The York Rite is designed to help members answer fundamental spiritual and social questions:
: It examines a Mason's relationship with God and other people.
The is a system of advanced Masonic degrees available to Master Masons in California who seek deeper knowledge of the craft. It is composed of three primary grand bodies that govern different sets of degrees and orders. Structure of the California York Rite
: The Grand Commandery specifically highlights its vision as "Faithful Stewards of Chivalry and Community". Activities and Events
The California York Rite hosts various local and statewide gatherings:
: Founded in 1854, this body focuses on the "Capitular degrees," which explore the recovery of lost Masonic secrets.
The rite is organized into three distinct "bodies" that a Mason typically progresses through in sequence:
