Are the Grand Lodge certificates presented to Master Masons in 1st or 2nd Rising in an open Lodge Regular meeting ?

Are the Grand Lodge certificates presented to Master Masons in 1st or 2nd Rising in an open Lodge Regular meeting?

Grand Lodge Certificates are typically presented to Master Masons during a regular stated communication of the Lodge. This formal occasion is where the business of the Lodge is conducted, making it a fitting setting for such significant recognition. The presentation serves as a public affirmation of the brother's attainment of the Master Mason degree and his standing within the fraternity. While the exact timing may vary slightly between jurisdictions and individual Lodges, the principle remains consistent: the presentation is a formal act within the context of a convened Lodge meeting, ensuring it is witnessed by the brethren and properly recorded in the minutes, underscoring its importance and regularity.