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BROTHERLY LOVE, RELIEF & TRUTH
 
How to become a Freemason
WHO ARE
WE? -
This demo is in Indiana, but it holds true for Masons
everywhere.
You may ask yourself, "Why have I not been asked to join?" That is
because unlike the members of other fraternal organizations, Masons do
not solicit anyone to become a member.
Many men live a lifetime and never know that they must ask for
admission to the world's oldest, most purposeful and greatest
fraternity. They do not realize that they will not be invited. They
must come of their own freewill and accord without persuasion. They
must ask a Mason for a petition for membership.
Freemasonry, the worlds oldest and most respected
Fraternity, encourages good men to
become better men by promoting a life devoted to high ideals,
community service and
benevolence.
Each has a personal belief in a Supreme Being and a
determination to conduct himself in a manner that will earn the
respect and trust of others.
To become a Freemason you must:
 | Be a man at least 21 years of age
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| Be of good moral character |
| Have a personal belief in a Supreme Being
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| Decide to become a Mason of "your own free
will and accord" |
| Be loyal to your country |
| Dedicated to providing for your own family
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| 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 |
Follow these steps to become a member:
| Talk with someone you know who is a member of the Fraternity
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| If you do not know anyone who is a Mason, just contact a lodge
in
your neighborhood and give him this petition-click
here. |
| Masons do not solicit for
members. You'll need to express your
personal interest in joining the Fraternity |
| Complete a petition for membership and return it to your local
lodge
with your degree fees |
| Three members will meet with you to answer your questions |
| Your petition will be presented for secret ballot. If accepted,
you
will be notified to appear to receive the first of three Degrees of
Masonry. |
Within the Family of Freemasonry, there are many different groups.
When a man first joins,
he becomes a member of a local Lodge. But he soon discovers that a
whole new Masonic
world has opened to him. Once he has joined the Lodge, he can also
decide to join these
other groups.
Associate yourself with men of good quality if you esteem your own
reputation;
for 'tis better to be alone than in bad quality. — GEORGE WASHINGTON
The Shriners are one of the most visible groups in the Masonic
Family, because of the
wonderful work of the Shriners Hospitals for Children and the Shrine
East-West football game.
The Scottish Rite and York Rite are also quite well known.
For the ladies, we have a number of groups that are open to both
men and women, such as
the Eastern Star and the Amaranth. Our Youth Groups teach young men
and women about
the importance of honesty, integrity, leadership and strength of
character.
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Free & Accepted Masons
