What arethe requirements forbecoming a Mason?
Candidates must be male, at least 21years 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 in II, 7. Some Grand Lodges also have a residencyrequirement; 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 agerequirement. For example, in England and Virginia, the direct relativesof Master Masons in good standing are eligible to join at theage of 18. In some jurisdictions, DeMolays may join uponreaching their 18th birthday.
