My husband never became a Mason when his Dad was one. Now thast my son is almost an adulkt, he is interested in joining what his Grandfather was part of; how to direct him?
2006-10-18 15:50:04 · 11 answers · asked by chieko 4 in Society & Culture ➔ Other - Society & Culture
His Grandfather has passed away.
2006-10-18 16:02:15 · update #1
If he would like to join our order, he must be an adult over the age of 21 (in some states 18), and believe in a higher power. It doesn't matter whether or not his Grandfather was a Mason. Don't listen to any of the people who tell you that he must be invited to join. That is simply false. All he needs to do is contact a local Masonic lodge and ask to join. Simple as that. Then they will begin the process.
2006-10-19 04:01:57 · answer #1 · answered by maboot24 5 · 2⤊ 0⤋
First off why do you people insist on answering questions you really don't know the answer to??? Becoming a Mason is as simple as asking a Mason for a petition to join, Fill it out and return it with the required fee. Sit back and wait for the lodge to call you back to start the process. Really pretty simple.
2006-10-20 11:03:40 · answer #2 · answered by Farmboy45696 2 · 2⤊ 0⤋
why could a Catholic no longer become a Freemason? The Church has had an on-back, off-back courting with Freemasonry. presently, the courting is 'on,' based on the 1983 Code of Canon regulation, which replaced area of Canon regulation: Canon 2335: people who connect a Masonic sect or different societies of an identical style, which plot against the Church or against valid civil authority, incur ipso facto an excommunication purely reserved to the Holy See With a sparkling (and more desirable!) area of Canon regulation: Canon 1374: someone who joins an association which plots against the Church is to be punished with a purely penalty; person who promotes or takes place of work in such an association is to be punished with an interdict. As Freemasonry does not plot against the Church, there is not any interdict. Cardinal Ratzinger (now Pope Benedict XVI) - who isn't, became no longer, and by no ability would be a huge fan of Freemasonry - wrote Quaesitum est whilst he became Prefect of the Congregation for the Doctrine of the religion, which became a announcement that Catholics who connect Masonic businesses are in a state of grave sin and could no longer acquire Holy Communion. even with the undeniable fact that, this might properly be a *announcement* and not *Canon regulation.* Canon regulation supercedes any announcement. (it is likewise significant to comprehend why Ratzinger might sense that way; he became a member of the Hitler youthful human beings, and whilst Adolf Hitler dissolved each and every of the Grand inns he shipped Freemasons off to an identical demise camps that the Jews have been sent to, and that they suffered an identical destiny. rather, "The Nazi Primer, the expert instruction manual for the learning of Hitler youthful human beings" attacked Freemasons and different communities that promoted the "unsuitable coaching of the equality of all adult males." As a member of the greater youthful human beings Order, Ratzinger could actual have had get admission to to th Nazi Primer.)
2016-10-02 10:57:25 · answer #3 · answered by ? 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
growing up in a Masonic family I know he has to be invited to join. He should speak to his grandfather or someone he knows is a member and he will be invited to join. I always enjoyed my days in the Masonic Temple My dad was Worthy Patron in Eastern Star and was a 32nd Degree Mason as is my Step Father. My mom was in Eastern Star and both us girls were Rainbow Girls.
2006-10-18 15:56:42 · answer #4 · answered by bramblerock 5 · 0⤊ 1⤋
Sounds like my family. my Fathers father was a 32degree Mason . have been thinking about that my self. but at 60 might be a bit late it start. We have a lodge here in town. but would have to go there to read the door for when they are open and ask about it.
Either look in phone book to see if there's one listed in town. or use search bar and type in Masonic temple Assn, temple,or center to find the closest one to you.and ask for a brochure or testing times or period for entry .
the phone # for Wisconsin is
2626336658
2626577631
They should be able to direct you for your area.
2006-10-18 16:11:05 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Are you talking about a regular mason or a freemason? If its a freemason let him go to your local chapter and talk to them. If his Grandfather was in it they will remember him. My Grandfather was a Mason for 30 something years and I would love to know more about it, myself. Good luck.
2006-10-18 16:19:01 · answer #6 · answered by Kellie W 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Most everything has been covered there are however lodges that will turn you away unless you hvae been invited or have two signers. Since you have prior tie go to that lodge if local or any explain the situation to the master of the lodge.
2006-10-20 11:43:42 · answer #7 · answered by Labatt113 4 · 1⤊ 0⤋
2B1NO1. Your son has an in already if his grandfather is still alive. If not he should get to know his old lodge brothers because you have to be recommended by a member to become a member. Community spirit and good works help.
2006-10-18 15:58:37 · answer #8 · answered by ? 5 · 0⤊ 1⤋
you usually need to be asked by another mason to join the order.
however because he has a blood tie to a deceased mason they may make an exception. i would direct him to go to the local masonic temple and simply ask.
2006-10-18 15:53:38 · answer #9 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 2⤋
Why would you want to? My family were Masons & I rejected them because of their rituals among other things. I was a Rainbow Girl.
2006-10-18 16:05:20 · answer #10 · answered by shermynewstart 7 · 0⤊ 2⤋