Masonic Recruitment

QUALIFICATIONS OF A PETITIONER

The qualifications to be a Mason are clear and distinct. There are physical, moral and spiritual qualifications. In most Grand Lodge jurisdictions, the petitioner must be a man of legal age. He must be free of any previous felonious criminal convictions and be of good moral character. He must also believe in a Supreme Being and the immortality of the soul. The physical qualifications are necessary . . . this does not mean a man cannot be in a wheelchair or have the loss of a limb, rather he must be able to make his own life decisions and be responsible for himself. The moral qualifications are self-evident for the viability of any brotherhood and the lofty ideals of our society. The two spiritual qualifications not only inform the entire structure of Freemasonry but also align the Fraternity with the great Mystery Schools and religions of the world. It is the transition from belief to knowledge that seals the mark of true spiritual initiation.

To find a Grand Lodge in your vicinity, go to:

• National and International Grand Lodges of the World