How Does Someone Become a Mason?
What are the Qualifications?
IF YOU WISH TO SEEK MASONIC MEMBERSHIP
Masons do not solicit for members.
If you are seeking Membership in Freemasonry YOU MUST ASK a Masonic friend to recommend you.
You must be a man at least 18 years of age (in California, 21 in many jurisdictions)
You must be of good moral character
You must have a personal belief in a Supreme Being (the definition of a Supreme Being is up to you)
You must be a Resident of this Jurisdiction (California) for at least 12 months.
You must decide to become a Mason of "your own free will and accord"
You will need to express your personal interest in joining the Fraternity.
You must be loyal to your country.
You must be dedicated to providing for your own family
You must have a sincere determination to conduct yourself in a manner that will earn the respect and trust of others and possess a desire to help others through community service and universal benevolence.
You must sign a Petition, stating your age, occupation and place of residence.
There are NO religeous, political or racial restrictions for Masonic membership other than the aforementioned belief in a Supreme Being. Any disscusion of religion or politics is strictly forbidden in a Masonic Lodge.
Members of the Lodge vote by secret ballot. To be accepted, the ballot must be unanimous.
Follow these steps to become a Mason:
Talk with someone you know who is a member of the Fraternity. If you do not know anyone who is a Mason, then you must contact a lodge in your neighborhood, introduce yourself and state your interest. Complete a petition for membership and return it to your local lodge with your degree fees. Three members of the Lodge will meet with you to interview you and to answer any questions you may have. You are encouraged to have your wife and family present during the interview. 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.
QUALIFICATIONS
Freemasonry is proud of its philosophy and practice of "making good men better." Only individuals believed to be of the finest character are favorably considered for Membership. Every applicant must advocate his belief in the existence of a Supreme Being.
If you are interested and located in the Burbank area CLICK HERE to E:mail the Secretary to request more information. Our phone number is 818 848-3750.
If you are located in California, but outside of the Burbank area CLICK HERE for a link to the California Grand Lodge list of Masonic Lodges.
Outside of California CLICK HERE for a link to a listing of all Grand Lodge web sites.
"The mission of Freemasonry is to promote a way of life that binds like
minded men into a worldwide Brotherhood that transcends all religious,
ethnic, cultural, social and educational differences; by teaching the
great principles of Brotherly Love, Relief, and Truth: and, by the
outward expression of these, through its fellowship, its compassion and
its concern, to find ways in which each may serve his God, his family, his
country, his neighbors and himself."
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