ARE YOU READY
Well I know there was lots of information presented to you, but we wanted to
make sure that you understand what the fraternity or craft is all about.
We hope we were able to satisfy your curiosity.
but Remember .....
As you have seen, many people became masons for their own particular reasons,
but I thought it would be appropriate at this time to put these articles of why
the following persons joined the fraternity
Why I became A Mason - A Short Talk Bulletin
written by Steward M. L. Pollard
Why I Became a Mason - Short sentences by
religious leaders on why they became masons
But before you proceed forward, if you are married, we recommend that you
discuss your decision about joining with "your lady" and your children
as we strongly believe that
Freemasonry is a family affair. The
following message is addressed to your lady.
We say that it is "A Family Affair" because even though the Blue Lodge is the bed-rock of the Masonic family, yet there are several
appendant organizations which a Mason's family members can join to share many
more of their common interests and activities.
As stated earlier, once achieving the "sublime
degree" of Master Mason in the "Blue" Lodge, a Freemason arrives
at a broad vista of opportunity for fellowship enhancement. First, bodies
of the York Rite and
Scottish
Rite offer ritual instruction for a continuous search for "Masonic
Light" and secondly, you have the Shriners.
You were exposed to them earlier under the Degrees section.
Among the appendant groups for adults, both men and women may be welcome as
members, but women typically hold the principal offices. These groups include,
among others, the Order of the Eastern Star, Order of Amaranth, and Ladies
Oriental Shrine. Groups for young people build self-esteem and prepare them for citizenship
through successful experience with responsibility and leadership. Masonic youth
groups include the Order of Rainbow for Girls, the Order of Job's Daughters for
young women, and the Order of DeMolay for young men.
Family-oriented activities include a range of social and entertainment
programs, family outings, and community service projects, as well as numerous
occasions for statewide or regional travel.
With many opportunities for growth and friendship, these family-centered
groups typically develop active social calendars, so the "Masonic
family" truly is a family affair, and each organization which make up the
Family of Freemasonry support or contribute to many many charities.
You have read many articles here about what is Freemasonry, its history,
organization, ceremonies and so on, so to summary here is an article regarding
What
Masonry Really Means.
So if you are ready to become part of this great fraternity and deep inside
you are feeling that you want to become part of this great fraternity and feel
that you are ready, then How Do You Join
To conclude some inspirational thoughts of When
is A Man A Mason and some
Masonic Poetry
written by Masons.
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