How can a person become a member of the Freemasons?

Answer 1

You must ask to join i am a mason it is against the rules for a mason to invite a person to join here is a link to the real rules


http://www.mainemason.org/becomeone/index.asp

WE DO NOT RECRUIT YOU MUST ASK TO JOIN.
RECRUITING IN ANYWAY IS COMPLETELY AGAINST THE RULES

Answer 2

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 applications 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 that 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 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 members present will vote on the petitioner. Once the petitioner has been accepted he 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 Rituals, 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 such as the Independent Order of Odd Fellows, Moose, Eagle, Elks, Knights of Pythias, Knights of Columbus, Knights of St. John, etc. etc.

Suggest if you are a male over 18 years of age and are interested in pursuing interest in the Masonic Fraternity you contact a man whom you know is a Mason for further information and an application. if under 18 years of age you can inquire about the DeMolay Organization.

If you are a Lady the Masonic Fraternity offers the Order of Eastern Star if over 18 years of age or the Order of Rainbow Girls or Job's Daughters if under 18. Requirements for joining these Ladies Organizations should be checked with in the local Masonic Lodge as requirements MAY vary from State to State.

If no local Masonic Lodge is available suggest you contact the Grand Lodge of Masons for the State in which you reside.

There is an organization called " co - masonry " which I understand is open to both Ladies and gentlemen however highly recommend you avoid this Organization as it is NOT RECOGNIZED as an official body by most Grand Lodge of Masons in the United States.

For further information suggest you contact a Mason who will be more than willing to answer any questions you might have as there are many who claim to have knowledge much of which MAY BE erroneous

Answer 3

You must be of good moral charactor, industrious, charitable and possess good public spirit and social virtues.
You must be nominated into the Lodge by someone who is already a member.

Answer 4

By admitting the presence of a superior being, meaning god or gods of any kind, and going to their lodge and asking them for registration.

Answer 5

You have to believe in a supreme being (Allah, Jehova, etc.) and be sponsored by a member. Also, you have to have no police record.

Answer 6

It is by invitation, not by application. Someone may sometime invite you initially for social gathering and later to another gathering Then in due course you may be invited

Answer 7

First step - be a man.

Answer 8

you have to kill someone first