As a Rite rooted in the original, non-dogmatic teachings of Christianity, there is a simple doctrine that is expressed to our membership. “The only rule of spirituality is unconditional love.” As such the ultimate challenge of spirituality lies in our personal mission to just become what we are. Our members are charged to reflect on the spiritual development of man and adhere to the principles of love and beneficience.

The Rectified Scottish Rite is derived from 3 different sources:

The first is contemporary Freemasonry. It is from this Masonry that theatrical aspects and the work in the Lodge originates.

The second is the Rite of Strict Observance from which the tracing boards, floorcloths and certain ritualistic sentences comes from.

The third is the Order of Elect Coëns emanating from the Martines de Pasqually’s thought system, from which the RER doctrine as well as the essence of the different stages of the reception ceremonies in the grades receive their influence.

Rectified Scottish Rite aims at individual, moral and spiritual improvement, through the work that every man must do on himself. It advocates an active enlightened beneficence to all men, irrespectively of their origin, opinion and social status.

Membership in the Great Priory of America is by invitation and is limited to Master Masons who profess a belief in the Christian religion.