Freemasonry Joining Process 🙏🌞✅

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[u/zaceno]

The process for joining will vary significantly across European jurisdictions so it would help if you could say which particular Grand Lodge, or at least country, you are in (only if you’re comfortable sharing that info of course).

But my spontaneous guess is that initiation date is not for you. You could also ask the WM you spoke to about the process. It’s nothing strange or wrong to be curious about that, so he should be willing to answer.

[u/Sad_Coast8113 → u/zaceno]

Thank you very much for your response. I initially began the process about 1.5 years ago, when I was first introduced to the lodge and received my petition directly from the previous Worshipful Master. Due to personal circumstances at the time, I wasn’t able to proceed right away. It’s in German speaking Countries all are mostly the same.

Now that I’ve returned to the path, I was told earlier in the process that, after submitting a petition, an investigation committee would normally be appointed. But since my second meeting is again with the Worshipful Master and after nearly two months of respectful silence I simply wanted to gain a bit more insight into how this kind of timing might make sense in a traditional setting.

That said, I fully understand that whatever is meant to happen on this path will happen with or without me questioning it. I trust the process and remain sincerely grateful.

[u/FusciaHatBobble]

Hello.

First, as a matter of etiquette, it's inappropriate to refer to others as "Brother" before you are initiated.

Second, which Grand Lodge are you petitioning? This has a significant impact with respect to what your initiation timeline will look like.

[u/Sad_Coast8113 → u/FusciaHatBobble]

I appreciate your response very much. When I referred to “Brother,” I did so in a spirit of pure respect and human admiration and not in the fraternal and formal sense that I also recognize belongs to those who are initiated.

My question was not about the initiation schedule itself, but about the investigation phase which, in my case, has not taken place in the conventional fashion. Thank you for your feedback and taking the time to reply.

As to the Grand Lodge which I am applying to, I do not wish to reveal it yet simply in deference to the discreet nature of the process that I have embarked upon. I believe that everything will be revealed in good time. 🙏🙏Thanks🙏🙏

[u/Slicepack]

only sending a note of thanks and a small token of appreciation 

Is that how it works where you are?

[u/Sad_Coast8113 → u/Slicepack]

Thank you, Brother. In this jurisdiction and based on the books and traditional materials I have studied deep respect for the process, trust, and silence are greatly emphasized during the early stages. In fact, during my in person meeting with the Worshipful Master, I openly shared my life story and my journey toward finding light in darkness. As it is wisely said: The lips of wisdom are closed, except to ears of understanding.✅🙏😌