About Our Scottish Rite Valley
Our Santa Ana Valley Scottish Rite is part of the Orient of California, Ancient & Accepted Scottish Rite of Freemasonry, Southern Jurisdiction.

The Scottish Rite is one of the recognized appendant bodies of Freemasonry in the United States that a Master Mason may join for further exposure to the principles of Freemasonry. The Scottish Rite builds on the ethical teachings and philosophy offered in the Blue Lodge, through dramatic presentation of the individual degrees. It consists of the 4th through 32nd Degree and an honorary 33rd, which is awarded for exceptional service.

Benefits of Scottish Rite Freemasonry

The Scottish Rite - often referred to as the "College of Freemasonry" - offers an unequaled continuing education for the study of Freeasonry.

• It expands, explains and applies the symbolism of Freemasonry.
• It exemplifies and clarifies the truths and allegories of your Blue Lodge experience.
• It presents the opportunity for a practical demonstration of the teachings of Freemasonry.
• It gives one a fellowship in its literature, with some of the brightest minds and purest characters of Freemasonry.
• It allows the Master Mason to participate in the glorious work of spreading the doctrine of the Fatherhood of God and Brotherhood of Man.
• It gives the Master Mason a greater incentive to higher thoughts and nobler deeds through greater Masonic knowledge.
• It creates within the Master Mason a deep and abiding affection for chivalry, a greater respect of philosophy, and a endless love of the Blue Lodge.
• It enjoins on every Brother the support of our public schools - non-partisan and non-sectarian - for our children, with equal educational opportunities for all.
• It inculcates patriotism, love of the flag, respect for law and order and undying loyalty to constitutional government and our great nation.
• It carries out the sublime principles of Freemasonry by supporting and maintaining our Blue Lodges promoting interest in the Fraternity.
• It brings Brethren from our local Lodges together at frequent intervals whereby the spirit of Brotherhood and Fraternity is reflected in Excellence.