2° - Fellow Craft

In Freemasonry, the Fellow Craft degree symbolizes growth in knowledge, skill, and moral refinement.
Three key moral lessons from this degree include:
1. The Importance of Education and Knowledge
The Fellow Craft degree emphasizes the study of the liberal arts and sciences, encouraging Masons to seek wisdom, improve their understanding, and use knowledge for the betterment of themselves and society.
2. The Dignity of Labor and Skill
This degree teaches that work, whether physical or intellectual, is honorable. Masons should take pride in their craftsmanship, whether in a trade or in building strong moral character.
3. Moral and Spiritual Maturity
Just as the Entered Apprentice learns the basics, the Fellow Craft is expected to refine his virtues, control his passions, and act with integrity in his dealings with others. The working tools of this degree, such as the square and level, remind Masons to act justly and treat all people with fairness.
These lessons guide a Fellow Craft Mason toward self-improvement and service to humanity, preparing him for further advancement in Freemasonry.