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First and foremost, it is to be learned that Freemasons and Masonry are devoted to charitable and good-will causes in our communities.
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A Mason can only be a man because our ancient fraternity was formed exclusively for men, and not for just any man - you must be of good standing, sound mind, excellent background, and have absolutely no problems with the law.
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A Mason can be any skin color or religion, but must have a faith and belief in his God. A Mason is a good, faithful, and honest man who mixes with other like-minded Masons - who are known as his Brothers (the brethren).
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For centuries, Freemasons have been seen as pivotal men at the height of social standing and decency. Dressed in suits and using secret handshakes and passwords, some people believe that Masons are secretive in their tasks and undertakings, but in actual fact the only real secrets are kept between the brothers to make it easy to identify one another. The things that Masons do behind closed doors may seem secretive, but as a charitable not-for-profit family of givers and carers, your local community benefits from Masonic work in all walks of life even if you can't see it or didn't know it. In fact, the entire United States government was founded and forged from the principals of Freemasonry. Not sure what that means? Please feel free to read this section of questions and answers, or click the link to Grand Lodge at the page footer.
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FAQ's
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WHAT IS A FREEMASON?
A Freemason is by definition, a man who is free born, and a member of our Masonic family of over 6 million members worldwide.
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WHAT IS A LODGE?
A Lodge is a group of Freemasons.
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WHAT ARE OUR VALUES & PRINCIPLES?
Integrity, charity, brotherly love, respect, and personal development. At our core, Freemasons are a group of like-minded men helping each other to the extent of their individual gifts. We are bound and guided by our core values of brotherly love, relief and truth.
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WHAT DO MASONS DO FOR EACH OTHER & THEIR COMMUNITY?
We contribute our time and energy for the betterment of everybody we interact with in the name of good will and charity. If we need services we will hire the best person for the job, and if they are a Mason it goes further to support their family and well beinjg.
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HOW DO I BECOME A MASON?
If you know a Mason you can ask him to introduce you to his Lodge, or you can ask any active Mason by contacting your local Lodge.
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HOW MUCH DOES IT COST?
There is an annual fee, or dues, to become a Mason. These funds go towards the upkeep of the Lodge Room and fraternity. Our fee is $170 per year.
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WHAT IS MASONIC EDUCATION?
During our meetings, Masons from various degrees are able to learn more about our craft.
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WHAT ARE DEGREES IN MASONRY?
An Entered Apprentice (EA) 1st Degree Mason is for beginners.
A Fellow Craft (FC) 2nd Degree Mason is an intermediate state.
A Master Mason (MM) 3rd Degree Mason has been raised to become a full fledged Freemason and is recognized as such anywhere in the world.
ARE THERE MORE DEGREES IN MASONRY?
There are other appendant bodies of Freemasonry known as the York Rite / Knights Templar (10 degrees), the Scottish Rite (33 degrees).
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​WHAT CHARITIES DO MASONS HELP?
Bahia Shrine
Homeless shelters
Church
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MASONIC TERMINOLOGY​​
Brother - a man who may also be a Mason
Brethren - a group of Brothers
F & AM - Free and Accepted Masons
Gavel - the wooden hammer used in our meetings (for attention)
Square & Compasses - The working tools of Masonry
Red book - Masonic reading book
Blue book - Masonic reading book
Lodge - A group of Brothers
Lodge Room - A place where meetings are conducted
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