Method 1. All rights reserved. This image may not be used by other entities without the express written consent of wikiHow, Inc. Be a man at least 21 years of age. This is the most basic requirement under most Grand Lodge the center of authority for Freemason groups jurisdictions. Believe in a supreme being. There are a few jurisdictions that don't require members to believe in a deity, but this is a requirement for most Freemasons.
You must believe in a single god or deity above all others. People from all religious backgrounds are welcome as long as this holds true. Have high morals. This may be the most important quality to have as a potential Freemason.
The fraternity's motto is "better men make a better world," and honor, personal integrity, and responsibility are held in high esteem. You must be able to demonstrate that you are a man with good character in the following ways: Have a good reputation such that those who know you would vouch for your character. Be a good family member, with the means to support your family. Have an educated understanding of Freemasonry. Many people seek to enter the fraternity because they heard about it in movies, books, and mainstream media.
Freemasonry is often portrayed as a secret society that is trying to take over the world, with clues to this effect hidden all over Paris and DC. The truth is that Freemasonry is comprised of regular men striving to support each other in fellowship, friendship, and good citizenship. Becoming a member gives you access to the following: Entrance to the monthly gatherings at Freemason lodges, where you commune with fellow Masons.
Initiation into the teachings on the history of Freemasonry. Participation in the ancient rites of Freemasonry, such as the handshake, rituals of initiation, and free use of the Masonic square and compass symbol. Method 2. To be one, ask one. The traditional way of joining Freemasonry is to ask someone who is already a member.
He should direct you to the appropriate venue to issue your petition; you'll have to answer some questions about why you want to become a member. If you don't know someone who's member, there are a few things you can try: Look for a "2B1Ask1" sign. You'll see this on bumper stickers, shirts, hats, and other items displayed by Freemasons who want to welcome new members. This is a bit harder to spot, but you may see someone wearing it on a t-shirt or another item.
Interview with the Freemasons. After you've submitted your petition to a particular lodge, the Freemasons there will review it and decide whether to invite you in for an interview with an investigative committee. During the interview, you can expect the following: You'll be asked questions about why you want to become a Freemason, and you'll be asked to describe your life story and your own character.
You'll get the opportunity to ask them questions about how things work at the Lodge. Wait to hear their decision. After the interview, the Freemasons will conduct an investigation into your life, which will include calls to people close to you who can verify that you have a high moral character. They may also conduct a background check to determine whether you've had issues with crime, drugs or alcohol.
Accept an invitation to join. Once the investigative committee has made their decision, you'll receive a call and an official invitation to join the fraternity. You'll receive further instructions about meetings. Method 3. Start as an Entered Apprentice. This is the first stage of initiation, and you'll learn the basic principles of Freemasonry After you gain enough knowledge and put in some time, you'll work your way up through two more symbolic degrees.
Before you can advance to the next degree, you must demonstrate proficiency in understanding the degree work you experienced. Advance to the Fellow Craft degree. You'll delve deeper into the teachings of Freemasonry, especially as they pertain to the arts and sciences. To complete this degree, you'll be tested on your knowledge about everything you've learned so far. Get a Master Mason degree. This is the highest level you can achieve, and it usually takes several months to get there.
To get the degree, you must demonstrate proficiency in the values of Freemasonry. Your completion of the degree will be celebrated with a ceremony. No, you do not get paid for joining Freemasons. When you become a Freemason, you commit to a lifelong obligation to uphold our timeless principles of brotherly love, relief and truth. As you progress throughout the three degrees of Freemasonry, Entered Apprentice, Fellow Craft and Master Mason, you will explore Masonic history and philosophy and learn lessons of self-improvement at each stage.
You will share these experiences with brothers who share your values and your journey. To become a Freemason in Ohio, you must first meet the following criteria:. If you are ready to start your journey as a Freemason, submit your contact information in our online form. Your inquiry will be referred to a lodge or district in your area. If you know of a particular lodge you want to join, please include that in the box asking your reason for interest.
Beck: How did you become interested in joining the Masons? Chris: I had a pretty severe accident when I was 9 years old. I was badly burned. I went to the local hospital, but somebody in town [who was a Mason] made phone calls and I was transferred to Shriners Hospital for Children in Boston, which is world-renowned for its burn treatment. I spent a month there, and it was such a positive experience from something so horrific. I wanted to give back. That was my inspiration to learn about Masonry.
When I was a young person without a lot of money, I put it off, thinking it must be really expensive. Then later on, I saw a Masonic funeral service in a church. They line up around the walls and pay their respects to their fallen brother. It really hit me as an important event. A few years later, Rob got involved. Rob Lajoie: Jim and I studied philosophy and comparative religion in college. We always had questions around Freemasonry— What was it about?
What did they do in the buildings? Years went by, and then they had a campaign in Massachusetts—they were going to do open houses at the different lodges. You could go and talk to the members a bit. I think that drove both of us to see what was happening at the lodge and inquire about joining, independently of each other.
We each came to it on our own. Well, guess what I just did! Beck: What year did you guys join? Was it roughly the same time?
Jim: Yeah, Rob joined in January, I joined a few months later, and then Chris joined right after me. Beck: How do you get in? Do you just apply? Are there certain qualifications?
You need to have a belief in God. You have to apply, then you go through a background check, and you provide references.
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