HOW TO JOIN FREEMASONRY?
The absolute requirements for becoming a Mason are: be a man, at least 21 years old Have belief in a Supreme Being (of any faith. No particular religion or faith is required or excluded. All are welcome.) You should be someone who does, or wants to learn to, enjoy the company of other men from all different social classes, faiths, backgrounds, races, countries, etc. Masonry is universal in its ideals. If you are a family man, Masonry considers that your family obligations come FIRST, so you must be sure that: You have the time to participate (usually two or three evenings/month at first for meetings and instruction, and then at least one evening per month for meetings from then on — often more if you get involved in lodge activities.) You can afford the initiation fees and the annual dues without hardship to yourself or your family. You should be coming to Masonry “of your own free will and accord”, to learn to improve yourself and to enjoy the company of other good people, not becaus