Facts about Masons...........
Freemasonry is the world’s first and largest fraternal organization. It is based
on the belief that each man can make a difference in the world. There are
approximately 5 million Masons worldwide, including 2 million in the United
States. The Grand Lodge of California has over 75,000 members and
about 350 Masonic lodges throughout the state.
History
Freemasonry dates back to the guilds of European stonemasons who built castles
and cathedrals during the Middle Ages. Temporary buildings called lodges were
built next to the cathedrals, and the Masons used them to meet, receive their pay,
plan their work, train new apprentices, and socialize. The first Grand Lodge was
established in England in 1717; by 1731, Masonry had spread to the American
colonies. Benjamin Franklin, George Washington, Paul Revere, and other
founding fathers were among the first Masons in the United States. The Grand
Lodge of California was established in Sacramento in 1850 during the height of
the California Gold Rush.
Mission
The mission of Freemasonry in California is brotherhood, community
involvement, and self-improvement through education, family values, moral
standards, and charity.
Membership
Membership in the Masons is open to men 18 or older who believe in a Supreme
Being and meet the qualifications and standards of character and reputation. One
of Freemasonry’s customs is not to solicit members; men must seek membership
on their own. Anyone is welcome to request information about the fraternity.
For further info.... on what a Mason is click Masons of California to visit the web page
on the belief that each man can make a difference in the world. There are
approximately 5 million Masons worldwide, including 2 million in the United
States. The Grand Lodge of California has over 75,000 members and
about 350 Masonic lodges throughout the state.
History
Freemasonry dates back to the guilds of European stonemasons who built castles
and cathedrals during the Middle Ages. Temporary buildings called lodges were
built next to the cathedrals, and the Masons used them to meet, receive their pay,
plan their work, train new apprentices, and socialize. The first Grand Lodge was
established in England in 1717; by 1731, Masonry had spread to the American
colonies. Benjamin Franklin, George Washington, Paul Revere, and other
founding fathers were among the first Masons in the United States. The Grand
Lodge of California was established in Sacramento in 1850 during the height of
the California Gold Rush.
Mission
The mission of Freemasonry in California is brotherhood, community
involvement, and self-improvement through education, family values, moral
standards, and charity.
Membership
Membership in the Masons is open to men 18 or older who believe in a Supreme
Being and meet the qualifications and standards of character and reputation. One
of Freemasonry’s customs is not to solicit members; men must seek membership
on their own. Anyone is welcome to request information about the fraternity.
For further info.... on what a Mason is click Masons of California to visit the web page