Mount Olive Lodge No. 79

Thank you for your interest in becoming a Freemason.  If you have come to this page you probably have some questions. 

    (1) What are the requirements for becoming a Mason?

 

Be a man who comes of his own free will.

Masons do not put on drives for membership. No one asks a man to join the fraternity. But a voluntary request for membership is simple to make.

 

A candidate must be at least 18 years of age.

Membership in a Masonic Lodge is open to all men 18 years of age or older — regardless of race, color, or religion. Our membership requirements are very clear.

 

Be of good morals, and of good reputation.

You’ll have to provide evidence of living a positive life through references from at least one Mason and three other people.

 

Belief in a Supreme Being

You must believe in a Supreme Being and the immortality of the soul. This belief is not proscribed — rather, we encourage you to be steadfast in the faith of your choice.

    

    (2) Okay, I’m interested—how do I proceed?

 

(A) If you know a Mason, ask him about membership. He will be glad to tell you all about the Craft and the local lodge, and he will give you a petition if you wish to join.  If you do not know a Mason you can request assistance in joining by filling out the contact us page requesting more information and someone will contact you regarding membership or you can fill out the petition for membership and submit it to the Lodge you want to join. 

 

 

 

(B)  The petition is read in a Lodge meeting and referred to a committee (usually composed of three members). This committee then interviews you — sometimes right in your home, to answer any questions that your family may have.

 

(C)  After the interview, the committee reports its findings to the Lodge, and a secret ballot is taken.  If the vote is favorable, you’ll be notified and you’ll be given a date to start the degree program.