Freemasons? If my grandfather was a 32nd level freemason would that have bearing on my possible acceptance?

Question

I've always wondered about the freemasons and what advantages might be incurred through occasional participation in their secret society. My grandfather was a 32nd level freemason but is now in the throws of senile dementia and can no longer vouch for me, or his own family for that matter....

What steps must one abide by to enter into consideration for acceptance?

Answer 1

I first want to offer my sympathy to you and your family regarding your Grandfather.My prayers go out to you all, so just be strong and just trust in God. As a 32nd degree Scottish Rite, York Rite, Shriner, I'm surprised none of my Brothers mentioned the most vital part of searching for a Lodge. Make sure it's not Clandestine ! Ask when and where the Lodge got their Charter. Without going into complicating depths, not All lodges are recognized by The Grand Lodge which oversees that everything is being done in accordance with all the bylaws. To put it to you biblically, There are many false Prophets, so be careful and do your own investigations. Like one Brother said, try to find your Grandfathers Lodge. God bless you and continue to Ask and it shall be given unto You.........

Answer 2

It might help a little if you apply to a lodge that knew your Grandfather, but you will really be applying on your own merits.

Answer 3

they dont care whois your grandad, here how to apply

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Freemasonry...

also you can contact this website for the info http://www.masonicinfo.com/ it's run by a moson

Answer 4

Sorry to hear about your Grandfather slipping in his faculties.

Having a Mason relative is not a guarantee of acceptance, nor is the absence of a relative a preventive. Each man is considered by his own internal, not his external qualifications.

Basically, in regular Masonry, you must believe in a Supreme Being (cannot be an atheist), be a legal adult (minimum age varies, but generally 18-22), and of good moral standing.

The adage is 2B1ASK1 - if you know no masons in your area, you can contact your local lodge. If you do not know of any local lodges, you may contact the grand lodge in your jurisdiction. If you need help finding them, contact me through my Yahoo Answers profile and I'll help where I can.

Once you've contacted a lodge and indicated your interest in joining, they will give you a petition to fill out and return. Take some time and get to know these fellows - they may be your lodge brothers one day. It is likely that when you turn in your petition, it will need to be accompanied with an initiation fee, but that will all be explained to you, each jurisdiction has their own regulations regarding the particulars of the process, and each lodge is a little bit different. It should follow this general pattern, though:

Your petition will be read in lodge and an investigative committee formed

You will be interviewed (and afforded the opportunity to ask questions, too) and your references checked.  

Finally, your petition will be balloted in lodge.

You will be informed of the outcome (yes or no) and if yes, a date will be set for initiation as an Entered Apprentice.

Answer 5

2b1 ask1 you must find the name and number of the lodge that he was initiated and raised in if it's still active or his grand lodge you probably find info about his activity on diplomas or any lodge news letters. or you might have to petition to a lodge in your area. him being a 32nd degree mason does not you must remain active in the blue lodge for your 32nd degree status to be active there is no degree higher than a master mason. because that is the foundation.

Answer 6

Find your local lodge and tell them you want to join, they will help you. If your grandfather was a 32nd degree in Scotland it would likely help, in the USA admissions are a bit more lax; it will certainly help but its not a requirement.

Answer 7

I DON'T THINK THEY WILL ASK YOU----YOU HAVE TO ASK THEM AND YOUR GRANDFATHERS BEING A MEMBER WOULD PROBABLY HELP

Answer 8

First of all, you have my deepest sympathy for your grandfather, who is still our brother regardless of his condition.

Second, I am very proud to see my brothers offering information about becoming a mason; after reading all of the entries I cannot add anything to their comments. To become a mason you need to find a mason. We are not hard to find, and you may be surprised at who belongs to the fraternity.

When I first thought about becoming a mason I went to my father-in-law, who I knew was a mason. I talked to him for awhile and decided that masonry was something that I wanted to learn more about. So he got me a petition and I turned it back in to him. I received a call one day from some people from the lodge who wanted to talk to me and I met with them and had a very good time.

A few days later I got a call from someone saying that I was accepted into the lodge and I need to come down. I remember it was raining cats and dogs, and I was all wet when I got inside but they didn't care about that. I was treated like a brother.

Without going into too much detail, that was probably the most meaningful night of my life.

Prepare yourself in your heart...