About Freemasonry – The Most Worshipful Prince Hall Grand Lodge of Texas Grand Master Curtis' COVID-19 directive can be found, here.The Grand Lodge office and Wilbert M. Curtis Texas Prince Hall Library Museum is open for business. Stay safe!✕ Skip to content Skip to content Home About Us Wilbert M. Curtis Library Museum Who was Prince Hall? Grand Lodge History Mission and Purpose Related Links Grand Lodge Wilbert M. Curtis – Grand Master Past Grand Masters Grand Lodge Officers District Deputies Affiliated Lodges Related Bodies Concordant Bodies Adoptive Rites Appendant Bodies Knights of Pythagoras Kemetic Lodge of Research PM Fred Milliken’s interview with RWGJW Frank Jackson Veterans of Foreign Wars Department Veterans Benefit Websites Charity Prince Hall Charitable Foundation of Texas J.T. Maxey Scholarship Contest Thomas H. Routt Grand Council – Knights of Pythagoras Robert E. Connor, Jr. Masonic Youth Camp Annual Christmas Gift Giveaway Galleries The 2021 Revitalization Program Masonic Burial Tutorial Google Forms Ballot Documents and Forms Contact Us Events Member Portal About Freemasonry Our Purpose Freemasonry is a fraternity of brothers who share one common goal: to help each other become better men. We strengthen and improve our character by learning and practicing basic virtues of fraternal love, charity, and truth. Our principles extend far beyond our interactions with each other, and we strive to apply them to our daily lives. All who join Freemasonry must declare their belief in the existence of a Supreme Being, and practice their own personal faith, but the fraternity is neither a religion nor a place to worship. Rather, it is a place where men of all monotheistic creeds can meet and focus on the great truths of peaceful human interaction that are common to all religions. Who Can Join? To qualify for membership, a petitioner must be male, at least 21 years of age, one who believes in the existence of a Supreme Being, of good moral character, motivated to join for reasons unrelated to personal gain or profit, prompted by a favorable opinion of Freemasonry, desirous of earning knowledge and willing to conform to the ancient usages and customs of the fraternity. How To Join Our tradition is to wait for you to seek membership entirely of your own free will and accord. Today, however, certain Grand Lodges may allow exceptions that let their members to selectively invite men of good character, who will be a credit to our Fraternity. But this doesn’t mean that you should wait to be invited to join. Your interest is enough, if you meet the qualifications just ask a mason. To start the process, you must first submit a petition for membership. This petition will be read at a meeting of the Lodge you are seeking to join. You will then be visited by a small committee from the Lodge who will ascertain your qualifications and answer any questions you or your family may have regarding Freemasonry. At the next meeting, the members will vote on your petition for membership. Once approved, you will participate in ceremonies known as Degrees and you will assume your vows of membership. Why Should You Consider Membership? Every man has his own reason for wanting to be a part of the greatest fraternity in the world. Regardless of your reason, you will benefit from membership, because Freemasonry makes good men better. Look around our site and you will find much about our history, purpose, and character development and charity. To take the next step, you need to submit your petition to the Lodge. If you know a Mason, ask him to assist you in becoming a member. You can also download the form by clicking on the link on the bottom of this page. You Should Also Know… HAZING – There is absolutely no hazing permitted in the Masonic fraternity. ATTENDANCE – There are no attendance requirements RELIGION – Freemasonry is not a religion. Your religious beliefs are your own. You must, however, believe in a Supreme Being. A SECRET SOCIETY – Freemasonry is not a secret society. Our members do not hide their affiliation with us. Our buildings are well-marked and often available for community use. While there are a few confidential handgrips and passwords used to confirm membership, we have no secrets concerning our purpose and programs. Many of our activities are open to family and friends. MEMORIZATION – Like all fraternities, Freemasonry has impressive ritual ceremonies that date back centuries. These are presented by officers who are developing their leadership and public speaking skills. There some memory requirements, and members will assist you along the way. The opinions and pages of this site do not necessarily reflect the opinions, views, or policies of the The Most Worshipful Prince Hall Grand Lodge, Free and Accepted Masons, Prince Hall Affiliated, Texas and its jurisdictions, its Officers, Constituent Lodges, and Members. Powered by Nirvana & WordPress. 7ads6x98y