How To Become A Shrine Mason
If you hold the title of Master Mason in Freemasonry, you qualify and are invited to join the Shrine Masons.
In order to become a Shrine Mason you must ask a current Shrine Mason to support and sponsor your application. This site makes that process easier by pairing you with a virtual mentor who can answer all of your questions, guide you through the petition process and help you get to know members of your local temple.
If you are not a Freemason, you must pursue that first. Ask for a virtual mentor on this site who will assist you on that journey. Also see the Roadmap section and click on Freemason for details on that process. Once you are a Master Mason you will then eligible to petition to become a Shrine Mason. See Roadmap section and click on Shrine Mason for details.
There are many benefits to becoming a Shrine Mason.
- Membership in a well-known fraternal organization recognized for its social and philanthropic activities.
- Opportunity to develop lasting relationships with like minded men from all over the world
- Engage in social activities and events that are available for the entire family. Participate in many special interest groups with Shrine Masons that allow like minded men to enjoy a little high-spirited fun. Motorcycles, trap shooting, parades, golf, flying and sports cars are all examples of these types of groups
- The privilege of supporting the “world’s greatest philanthropy,” Shriners Hospitals for Children, offers Shrine Masons many opportunities to find personal fulfillment and satisfaction
Become A Shrine Mason
Interested in learning more?
- Give us a call at 585-671-3565
- Or send an email to membershipchairman@damascusshriners.org
- Or fill out the form, below.
We’ll provide information so you can make an informed decision.
Petition for Shrine Membership
Cut right to the chase. If you are a Master Mason already and would like to apply for membership now, fill out this form and send it in.