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No, the rules and purposes of freemasonry are publically available, our membership is encouraged to speak openly about Freemasonry, and our meeting places are well known in various communities. The buildings are quite often used by the public within our communities for events other than freemasonry. Although our meetings are private that is not unlike many organizations which hold membership only meetings.

Some would say you get out of it what you put into it, the more learned would say you get way more out of it than you can ever put into it. The deeper answer is it will vary from member to member, there are business meetings, workshops to attend, fundraising events, socials and a host of activities to either serve in a capacity for or participate in with your family and others members. Modern Freemasonry embodies, both the social and business aspects of our lives a typical month will have as few as one meeting or could have several events from the list above.

Think of this as a distillation of the Masonic experience. The concepts or lessons learned to make one a better man are likely ones you have already heard in a moral society, or church. The uniqueness applied to Freemasonry is in the specific methods, format and context of how they are presented.

The process is achieved through the application of the Masonic lessons taught to one’s own life and existence. Masonic Philosophy is to make good men better however it is up to the individual man to apply it.

This can be accomplished in many ways with large or small roles within the organization, through discussion with members, participation in charitable events, regular attendance at the meetings or workshops available. It is incumbent upon you in your interest and time as to exactly how much better you can become through Masonry.

Like reading a manual or watching and instructional video on a particular subject matter it is only as good as your application of the knowledge gained to accomplish your goal, similarly a reflection on this information may bring to light more insights than what were originally present to your view of the subject matter.

The best place to start would be the Grand lodge of the state in which they were a Mason as some Grand Lodges keep records of past members and could possibly research to find out which lodge they may have belonged to.

Additionally you may contact the local lodge of which they held membership who may be able to give insights into their achievements or accomplishments during their masonic careers.

Yes. There are events in which families are not only allowed to but are encouraged to participate in such as social gatherings, dinners, charitable fundraisers, and many more.

The unique individuality of Freemasonry in each state varies as does each lodge.

The Fraternity of Freemasonry itself does not foster or promote any race, creed, political, religious, or color divide. The Fraternity professes seeing every man as equal, nowhere in its tenants or lessons does it espouse any sort of segregation or inequality between men. Keeping in mind the above mentioned some states and lodges are more progressive than others.

Costs are separated into two categories, (startup costs) and (operational costs) which vary from state to state as well as lodge to lodge.

(Startup costs) or initiation fees vary from lodge to lodge and state and can range a couple hundred dollars to a few hundred dollars however after that it’s fairly inexpensive.

(operational costs) or Dues, also vary from state to state and lodge to lodge ranging generally speaking in a few hundred dollars category.

To put things into a numbers perspective when compared to other annual costs there is generally a lot less cost associated to be a Mason than there is to hold an annual membership to a buyers club, or gym membership at Forty to Fifty Dollars a month, or subscribing to a Football package subscription with your media provider.

No, Masonry is not a religion nor a substitute for religion. A members religious beliefs are his own. Masonry in short is a fraternity of like-minded men dedicated to the ideals of brotherly love, relief, and truth.

The answer to this greatly depends on the individual in the senses of aptitude, persistence, available time and determination. The most generalized answer would be somewhere between six to eighteen months, depending on the above criteria, however this may vary in some circumstances to be a slightly shorter or even a much longer period of time based on many factors including the above as well as a physical move to another state, or an occupation which demands require an applicant to be abroad thus missing the opportunity of attendance to the three steps toward full membership.

In some states there are provisions for the Grand Master of that jurisdiction to make a Mason on sight, as well as, some which complete the initial three step process in a one day event.  All are valid answers to the above question, it is highly recommended when seeking membership to speak with the members for the particulars regarding the timeframes which are applicable to the state in which you petition for membership.