Frequently Asked Questions 

Is Masonry a religion?

Masonry is a fraternity, NOT a religion.  Masonry acknowledges the existence of God and teaches that without religion, a man can never reach his full potential.  But, Masonry does not tell a person which religion he should practice or how he should practice it.  That is the function of his house of worship, not his fraternity.  

How can I become a Prince Hall Mason?

For a Fraternity steeped in over two hundred years of tradition, you might think it is a difficult endeavor to become a mason.  There is one major hurdle each candidate must pass… They must ask.

Prince Hall Masonry in Kentucky accepts NO ONE for membership unless they come on their own free will and accord, having already obtained a favorable impression of our Fraternity.

Each petitioner must:

• Have attained the age of 21
• Believe in God as the Grand Architect of the Universe
• Live an ethical and moral life 

We believe that men are made Masons in their hearts, and then they ask to join our Fraternity.  Freemasonry will take men and help them become better men.  

Each man brings something different into the Fraternity, as different as the types of men that become Masons, but each shares a common core of beliefs and dreams; each believes that in a small way, by their actions, they help make their; world, communities and themselves better.