The Reid James Simmons Academy of Masonic Ritual

Thank you all for making the 2026 Reid James Simmons Academy a success!

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Grand Lodge of Virginia, A.F. & A.M.

About the RJS Academy

The Reid James Simmons Academy of Masonic Ritual is organized by the Grand Lodge Committee on Work, and is conducted by the Grand Lecturer, Assistant Grand Lecturer, and the Reid James Simmons Academy officers.

The academy is designed to provide group and individual instruction in Masonic Ritual. There are multiple concurrent ritual workshops during the morning and afternoon session to teach catechisms, lecturers, and various parts within each degree.

Registration and Fees

Registration can be done either through Grandview (encouraged) or in person on the day of the event.

Individual Registration: $50


Lodge Secretaries and Worshipful Masters

Lodge Registrations:

$50 admits one Lodge Member

$100 admits three Lodge Members

$150 admits an unlimited number of members from the paying Lodge






2024 Reid James Simmons Academy