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The word "Masonry" cannot be adequately defined within the limits of a necessarily brief introduction. The word Masonry has been applied to the art of building in stone; also to the whole body of the society of Masons, including the entire complex of of their organizations, Grand and subordinate, throughout the world. If you are interested in becoming a "Freemason," we would love to talk with you.
If you know a Mason, ask him about the fraternity. Don’t be shy, we love talking to those interested in Masonry. If you don’t know a Mason, you can email, call, or text us, or stop by the Lodge for a bite to eat before our stated meeting which is the first Tuesday of every month dinner being around 6:30 PM.
Request a petition from a Mason or from the Lodge you would like to join. Typically the Secretary of the Lodge can even email you a Petition. Your petition will require the signature of 5 Master Masons. Two of whom MUST be from La Fayette Lodge #34 and Three Masons from other recognized Lodges. If you don’t know any Masons, ask the lodge you’re petitioning for advice.
Turn in your completed petition to the lodge you would like to join. Ask if there are any fees that need to accompany the petition and bring a copy of your birth certificate. Your petition will be received by the Lodge and will be read during a Stated Meeting. What to expect afterwards:
The Worshipful Master of the Lodge you submitted your petition to will assign three members of the Lodge to interview you and investigate your background. The Investigation Committee may want to meet with you at home. There is a standard set of questions that all investigators must ask, but many will ask additional questions. Be honest with the investigators. No Mason is perfect…we don’t expect petitioners to be perfect, either.
Your investigators will be given a deadline by which to return their completed investigation reports to the Lodge. Their reports along with their recommendation will be read to the Lodge at a Stated Meeting. At this time, the Worshipful Master of the Lodge will usually call for a ballot to be taken on your petition. Eligible Master Masons will then vote on your petition and the outcome of the ballot will be announced to the Lodge.
Soon after the stated meeting, a member from the Lodge should contact you with the outcome of the ballot and provide you with additional instructions.
Email us at: LaFayetteLodge34@gmail.com
Call or Text Lodge Secretary Bro. Jerry Meek at: 979-661-4247
For more information about Freemasonry or to find a Lodge near you visit the Grand Lodge of Texas website: https://grandlodgeoftexas.org/becoming-a-mason