How can i become a Free Mason?

Question

Would like any information on free mason and how to become one.

Answer 1

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 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 men along with the required initiation fee. The petition is read at the Lodges next stated meeting when the Worshipful Master will appoint an investigating committee who will interview the petitioner in person. The investigation committee will report back to the Lodge at the following stated meeting when all the members present will vote to accept or reject the petitioner. Once the petitioner is accepted he is given the three degrees of Entered Apprentice, Fellow Craft and the Sublime Degree of a Master Mason. There are certain requirements which 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.

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 such as the Eagles, Moose, Elks, Independent Order of Odd Fellows, etc.

Suggest if you are a male and over legal age and are interested in pursuing your interest in the Masonic Fraternity you contact a man whom you know is a Mason for further information and an application. If no local Masonic Lodge is available then you can contact the Grand Lodge of Masons in the State you reside in. these Grand Lodge Officers will be pleased to help you in your desire for further information.

If you are under legal age in the State you reside in you might want to inquire about the DeMolay Organization.

Answer 2

There are mason lodges all over the place. Just visit one and enquire about membership?

Answer 3

The first two answerers were correct, and you should award one of them (both if you can) full points). If you put out feelers, you can locate friends or acquaintances who are Masons (who knew?). If you express a sincere interest, one of them will speak for you, sponsor you. You will find your interest welcome. As they say in the U.S. Marine Corps, "We're looking for a few good men."

Answer 4

If you live in the USA go to the following link and click on the state live in. You can then contact them for information and they will be happy to assist you in this laudable undertaking.

http://web.mit.edu/dryfoo/Masonry/GLs/

If you live overseas do a search on the Grand Lodge for your country and they will be happy to help you.

Kind regards

Answer 5

As several of the above have said: "Put out feelers." Like a gentleman. Then you wait to be contacted. If they want you - they'll come to you.

Answer 6

you have to be invited...my brother was what to do if we wished to join. There is a Mason temple around the corner from my house...he has to walk in and tell them something particular...

It was something about walking East and wanting to learn some type of knowledge something...I can't remember now, but I do remember it included East and knowledge.

Answer 7

Ditto, to be one ask one.

Answer 8

2B1, Ask one.