How does someone become a Freemason?

How do I apply to become a Freemason? You can contact your state’s Grand Lodge (the overarching Masonic governing body in your state where you live), find a Masonic lodge in your area that you wish to join, or reach out to a man who is a Freemason and ask for his help. You will submit a petition for membership.

Can you ask to be a Mason?

It is a landmark tradition that a Freemason may not ask a man to join the fraternity. If you desire to become a mason, you must ask one.

Do Masons recruit?

Today, Freemasonry is undergoing a decline. “The lodges are having a terrible time recruiting men,” Jacob said. “Most young men today don’t accept these kinds of distinctions — such as places exclusively for men and places exclusively for women.”

How long does it take to be a master Freemason?

If you are in some place where the lodges have really low standards, like Arkansas, you may be able to go from petitioning to Master Mason in only a few months. But, if you live in someplace with lodges that have high standards, it will take anywhere from two to three years to go from petitioning to Master Mason.

What happens when you become a Freemason?

When you become a Freemason, you begin your journey toward being a better man. You will build rich, meaningful relationships with your Brothers, commit to the service of those around you, and strive for a deeper, more honest connection with yourself and others. It’s a journey of self-discovery and enlightenment.

Can you be a Catholic and a Mason?

Freemasonry’s position on Catholics joining the Fraternity Masonic bodies do not ban Catholics from joining if they wish to do so. There has never been a Masonic prohibition against Catholics joining the fraternity, and some Freemasons are Catholics, despite the Catholic Church’s prohibition of joining the freemasons.

What religion are Masons?

The teachings of Freemasonry enjoin morality, charity, and obedience to the law of the land. It is not, however, a Christian institution, though it is often taken to be such. In fact, Freemasonry has received considerable opposition from organized religion, the Roman Catholic Church in particular.