PATERNOSTER LODGE 4783
Consecrated 14th December 1925
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Queen Street London WC2
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Paternoster Lodge 4783Many people have queries or are curious about Freemasonry but are not sure where to find good quality information with regard to Freemasonry.
The following information may be of assistance to you.
Introduction
Freemasonry is one of the world's oldest secular fraternal societies.
Freemasonry is a society of men concerned with moral and spiritual values. Its members are taught its precepts by a series of ritual dramas, which follow ancient forms, and use stonemason's customs and tools as allegorical guides.
The Essential Qualification for Membership
The essential qualification for admission into and continuing membership
is a belief in a Supreme Being.
Membership is open to men of any race or religion who can fulfill this essential
qualification and who are of good repute.
Freemasonry and Religion
Freemasonry is not a religion, nor is it a substitute for religion. Its essential qualification opens it to men of many religions and it expects them to continue to follow their own faith.
It does not allow religion to be discussed at our meetings.
The Three Great Principles
For many years Freemasons have followed three great principles:
Brotherly Love
- Every true Freemason will show tolerance and respect |
Freemasons believe that these principles represent a way of achieving higher standards in life.
Service
From its earliest days, Freemasonry has been concerned with the care of orphans,
the sick and the aged.
This work continues today. In addition, large sums are given
to national and local charities.
Freemasonry and Society
Freemasonry demands from its members
a respect for the law of the country in which a man works and lives.
Its principles do not in any way conflict with its member's duties as citizens, but should strengthen them in fulfilling their public and private responsibilities.
The use by a Freemason of his membership to promote his own or anyone else's business, professional or personal interests is condemned, and is contrary to the conditions on which he sought admission to Freemasonry.
His duty as a citizen must always prevail over any obligation to other Freemasons,
and any attempt to shield a Freemason who has acted dishonorably or
unlawfully is contrary to this prime duty.
All members are free to acknowledge their membership and will do so in response to enquiries for respectable reasons. Its constitutions and rules are available to the public. Like many other societies, it regards some of its internal affairs as private matters for its members.
Freemasonry and Politics
Freemasonry is non-political, and the discussion of politics
at Masonic meetings is forbidden.
Other Masonic Bodies
Freemasonry is practiced under many independent Grand Lodges with standards
similar to those set by the United Grand Lodge of England.
There are some Grand Lodges and other apparently Masonic bodies that do not meet these standards, e.g. that do not require a belief in a Supreme Being, or that allow or encourage their members
as such to participate in political matters.
These Grand Lodges and bodies are not recognised by the United Grand Lodge of England as being Masonically regular, and Masonic contact with them is forbidden.
Conclusion
A Freemason is encouraged
to do his duty first to his God (by whatever name he is known) through
his faith and religious practice; and then, without detriment to his
family and those dependent on him, to his neighbour or through charity
and service to others. |
Meeting Dates
Paternoster Lodge meets on the first Fridays of March, May, October & January (Installation) date always to be decided
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This page was last updated on 12/05/23.
Copyright © 1999 [Michael W. J. Nash]. All rights reserved.
Revised: December 05, 2023 .