My grandfather was a mason am I eligible to be a mason if so what do I need to do to become one?
2007-02-26 04:26:54 · 5 answers · asked by Big Daddy Cool 3 in Society & Culture ➔ Cultures & Groups ➔ Other - Cultures & Groups
First let me say that whether or not your grandfather was a Mason has no bearing on whether or not you can join our Fraternity. The requirements are:
1. That you be a man of legal age (either 18 or 21 depending on state).
2. That you are a man of good character.
3. That you believe in a higher power.
I would add that neither my father OR my grandfather were Masons.
To join the Freemasons, you simply need to contact a lodge near you. To find one, you can Google the Grand Lodge of your state, and then use that site to find a lodge, or you can call them and they can help you.
Lodges have different ways of bringing in new members, but traditionally, once you have met the members of the lodge, you can submit an application containing references. They will check your references and speak to you about why you wish to join. If the investigation comes back favorable, they will vote on you in lodge, and once you have been voted in, you will start attaining your Entered Apprentice degree, followed by the Fellow Craft degree, and finally the Master Mason, or 3rd, degree.
If you have any other questions, or need help contacting your Grand Lodge, please feel free to contact me.
2007-02-26 04:42:55 · answer #1 · answered by maboot24 5 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Freemasonry is an oath bound fraternal order of men which derives from the medieval fraternity of Freemasonry. We adhere to many of the Ancient Charges, laws, customs and legends of operative Freemasonry. We are loyal to the civilian government under which we exist. We inculcate moral and social virtues by symbolic application of the operative stonemasons' working tools and by allegories, lectures and charges. Freemasonry obligates its members to obey the principles of brotherly love, equality, mutual aid, secrecy and confidence. We have secret modes of recognition which permit members to recognize each other as brothers. We require a through examination into the mental moral and physical qualifications of a petitioner and we admit men into the fraternity by secret ceremonies based in part on legends of the Craft.
Once a person has decided to apply for membership he fills out a petition signed by 2 members of the Lodge he desires to join. He gives the petition to one of the members along with the required initiation fee. The petition is read at the Lodge's next stated meeting when the Worshipful Master will appoint an investigating committee who will interview the petitioner in person. The investigating committee will report back to the Lodge at the following stated meeting when the brothers present will vote on the petitioner. Once accepted the petitioner is given the three degrees of Entered Apprentice, Fellow Craft and the Sublime Degree of a Master Mason. there are certain requirements a candidate must meet before he can proceed from one degree to the next.
One must obtain the Sublime Degree of a Master Mason before he is allowed to wear any Masonic jewelry. One must have a Belief in a Supreme Being and HOLY BOOKS play an important part in Masonic Ritual, Ceremonies and Activities. The tenets of the Masonic Fraternity are " Brotherly Love, Relief and Truth. " The Masonic Fraternity is NOT a Secret Society but rather a Society with Secrets like many other Fraternal Organizations. The Masonic Fraternity is NOT Satanic in any way.
Suggest if you are interested in pursuing interest in the Masonic Fraternity and are over the age of 18 you contact a man whom you know is a Mason for further information and an application. If you are under 18 you can inquire about the DeMolay Organization.
If no local Masonic Lodge is available suggest you contact the Grand Lodge of Masons for the State in which you reside. The Grand Lodge Brothers will be more than happy to assist you in any way possible.
2007-02-26 13:47:30 · answer #2 · answered by Marvin R 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Anyone can become a mason. It is the oldest fraternal lodge.
Be a mason, ask a mason. Just call and ask.
2007-02-26 12:44:47 · answer #3 · answered by Papa Mac DaddyJoe 3 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Wow where did all the nut jobs go lol
Well stated brothers!
2007-02-26 15:03:14 · answer #4 · answered by Dan 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
We do not recruit you must ask to join. Who your fathers is or was does not matter.
Here is a link to the official rule of my state
http://www.mainemason.org/becomeone/index.asp
2007-02-26 19:17:28 · answer #5 · answered by stevenj100 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋