Becoming a Freemason
Grand Lodge of British Columbia & Yukon Informational Video |
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Your interest in commencing a Masonic Journey should begin with the above video. Filmed at the Freemasons' Hall which Victoria-Columbia No.1 helped build in 1880, and where the Lodge still holds its meetings, this 20-minute presentation will answer many of your questions!. Once you have launched the video, clicking on the lower-right corner will give a full-screen presentation for more comfortable viewing. Enjoy! Further Reading From the Grand Lodge of Britsh Columbia & Yukon: ssing a desire to join the fraternity is the first step to becoming a Freemason.What attracts a man to Freemasonry? Every man comes of his own free will and accord, with his own individual needs and interests. One man may join so that he can associate with other men who believe that only by improving themselves can they hope to improve the world. Another man may join because he is looking for a focus for his charitable inclinations. And yet another may be attracted by a strong sense of history and tradition. Many join simply because they knew a friend or relative who was a freemason and they admired that man’s way of living his life. All who join and become active discover a bond of brotherly affection and a community of mutual support; a practical extension of their own religious and social beliefs.The following Grand Lodge of British Columbia & Yukon website articles may interest you (Please click-on the Square and Compasses logo for the link): |
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1. | The ability to read and write in English. | |||
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Capacity – A candidate is eligible for the degrees of Freemasonry if he is capable of learning the art of Freemasonry. | |||
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Residency – A petitioner must have resided within the Jurisdiction of Grand Lodge for six consecutive months immediately prior to the date of his petition. The Grand Master may grant a Dispensation reducing the length of residency required. | |||
4. | Age, etc.- When making his application, a candidate must be at least 21 years old, free born and capable of supporting himself and those dependent upon him.
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Candidates are required to pay an Initiation Fee (approx $500), which covers all costs (including a Master Mason Apron upon qualifcation) until the Master Mason degree is completed. As a new Victoria-Columbia Master Mason, you then pay pro-rated Annual Dues for the portion of the calendar year left after your MM Degree and regular Annual Dues after that. You are expected to be actively involved in the working of the Lodge. This requires a commitment of two to four evenings a month and the effort to study and understand Freemasonry’s philosophy, history, ritual and practices. As in any society, the member can only get out of it what he puts into it. |