Our members build upon the ethical teachings and philosophy offered through the dramatic presentation of the individual degrees. Interest of a man to become member of the Scottish Rite will require him to first become a member of a Masonic Lodge and receiving the First (Entered Apprentice) Degree, the Second (Fellowcraft) Degree and the Third (Master Mason) Degree.  He will start his Scottish Rite journey with the Fourth (Secret Master) Degree and continue through the 32nd (Master of the Royal Secret) Degree.

These degrees are portrayed in dramas that include costumes and scenery that take you through history from the near the completion of King Solomon’s Temple, to its destruction, rebuilding and beyond into the time of the Knight Templar’s and the Crusades.


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Becoming a 32° Mason, Master of the Royal Secret, allows a Mason all the rights and privileges within the Valley.  You are entitled to join the membership at monthly meetings, perform degree work, or be involved in other activities in the Valley.

Additional instruction of the meaning of the degrees and philosophies of Scottish Rite Masonry are provided in the Master Craftsman program held monthly to increase your knowledge with assistance from different Scottish Rite Masons who have completed the course.

The Valley motto: “To do that which it is right to do…” Albert Pike tells us what Omaha Scottish Rite Masons believe in and share with the community.



They are listed as follows:

  • Black Hat
    When a Scottish Rite Mason has taken the 32° Master of the Royal Secret he is entitled to wear a black hat with gold ribbons and the Double Headed Eagle symbol.
  • Red Hat
    A Scottish Rite Mason who is over 35 years of age, a member of the Valley at least 46 months may be nominated for extraordinary service to the Valley, Public or in his community.  If elected he is invested as a32° Knight Commander of the Court of Honour (32° KCCH).  The hat is red with gold trim and a Cross in the front.
  • White Hat
    A 32° KCCH Mason that has held that honor a minimum of 46 months may be nominated to become a 33° Honorary Inspector General (33° or 33° IGH).  Again nominations are made for extraordinary service within the Valley, in Public or in his community.  The hat is white with gold trim and a double cross.
  • White Hat with a blue band
    The 33° Grand Cross is a special designation given to a few Scottish Rite Masons who have given service to the Supreme Council or been a leader in a Valley for many years.  There are usually only about 50 living 33° Grand Cross members in the Southern Jurisdiction.
  • White Hat with a red band
    A Scottish Rite member within the Orient may be appointed a 33° Deputy of the Supreme Council.  He is the Orient leader with all authority for leadership within his Orient as stated in the Supreme Council Statutes.
  • Purple Hat with gold trim
    A Deputy of the Supreme Council in an Orient may be nominated to the Supreme Council.  If elected he becomes 33° Sovereign Grand Inspector General in his Orient and a member of the Supreme Council.  There are only 33 active members of the Supreme Council.

About Our Members

Being a Scottish Rite Mason has many advantages.  It builds your character and opens up your social network to a wide variety of men from many different walks of life.  After you have become a Master Mason it is natural to continue your education through the Scottish Rite.  Starting the 4th Degree with the Secret Master reflecting on duty and honor to God, Country and yourself. 

Degrees continue from the 4th Degree continuous to the 32nd Degree where a man becomes a Master of the Royal Secret.  Learning the most important duty is to yourself.  These degrees are performed as a play during a Reunion (initiation).

If the apron is a badge of a Mason in Blue Lodge, the cap can be said to be the public badge of a Scottish Rite Mason. It is considered a part of the uniform and the different colors indicate the degree of the wearer (these are prayer caps and are only worn within the Valley during meetings and Reunions.).  

Scottish Rite Petition
Here is a downloadable petition for you to give a candidate.






Knight of St. Andrew petition
Here is a downloadable Knight of St. Andrew petition.





Membership Information
Joining the Scottish Rite builds your character and opens a social network of men who have
been on the same journey. If not for Scottish Rite there may never be a chance to meet some
but as a member you would find them a friend.