Steps to become a Shrine Mason

Every Shriner is first a Mason; however, in many parts of North America, Masonry does not solicit members. In these areas, no one is asked to join. A man must seek admission of his own free will. A man is a fully accepted "Blue Lodge" Mason after he has received the first three degrees, known as Entered Apprentice, Fellow Craft and Master Mason.

After that, he can belong to many other organizations which have their roots in Masonry and which have a Blue Lodge Masonry as a prerequisite.  The same is true for Shriners, only when a person becomes a Master Mason is he eligible to become a Shriner.  He may also become a 32nd degree Scottish Rite member or a Knights Templar in the York Rite, however in Newfoundland as well as other areas a person does not have to join these associated bodies to become eligible to join the Shrine.

Updated: March 25, 2005