Editing Preceptor (section)

==Freemasonry==
Within modern [[Freemasonry]], the preceptor is the head of a lodge of instruction.<ref>Arthur Edward Waite, ''A New Encyclopedia of Freemasonry'', Volume 1 (New York: Cosimo, 2007), p. xxi</ref> Lodges of instruction operate within a geographical area and provide training in the performance of the order's rituals. The preceptor, whose position is elective, is usually a Freemason who has spent several years as a director of ceremonies in his local lodge and is considered an expert in the rituals.

In English Freemasonry, the Preceptor of the lodge is usually appointed by the Master. His main responsibility is to [[Prompter (theatre)|prompt]] those masons who have forgotten their words. Some lodges, and some preceptors, take the role as teacher more seriously than others.