How does a man become a Mason?
The man must ASK TO BECOME A MASON.
For hundreds of years, Masons have been forbidden to ask others to join the fraternity. We can talk to friends about Freemasonry; we can tell them about what Masons do; we can tell them why we enjoy it, but we cannot ask anyone to join.
We are not trying to be exclusive. Becoming a Mason is a very serious thing. By joining Freemasonry a man is making a permanent life commitment to live in certain ways: to live with honor and integrity, to be willing to share with and care about others, to trust their fellow Masons, and to place ultimate trust in God. No one should be talked into or pressured to make such a decision.
The first step is to complete a petition or application. He fills it out and gives it to the Mason, and that Mason takes it to the local lodge. The Master of the lodge will appoint a committee to visit with the man and his family, find out a little about him and why he wants to be a Mason, tell him and his family about Masonry, and answer the family’s questions. The committee reports to the lodge, the applicant information is reviewed and checked for accuracy. The committee will also determine if the applicant meets the high moral standards of the craft. After those steps the lodge votes on the petition. If the vote is affirmative the lodge will contact the man to set the date for the Entered Apprentice Degree. When the person has completed all three degrees, he is a Master Mason and a full member of the fraternity.
Would you like to initiate the process to become a Mason? If so, please complete the form below:
If you do not live in Howard County or near Howard Lodge, or wish to inquire about joining another Maryland Lodge, please follow the link below to the Grand Lodge of Maryland Application Form: