Qualifications for Petitioning for Membership

In Illinois to be a Mason you must...

   Be a Man

   Believe in GOD

   Be 18 years of age

   Be able to read and write English

   Have resided in Illinois for at least six months

To become a Mason one must petition a particular Lodge. The Master of the Lodge appoints a committee to visit the applicant prior to the Lodge balloting, which must be unanimous upon his petition.

   

Freemasonry is proud of its philosophy and practice of “making good men better.” Only individuals believed to be of the finest character are favorably considered for membership.

 

The Initiation

Our ceremonies involve no hazing, horseplay, or physical mistreatment of any kind. Candidates find the initiation ritual a solemn, beautiful and moving experience. Every word is spoken from memory, as has been our practice from Masonry’s earliest days. The ritual itself has remained virtually unchanged for nearly three centuries. Finally, every man in the Lodge is a friend and will be a brother. For more information please email us at INFO@LANDMARKLODGE422.COM .