How
to Become a Freemason
TO BECOME A FREEMASON, YOU MUST:
-Be a man of at least 21 years of
age
-Be of good moral character
-Have a personal belief in a Supreme
Being (the definition of a Supreme Being is a personal matter for each
individual)
-Decide to become a Mason of "your
own free will and accord" without expectation of any material gain or benefits
-Be loyal to your country
-Be dedicated to providing for
your own family
-Have a sincere determination to
conduct yourself in a manner that will earn the respect and trust of others
-Possess a desire to help others
through community service and universal benevolence
TO PURSUE YOUR INTEREST IN BECOMING A MEMBER follow these steps:
-Talk with someone you know who
is a Freemason
-If you do not know anyone who
is a Mason, contact a Lodge in your neighbourhood
-Masons do not solicit for members.
You'll need to express your personal interest in joining Freemasonry
-You may be invited to meet with
the Lodge Committee or selected Members to discuss your application and
to answer your questions.
-Subject to you being considered
eligible and properly motivated you will be asked to complete an application
for membership and return it to your local Lodge Secretary
-Your application will be presented
to a Lodge Meeting and a secret ballot conducted in which Members vote
on your suitability. You will be notified of the result and invited to
attend a Lodge Meeting for your initiation into Membership.