QUALIFICATIONS TO BECOME A PRINCE HALL FREEMASON
To become a Prince Hall Freemason in Pennsylvania you must:
Follow these steps to become a member:
- Be a man and at least 18 years of age.
- Be of good moral character.
- Have a personal belief in a Supreme Being.
- Decide to become a Mason of "your own free will and accord".
- Have a sincere determination to conduct yourself in a manner that will earn the respect and trust of others.
- Possess a desire to help others through community service and universal benevolence.
- Be of good mental and physical health.
Follow these steps to become a member:
- Talk with someone you know who is a member of Prince Hall Freemasonry.
- If you do not know anyone who is a Mason, just contact a lodge in your neighborhood.
- Masons do not solicit for members. You'll need to express your personal interest in joining Prince Hall Freemasonry.
- Complete a petition for membership and its requirement; return it to the individual who gave it to you.
- Members of the lodge you’re petitioning will meet with you.
- Your petition will be presented to the lodge and if accepted, you will be notified to appear to receive the first of three Degrees of Masonry.