Beautiful and gracious
S - Sincere in undertaking
D - Domineering over self A - Abstain from evil U - Upward and onward G - God's name held in reverence H - Hope never faileth T - Truth always spoken E - Eager for knowledge R - Reaching toward the best S - Steadfast and upright, we will face life squarely for future success
What song is sung after the new initiates have signed the Permanent Record Book?
The Welcome Song
Which Officers leads the teachings of the Second Epoch?
Senior Princess
True or false? The Fifth Messenger continues to stand at the center of the Messengers Semicircle while members sing a musical response.
True.
What is the meaning of the mystic number of the First Epoch?
It alludes to the number of Job’s sons and the measure of his flocks.
True or false? The Junior Custodian holds the Dove out for the Pilgrims to see while the Junior Princess explains its meaning.
True
True or false? Following the Obligation, the Chaplain and Pilgrims bow their heads and remain kneeling until the musical response has been sung.
True
What does the color of the emblematic flower of our Order represent?
White in all ages has been deemed an emblem of purity.
Where did Job seek refuge after being struck by the Adversary?
Upon a heap of ashes
True or false? The Senior Princess holds the Urn of Incense while explaining its meaning.
False. The Senior CUSTODIAN holds the Urn of Incense and extends the Urn toward the Pilgrims while the Senior Princess explains its meaning.
What are the mystic numbers of the Order?
7, 3 and 5
Which Officers completes the story of Job?
Fifth Messenger
What do we learn from the emblematic flower of our Order?
From the retired place in which it grows, we learn humility.
What committee assists with the Ceremony of Initiation?
The Preparation Committee
What was the Adversary’s mission?
To test the faith of the people of the earth
Which Officer relates the temptations of Job?
Third Messenger
What song is sung after the Fifth Messenger’s lecture?
“I Know That My Redeemer Liveth” OR
“I Know That My Redeemer Lives” OR
“How Great Thou Art”
What does the Honored Queen say that the three principal Officers of the Bethel represent?
The three principal Officers of the Bethel are placed side by side in the East of the Bethel to represent the three daughters of Job of whom we read in the Holy Book.
What does the Junior Princess say that we learn from the First Epoch?
Always to remain faithful to God in our every thought, word and act, no matter what earthly trials we may be called upon to endure. Be steadfast, practice love, dispense light, shun falsehood and believe only in the truth.
What should the emblem of the Third Epoch remind us?
To advance with strength and power.
Which Officer does the Senior Princess examine to explain how a member can prove her membership in Job’s Daughters?
Junior Princess
Where does the Recorder sit during the Ceremony of Initiation?
At her station on the floor
What were the disasters that befell Job?
His flocks destroyed by lightning
His beast of burden carried away by plundering tribes
His servants put to the sword
The death of his sons and daughters by a might wind
What were the names of Job’s three friends from the East?
Eliphaz, Bildad and Zophar
What does the First Messenger say that God warned the Adversary not to do?
Do bodily harm to Job
Which Officers relates the triumph of Job?
Fourth Messenger
What is the mystic number of the First Epoch?
Seven
What is the emblem of the First Epoch?
The White Dove
Which door do the candidates for Initiation enter through?
Preparation Room door
What is the response of the Second Epoch?
Faith
What is the response of the First Epoch?
Patience
What is the name of Job’s third daughter?
Keren Happuch
