How to become a Master Mason.

You must know that our great fraternity is based on the ancient craft of building construction.

1. You must ask a Master Mason for a petition to become a member of the fraternity.

Master Mason can not solicit membership to the fraternity.

Master Mason can not ask loved ones, family members, friends or coworkers to join.

2. The Petition is filled out and returned to the Lodge being petitioned.

The petition is then read at a Stated Meeting of the lodge. The Master of the Lodge appoints a committee of Master Mason to investigate the petitioner.

3. The Investigation Committee will meet with the petitioner and family members to ask and answer questions. Very similar to a job interview.

4. The Investigation Committee will report back to the Master of the Lodge its findings.

The Petition and Investigation Committee report will be read at a Stated Meeting and a Secret Ballot will be taken on the petition by members present for admission into the fraternity.

5. If elected to receive the degree, a date will be set for the first Degree that of Entered Apprentice. There are three Degrees: Entered Apprentice, Fellowcraft, and Master Mason. After each degree you must learn by memory certain parts of Masonry and take a verbal test.

How do you find a Master Mason?

Master Masons have the following emblems on there Buildings, Lapel pins, Hat Pins, Belt Buckles, Rings and other Jewelry.

                                                                 Blue Lodge          York Rite             Scottish Rite          Shrine

                                                                                       Chapter, Council
                                                                                         Knights Templair                                  

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