Basic Requirements

• Being a man at least 21 years old. Of sound body and mind, and has a good reputation. (Incidentally, the "sound in body" requirement -- which comes from the stonemasons of the Middle Ages -- doesn't mean that a physically challenged man cannot be a Mason; many are)
• Having a belief in a Supreme Being. (No particular religion or faith is required or excluded. All are welcome.)
• You must be able to afford the initiation fees and the annual dues without causing hardship to yourself or your family.
• You should be entering Masonry of your own free will and accord.

Important Personal Considerations

• You should be someone eager to join a Fraternity consisting of men from different; backgrounds, faiths, races, countries. Masonry is universal in its ideals.
• If you are a family man, Masonry considers that your family obligations come FIRST, so you must be sure that:
• You have the time to participate (usually two evenings per month, - often more if you get involved in lodge activities.)  
• By coming to Masonry of your own free will and accord, you should be willing to learn to improve yourself and to enjoy the companionship of other good people, not because of selfish motives. You should believe in helping others. Masons believe there is more to life than pleasure and money and we are  willing to respect the opinions of others. Also, you should want to grow and develop as a human being.