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Further Light in Masonry Completing the Master Masons Journey Grand Royal ArchChapter of Texas Grand Council of Royal andSelect Masters of Texas Grand CommanderyKnights Templar of Texas Frequently Asked Questions General Questions About the York Rite What is a Rite. In Freemasonry a Rite is a collection of degrees initiations always beginning with the first three degrees of Entered Apprentice Fellowcraft and Master Mason. What is the York Rite. The York Rite is a system of Masonic degrees that is spread out between four organizations the Symbolic Lodge the Royal Arch Chapter the Cryptic Council and the Commandery of Knights Templar.