Masonic Youth Groups
DeMolay
DeMolay is an organization
dedicated to preparing young men to lead successful, happy, and productive
lives. Basing its approach on timeless principles and practical, hands-on
experience, DeMolay opens doors for young men aged 12
to 21 by developing the civic awareness, personal responsibility and leadership
skills so vitally needed in society today. DeMolay
combines this serious mission with a fun approach that builds important bonds of
friendship among members in more than 1,000 chapters
worldwide.
DeMolay alumni include Walt
Disney, John Wayne, Walter Cronkite, football Hall-of-Famer Fran Tarkenton, legendary
Nebraska football coach Tom Osborne, news anchor David Goodnow and many others. Each has spoken eloquently of the
life-changing benefit gained from their involvement in DeMolay.
2nd Saturday at
Skokie Masonic
Temple
5405 Lincoln Ave.
Skokie, IL 60077
and
4th Friday at
King Oscar Lodge
5418
Gale Street
Chicago, IL 60630
Contact
Carlos Cortes Chapter
Dad
1-312-307-0552
cell
1-773-463-9628
home
Rainbow For Girls
Friendship Assembly
#100 International Order of the Rainbow for Girls
Home of Linnea Bader Grand Immorality
(Granddaughter of
Russell Johnson and Daughter of Linda Bader)
Rainbow is a
non-profit, service-oriented organization that teaches girls three basic
virtues: Faith in a Supreme Being and other people, having Hope in all that they
do, and Charity toward others.
W. Mark Sexson, the founder of the International Order of Rainbow
for Girls, was a Christian minister, and active member of the Masonic Lodge. He
initally founded Rainbow for young women that were
from a Masonic or Eastern Star home. The teachings that he wrote in the Rainbow
Ritual are based on Christian scriptures and teachings, as his experience in the
ministry gave him insight into the lessons that would be most meaningful and
important to youth.
In the book of Genesis, after the flood, God made a
covenant with people that He would never again destroy the earth, and placed a
Rainbow in the heavens as a symbol of that covenant. The Rev. Sexson believed that this symbol of God's love was an
appropriate symbol for the Order, so the Rainbow and its colors provided the
inspirations for both The International Order of
Rainbow for Girls and for the lessons that are taught in the ceremonies
of the Order.
While the teachings
and ceremonies of the International Order of Rainbow for Girls use Christian
scripture, and often quote Jesus' words from the New Testament, Rainbow is open
to young women of all faiths. Membership requires only the belief in a Supreme
Being, and prospective members can be assured that there is no pressure to
become Christian during the Initiation ceremony, or as an active member. The
Christian lessons are simply used to show basic values that are integral to many
religions.
Rainbow is open to
girls between the ages of 11 and 20, regardless of race, creed, color or
national origin. You do not have to be Christian to be a member. You can be
assured that the values promoted by Rainbow are strong and basic to many
religions.
Many jurisdictions also offer Pledge groups for younger girls
who wish to join Rainbow when they turn 11. The age range for Pledges is usually
8-10 year olds, though some jurisdictions allow younger girls to join Pledge
groups
For more
information Lorraine Moorad, Mother Advisor (847)
965-0877
Or Linda Bader at (847) 983-4130