| Initiation
Application Only |
| Has
a Prior Application Ever Been Made To Any Lodge? ________If Yes
Explain_______________________________________ |
| ___________________________________________________________________________ |
|
Affiliation
of Dual Application Only |
| Type
of Application
Affiliate_____________ Dual ________________ |
| Presently
of Formerly a Member of: Lodge Name/Number/Jurisdiction |
| Lodge
Name____________________________________ Number
_______________
Jurisdiction _________________________ |
| I
believe in the existence of a Supreme Being, state that of my
own free will and for the genuine desire to learn the mysteries
of Freemasonry, hereby make application for membership in the
Fraternity. I do so for the favorable opinion I have of the
Fraternity, my desire for knowledge, and my wish to be of
service to my fellow man. I have received and read the
Principles and Purposes of Freemasonry understand them, and I am
in full agreement with them. I promise, if admitted to the
Fraternity, to abide by those Principles and Purposes as well as
its established customs, usage's, rules and regulations. |
| Applications
Signature _____________________________________________
Date ______________________ |
| Recommender
___________________________ Lodge Name_____________________
Lodge Number ____________________ |
| Recommender
___________________________ Lodge Name_____________________
Lodge Number ____________________ |
| Recommenders
must be a member in Good Standing in a New Jersey Lodge |
| Grand
Jurisdiction of the State of New Jersey |
Freemasonry
is not a religion, a political organization, or a social club.
It interfaces with none of these, but has for its foundation the
basic principles of the Fatherhood of God and the Brotherhood of
man. It believes in a Supreme Being, the immortality of the
soul, and that the Holy Bible is the inestimable gift of God to
man as the rule and guide for his faith and practice. It is a
fraternity or brotherhood pledged to the building of character
-- thoughts, words, motives and deeds being the materials used.
Freemasonry strives to teach man the duty he owes to God, his
country, his neighbor and himself. It inculcates the practice of
virtue and morality in daily conduct, and conveys its teachings
through rites and symbols.
The Masonic fraternity is in no sense an insurance society;
neither does it pay benefits in case of sickness or death. In a
correct or broad sense, it is both educational and charitable.
It extends such assistance only as it is willing and able to
grant. It knowingly admits none to membership except those who
are able to provide for themselves and those dependent upon
them.
Freemasonry teaches and gives opportunity to its members to
inculcate morality, honesty and integrity in all walks of life,
and to worthy members’ renders assistance to a limited extent.
It expects its members to obey the moral law and to practice
charity towards all mankind. It believes its members should have
a strong desire to aid their fellow creatures. It has its own
laws, rules and regulations, and requires a strict obedience
thereto.
Freemasonry is not entered into through mere curiosity, ambition
for honors, or in hope of personal gain or advancement.
Admission must not be sought for mercenary or other unworthy
motives. The aim of the true Freemason is to cultivate a
brotherly feeling among men, and to help, aid and assist
whomsoever he can.
The right to petition for the degrees of Ancient Craft Masonry
is rarely denied any man, but this right goes no further than
granting the privilege of petitioning, and all who petition are
not admitted. The Masonic fraternity wants and welcomes only men
of high character and integrity, who should seek admission of
their own free will and accord. Should a petitioner be accepted,
he gets no more out of Masonry than he puts into it, and for
every benefit received a member is expected to render some
equivalent |
| Petition Of
_____________________________ Received and Referred
_______________________________ 20__________ |
|
Committee of Investigation |
|
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|
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|
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| Committee Notified
________________________ 20_______ |
| Inquiry to Grand Secretary
__________________20________ |
| Reply from Grand Secretary
_________________20________ |
| Report Due
______________________________20________ |
| Report Made
____________________________20________ |
| Elected Or Rejected
_______________________20________ |