Home in LaGrange, which is supported by Illinois Masons. And addressing a critical issue that faces society today, Illinois Masonry has established its Foundation for the Prevention of Drug and Alcohol Abuse Among Children, which trains educators in intervention and support procedures to arrest this problem in our schools and among our youth. We fund academic programs in schools and work with and support a multitude of youth organizations in communities throughout the state of Illinois. The first step toward becoming a member of the Masonic fraternity is to ask a Mason for a petition to a Masonic lodge. Have resided in Illinois for at least six months Our ceremonies involve no hazing, horseplay or physical mistreatment of any kind.
Candidates find the initiation ritual a solemn, beautiful and moving experience.
Every word is spoken from memory, as has been our practice from Masonry's earliest days. The ritual itself has remained virtually unchanged for nearly three centuries. If you have any questions about Freemasonry or a particular Masonic lodge, ask a Mason. He will be pleased to either answer your questions or put you in touch with someone who can. Excellent literature and audio-visual materials are available to tell you more about who we are and what we do.