What are the requirements for becoming a Mason?
Candidates must be male, adult, profess a belief in a Supreme Creator and be of good character. Some Grand Lodges also have a residency requirement; for example, the Grand Lodge of Michigan requires candidates to have lived in its jurisdiction (Michigan) for a minimum of one year. Adult imples the man is at least 18 years of age, though the actual minimum age can differ. For a listing of age requirements, please visit http://www.bessel.org/age.htm A belief in a Supreme Creator can sometimes be a hurdle for some Christians, assuming that professing such a belief denies Jesus Christ. As this author sees it, one would believe in the Father to accept the Son, and such a concept does not deny either.
The age for joining Freemasonry is being lowered. In the past, candidates had to be male, at least 21 years of age, able to profess a belief in God, and of good character. Now, however, many Grand Lodges have lowered this to 19 or 18. Check the Grand Lodge for your jurisdiction for further clarification on rules as they apply there. For a listing of age requirements, please visit http://www.bessel.org/age.htm For information on mixed-sex Masonry, see the discussion on Co-Masonry in II, 7. Some Grand Lodges also have a residency requirement; for example, the Grand Lodge of Michigan requires candidates to have lived in its jurisdiction (Michigan) for a minimum of one year.
Candidates must be male, at least 21 years of age (in some jurisdictions, like Nevada, 18 years of age) , able to profess a belief in God, and of good character. For information on mixed-sex Masonry, see the discussion on Co-Masonry, above. Some Grand Lodges also have a residency requirement; for example, the Grand Lodge of Michigan requires candidates to have lived in its jurisdiction (Michigan) for a minimum of one year. There are some exceptions to the age requirement. For example, in England and Virginia, the direct relatives of Master Masons in good standing are eligible to join at the age of 18. In some jurisdictions, DeMolays may join upon reaching their 18th birthday.
