Job's Daughters Ritual - Initiation

Question 1

Who may enter or leave the Bethel Room during Initiation?

Answer 1

No one except those allowed by the Ritual

Question 2

True or false? When the Chaplain kneels for the Obligation, the Officers and members assume the Attitude of Prayer.

Answer 2

True

Question 3

What is the meaning of the mystic number of the Third Epoch?

Answer 3

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.

Question 4

What does the Honored Queen say is the passage upon which Job’s Daughters is founded?

Answer 4

“In all the land were no women found so fair as the daughters of Job, and their father gave them inheritance among their brethren.”

Question 5

What does the Second Messenger say that God commanded the Adversary to do?

Answer 5

Save Job’s life

Question 6

What is the mystic number of the Third Epoch?

Answer 6

Five

Question 7

What should the Preparation Committee do to prepare the candidates for Initiation?

Answer 7

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

Question 8

Who communicates the Obligation to the Pilgrims?

Answer 8

Chaplain

Question 9

What does the emblem of the Third Epoch symbolize?

Answer 9

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.”

Question 10

True or false? The Preparation Committee demonstrates the signs and responses for the candidates prior to Initiation.

Answer 10

False.

Question 11

What Council Member does the Ritual recommend be on the Preparation Committee?

Answer 11

The Promoter of Sociability

Question 12

How did God reward Job for his steadfastness?

Answer 12

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.

Question 13

How are candidates for Initiation lined up?

Answer 13

By height

Question 14

What does the Lily of the Valley teach?

Answer 14

Beauty beams from purity throughout the vale of humility.

Question 15

Who leads the Ceremony of the First Epoch?

Answer 15

Junior Princess

Question 16

Which Messengers give the lectures of the First Epoch?

Answer 16

First and Second Messengers

Question 17

What does the Honored Queen say Job’s Daughters teaches through its lessons?

Answer 17

To be fair is to do good.

Question 18

Which Officer explains the Salutation Sign as it is being exemplified?

Answer 18

Senior Princess

Question 19

What song is sung after the Junior Princess explains the emblem of the First Epoch?

Answer 19

Come Holy Spirit OR Come Holy Spirit Heavenly Dove

Question 20

What does the name of Job’s third daughter mean?

Answer 20

Plenty

Question 21

Who leads the teachings of the Third Epoch?

Answer 21

The Honored Queen

Question 22

What does the Honored Queen say each member is required to commit to memory?

Answer 22

The signs and responses of each Epoch
The Obligation
The Salutation Sign
The Grip of the Order
The Mothers' Fathers' and Guardians' Prayer

Question 23

Who was permitted to try Job’s faith?

Answer 23

The Adversary

Question 24

What was the name of Job’s first daughter?

Answer 24

Jemima

Question 25

What is the emblem of the Third Epoch?

Answer 25

The Horn of Plenty

Question 26

What does the Fifth Messenger say the Sacred Book informs us?

Answer 26

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.

Question 27

What is the mystic number of the Second Epoch?

Answer 27

Three

Question 28

Where did Job live?

Answer 28

On the edge of an Arabian desert

Question 29

What does the emblem of the Second Epoch symbolize?

Answer 29

Prayer. It is also symbolic of Job's second daughter whom he called Kezia, meaning "cassia," used in incense

Question 30

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.

Answer 30

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.

Question 31

True or false? The Honored Queen escorts the Pilgrims to the Recorder's desk to sign the Permanent Record Book.

Answer 31

False. The Guide and Marshal alternatively escort the Pilgrims to the Recorder's desk.

Question 32

What does the emblem of the First Epoch symbolize?

Answer 32

Purity and truth. It is also symbolic of the name of Job's first daughter, Jemima, which means "dove."

Question 33

What is the meaning of the mystic number of the Second Epoch?

Answer 33

It alludes to the three daughters of Job and his three friends from the far East.

Question 34

Which Officer exemplifies the Salutation Sign during the Ceremony of Initiation?

Answer 34

Senior Custodian

Question 35

Recite the Obligation.

Answer 35

See Proficiency Work.

Question 36

Which Officer gives the Pilgrims the Grip of the Order?

Answer 36

The Guide

Question 37

What does the name of Job's second daughter mean?

Answer 37

"Cassia," used in incense

Question 38

When may the lights be dimmed during the Ceremony of Initiation?

Answer 38

Never. The lights shall not be dimmed at any time during the Ceremony of Initiation.

Question 39

What was the name of Job's second daughter?

Answer 39

Kezia

Question 40

What is the emblem of the Second Epoch?

Answer 40

The Urn of Incense, which symbolizes prayer

Question 41

What is the response of the Third Epoch?

Answer 41

Reward

Question 42

During the Ceremony of Initiation, what does the Honored Queen say that we must do in our lives?

Answer 42

Learn and practice reverence to God, loyalty to our flag, respect for our elders and love for all the world.

Question 43

What is the emblematic flower of our Order?

Answer 43

The Lily of the Valley

Question 44

What song is sung with the Chaplain attends at the Altar for the Obligation?

Answer 44

Holy, Holy, Holy

Question 45

What does the Fifth Messenger say the closing chapter of the Book tells us?

Answer 45

"In all the land were no women found so fair as the daughters of Job, and their father gave them inheritance among their brethren."

Question 46

What does the Guide say the purpose of Job's Daughters is during the Ceremony of Initiation?

Answer 46

Joining together young women who believe in God.

Question 47

What does the name of Job's first daughter mean?

Answer 47

Dove

Question 48

What song is sung after the Senior Princess explains the emblem of the Second Epoch?

Answer 48

My Faith Looks Up To Thee OR Faith of Our Fathers

Question 49

What do the Pilgrims sign at the end of the Ceremony of Initiation?

Answer 49

The Permanent Record Book

Question 50

Who begins the story of the life of Job?

Answer 50

First Messenger

Question 51

What does the Guide say is the duty of the candidates for Initiation?

Answer 51

To listen carefully to the lessons which are taught and strive to live accordingly.

Question 52

True or false? When the Chaplain communicates the Obligation to the Pilgrims, she closes her eyes and bows her head.

Answer 52

False. She does not close or eyes or bow her head when giving the Obligation.

Question 53

What does the Honored Queen say Job's Daughters stands for?

Answer 53

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 ```

Question 54

What song is sung after the new initiates have signed the Permanent Record Book?

Answer 54

The Welcome Song

Question 55

Which Officers leads the teachings of the Second Epoch?

Answer 55

Senior Princess

Question 56

True or false? The Fifth Messenger continues to stand at the center of the Messengers Semicircle while members sing a musical response.

Answer 56

True.

Question 57

What is the meaning of the mystic number of the First Epoch?

Answer 57

It alludes to the number of Job's sons and the measure of his flocks.

Question 58

True or false? The Junior Custodian holds the Dove out for the Pilgrims to see while the Junior Princess explains its meaning.

Answer 58

True

Question 59

True or false? Following the Obligation, the Chaplain and Pilgrims bow their heads and remain kneeling until the musical response has been sung.

Answer 59

True

Question 60

What does the color of the emblematic flower of our Order represent?

Answer 60

White in all ages has been deemed an emblem of purity.

Question 61

Where did Job seek refuge after being struck by the Adversary?

Answer 61

Upon a heap of ashes

Question 62

True or false? The Senior Princess holds the Urn of Incense while explaining its meaning.

Answer 62

False. The Senior CUSTODIAN holds the Urn of Incense and extends the Urn toward the Pilgrims while the Senior Princess explains its meaning.

Question 63

What are the mystic numbers of the Order?

Answer 63

7, 3 and 5

Question 64

Which Officers completes the story of Job?

Answer 64

Fifth Messenger

Question 65

What do we learn from the emblematic flower of our Order?

Answer 65

From the retired place in which it grows, we learn humility.

Question 66

What committee assists with the Ceremony of Initiation?

Answer 66

The Preparation Committee

Question 67

What was the Adversary's mission?

Answer 67

To test the faith of the people of the earth

Question 68

Which Officer relates the temptations of Job?

Answer 68

Third Messenger

Question 69

What song is sung after the Fifth Messenger's lecture?

Answer 69

"I Know That My Redeemer Liveth" OR "I Know That My Redeemer Lives" OR "How Great Thou Art"

Question 70

What does the Honored Queen say that the three principal Officers of the Bethel represent?

Answer 70

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.

Question 71

What does the Junior Princess say that we learn from the First Epoch?

Answer 71

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.

Question 72

What should the emblem of the Third Epoch remind us?

Answer 72

To advance with strength and power.

Question 73

Which Officer does the Senior Princess examine to explain how a member can prove her membership in Job's Daughters?

Answer 73

Junior Princess

Question 74

Where does the Recorder sit during the Ceremony of Initiation?

Answer 74

At her station on the floor

Question 75

What were the disasters that befell Job?

Answer 75

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

Question 76

What were the names of Job's three friends from the East?

Answer 76

Eliphaz, Bildad and Zophar

Question 77

What does the First Messenger say that God warned the Adversary not to do?

Answer 77

Do bodily harm to Job

Question 78

Which Officers relates the triumph of Job?

Answer 78

Fourth Messenger

Question 79

What is the mystic number of the First Epoch?

Answer 79

Seven

Question 80

What is the emblem of the First Epoch?

Answer 80

The White Dove

Question 81

Which door do the candidates for Initiation enter through?

Answer 81

Preparation Room door

Question 82

What is the response of the Second Epoch?

Answer 82

Faith

Question 83

What is the response of the First Epoch?

Answer 83

Patience

Question 84

What is the name of Job's third daughter?

Answer 84

Keren Happuch