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"To Be One, Ask One"
Fun Fact: "Masonry invites no Man."
We are not allowed to recruit or ask you to join. Those interested in joining would need to initiate the process.
1) Ask a Freemason for a petition (aka an application) and/or simply visit a lodge.
Whether you know a Freemason or not, you can visit a local lodge within your area.
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2) Ask to fill out / submit a petition.
A petition is generally a one-page application that provides your personal & contact information.
You can obtain a petition via a current Freemason, or by downloading it from our Grand Lodge.
1) A committee of senior members will be tasked with
Initiating & completing a background check.
Freemasonry is about making "good Men, better"; as such, this process is important to our fraternity.
Speaking with references & interviewing the candidate and his spouse (if applicable).
Why? - Married candidates cannot be accepted without the spouse's support as our fraternity believes in the unity of marriage. We also believe that "good Men" should always have the support/approval of his spouse before undertaking any obligation.
2) Once the committee's investigation is concluded; and you've been found satisfactory:
Your petition is voted on by the members of the lodge.
Only a unanimous vote will allow a candidate to be accepted.
Once accepted, an initiation date is scheduled.
3) Attend your initiation and get excited for a beautiful journey of knowledge and self-betterment.
A Mason must be a man, masonry being a fraternal organization. There are Masonic affiliated groups such as The Order of the Eastern Star which are for women members.
A Mason must be of sound mind and body, which does not mean that you cannot be physically handicapped. Many Masons are.
A Mason must believe in God, the tenets of Freemasonry are derived from a belief in the supreme being and our goals are derived from the teachings of the same.
A Mason must be 18 years old. This is the minimum age requirement in the State of Kentucky.