We are a friendly group of Masons
The entry requirements to join a lodge vary from one jurisdiction to another, but some basic qualifications are common to all regular Masonic lodges, please see below, If you have any questions please email and we will get back to you.
Entry Requirements to all Lodges
Don’t let anyone pressure you into joining. Join because you want to.
- You must believe in a supreme being.
- You must be joining of your own free will.
- You must be a man.
- You must be free-born.
- Not have a criminal record.
- You must be of lawful age. Depending on the Grand Lodge, this can be anywhere from 18 to 25.
- You must come recommended by at least two existing Freemasons from the lodge you’re petitioning.
The term free-born is a holdover from the days when slavery, indentured servitude, and bonding were common. It means that a man must be his own master, and not be bound to another man. That’s not a problem in these modern days, but the language is retained to retain the heritage of the fraternity.
