The main purpose of Masonry is to take good
men and assist them in becoming better husbands, fathers, sons and brothers. Masonry does this by keeping them exposed to
moral and ethical teachings and by consistently asking them to consider important character issues. One of the most important
concerns is what each Mason gives back to his community. Masonry's cornerstone is charity.
Freemasonry is:
1. The oldest, largest and most fraternal organization in the world.
2. Spiritual,
not religious in nature, requiring every member to profess a belief in a Supreme Being of his choice.
3. Family oriented
with many programs and groups to involve the entire family.
4. An opportunity for a man to improve himself.
5. Rich in history, tradition and patriotism.
6. Sensitive to the needs of the community where it exists.
7. Open
to men of good character regardless of race, creed or religion.
Masonry is NOT:
A
secret society. The only secret about Masonry is that there are no real secrets