A candidate for admission, whom we Freemasons call a seeker, must meet certain criteria to be accepted into a lodge. We Freemasons speak of a “free person of good morals or good reputation.” What does this mean? A “free person” means that the candidate is of legal age and possesses their full civil rights. Furthermore, they must be able to meet the time and financial requirements of lodge membership. “Good morals” naturally refers not only to the candidate’s lack of criminal record, but also to the requirement of a stable personality capable of reflection and analysis. In addition, we consider whether a candidate’s social environment is stable, meaning that most of our members become Freemasons between the ages of 30 and 50 (or older), a time in life when vocational training is completed, professional situations are stable, and family life and raising children have often reached a certain conclusion. However, what matters most is not the age, professional position or level of education of the candidate, but rather their character.
It is important to personally assess whether Freemasonry is right for you and Freemasonry is right for you. Joining is not comparable to membership in just any club; it demands the whole person. It is about values and working on oneself.
We recommend, if you haven’t already done so, that you read one or more books on the subject. Recommended reading
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