"Ask, and it shall be given you;
 Seek, and ye shall find;
 Knock, and it shall be opened unto you."

Mathew 7:7

Thank you for expressing your interest in Freemasonry by actively seeking out this information. To become a Mason you must meet the qualifications and be accepted by a lodge.

The following will tell you more about the fraternity and the process of becoming a member, but you may find it helpful to print out a copy of the petition for membership for your review.

Qualifications

To qualify for membership, a petitioner must be:

— male, at least 18 years of age

— a believer in the existence of a Supreme Being

— a voluntary candidate for membership, unsolicited by friends

— motivated to join for reasons unrelated to personal gain or profit

— prompted by a favorable opinion of Freemasonry

— desirous of knowledge, and willing to earn it

— a first-time petitioner for membership

— willing to conform to the Ancient Usages and Customs of the fraternity

Freemasonry is proud of its philosophy and practice of "making good men better." Only individuals believed to be of the finest character are favorably considered for membership. Every applicant must advocate his belief in the existence of a Supreme Being (atheists are not accepted in the fraternity).

More Information

For more information on joining, visit the Pennsylvania Grand Lodge's web site.