WHAT ARE THE PURPOSES OF DEMOLAY?
The purposes are many. For one thing, the Order does far more than just keep a young man busy. DeMolay has carefully planned activities; planned by the members themselves-things they really enjoy doing. Great emphasis is placed on serving other people. We have no special charity; rather, we strive to help all in need. Whether it’s cleaning up a park or taking a food basket to people less fortunate, the privilege of serving is our reward. . . and what could be more rewarding than to help make a child’s Christmas happy. . . or visit a nursing home and see a forgotten face light up because they know someone cares. And DeMolays do these things because they want to. . . because it’s just their way of life. WHY DO YOU CALL EACH OTHER BROTHER? DeMolay teaches brotherhood. We feel that we must treat each other as brothers in everything we say and do.All DeMolays make a promise; a promise that he will lay down his life for another member, if need be, like a brother. . . like a DeMolay.It’s a ma
