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How to Join
Perhaps you have asked yourself it you are ready to join the gentle craft of Freemasonry. Perhaps you haven't, but would like to see what is needed of you in order to join.
Although it is a privilege to be a member of the fraternity, a lot of people find it surprising that one of the most important things you have to do in order to join Fremasonry is ask a Mason.
"2B1 ASK1"
To be one of us, you have to ask one of us. Why? Because you have to join on your own free will and accord. No one from a lodge can legally ask you to join. It has to be your own decision. Your own desire. Your own action.
If you know someone who is a Mason, he will gladly get you a petition to join a lodge. If you don't know one, then it would be best to check out a lodge nearest you. Someone will gladly give you the information you need.
Aside from asking a Mason, you will also have to fulfill the following requirements:
- You have to be a man of lawful age (18 years old)
- You must profess a belief in a Supreme Being
Now that you know what it takes to join, you might want to visit a lodge sometime soon. Go to the following section to find out what lodges are nearest your area.
You can also go to our Information Request section if you are unsure which lodge you want to visit. From there, someone from the Grand Lodge will contact you via your preference to answer any questions you may have.