Making Good Men Better
Freemasonry is a fraternity. Its membership is restricted to men, but there is no hazing as is found in some college fraternities. The Masonic Order is a serious group. It exists to take good men and help them to become better men. Thus, it is not a reform society. It does not exist to reform criminals, nor would such persons benefit from its teachings.
Learn What Freemasonry Is“Freemasonry takes good men — and helps them become better men.”
The Path to Membership
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Inquire
Reach out to the Grand Lodge or a Lodge near you.
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Meet a Lodge
Visit and get to know the Brethren.
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Petition
Submit a petition for the degrees of Masonry.
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Degrees Conferred
Receive the three degrees of Craft Masonry.
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Gift of Life
New York Masons unite every constituent Lodge under one charitable banner to fund life-saving screenings and community health initiatives across the state.
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Vintage Raketa Watch
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Grand Master's Blend
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Past Master Ring
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Grand Lodge Regalia Set
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Membership is open to men, age 18 or older, who believe in a Supreme Being and are of good moral character.
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