Of Lawful Age
Eighteen or Older
A petitioner must have reached the age of eighteen years. There is no upper limit; men of every age stand at our door.
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Interested in Becoming a Freemason?
Freemasonry has, for three centuries, declined to recruit. A man must come to the Lodge of his own free will and accord, and ask. We do, however, do everything we reasonably can to make sure the right kind of man knows we are here, and that the door is open if he wishes to knock.
The Qualifications
Who May Petition the Lodge?
A Belief in Deity
Faith in a Supreme Being
A petitioner must profess a belief in a Supreme Being. We do not ask which faith you hold; we only ask that you hold one. The Volume of Sacred Law that lies open upon our altar is yours to choose.
Of Good Repute
A Man of Good Character
A petitioner must be of good moral character — honest, sober, and of unsullied reputation in his community. Every petition is investigated by a committee of Brethren.
Free
Of His Own Free Will
No man may be persuaded, pressured, or pushed into Masonry. The decision must be his alone, made freely, with full understanding that this is a serious commitment.
Sound
Of Sound Mind
A petitioner must be in possession of his mental faculties — capable of understanding the obligations he is asked to take and the lessons he is asked to learn.
Resident
Of This Jurisdiction
Generally a man petitions the Lodge nearest his residence. If you live in or near Pueblo, that is most likely Pueblo Lodge No. 17 — though we are happy to direct you elsewhere if a sister lodge is closer.
The Path
How to Become a Mason at No. 17
Reach Out
Send us an email at [email protected] or send a message through our contact form. Tell us a little about yourself and what drew you to the Craft.
Meet the Brethren
We will invite you to sit down — usually at a quiet dinner before a Stated Communication — to meet a few of the Brethren, ask any questions you have, and let us get to know you. There is no obligation on either side.
Submit a Petition
If you wish to proceed, you will be given a petition to sign, accompanied by the recommendation of two Master Masons in good standing. Don't worry — by the time you petition, the Brethren who recommend you will be men you have actually met.
Investigation
An investigating committee will be appointed. Two or three Brethren will visit you in your home to confirm that you and your family understand what you are undertaking, and to satisfy themselves that you are a man of good character.
The Ballot
At the next Stated Communication after the investigation reports, the Lodge will ballot upon your petition. The ballot must be unanimous in your favor.
The Three Degrees
Upon a favorable ballot, you will be initiated as an Entered Apprentice, passed to the degree of Fellowcraft, and raised to the sublime degree of a Master Mason — three ceremonies, each separated by a period of study and proficiency. From the day you petition to the day you are raised is typically several months.
An Honest Note
What This Will Cost You
Freemasonry asks for two things, in roughly this order: your time, and your honest effort.
There are modest fees — for the petition, for the degree work, and modest annual dues thereafter. They are paid willingly because the work of a Lodge costs money to do well, and because a Mason supports his Lodge. Current fees are provided to every petitioner before he signs his petition; there are no surprises and no hidden costs.
What is asked of you, in time and effort, is more substantial — and is the reason Masonry has endured for three centuries. You will be expected to learn, to attend, to participate, to grow. You will be expected to help carry the load.