CLC - Master Mason - 05.30.17

M ENTORING

In the third degree charge, you learned that you are now authorized to help train your less informed brothers. In a fraternity where we treat our brothers as equals, including other Master Masons, Fellow Crafts and Entered Apprentices, this help is best offered through Mentoring.

A good mentor does not tell another brother the answer but helps him find the answer. A good mentor criticizes constructively. He is a good listener and trusted confidant. He is empathetic. He does not have to have it his way. He is willing to help when called upon, and he sometimes will volunteer in a thoughtful way when a brother has gone awry and doesn’t realize it. Good mentoring strengthens brotherhood.

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