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The absolute minimum requirements for becoming a Mason in the State of Pennsylvania are:

• Be a man. (It's a fraternity)
• Be at least 18 years old.
• Have belief in a Supreme Being of any faith. (No particular religion or faith is required or excluded.)

Also:

• You should be someone who wants to learn and to improve yourself, and someone who is comfortable in the company of men from all different social classes, faiths, backgrounds, races, countries, etc. Masonry is universal in its ideals.
• If you are a family man, Masonry considers that your family obligations come FIRST, so you must be sure that:
• You have the time to participate (usually two or three evenings per month at first for meetings and instruction, and then at least two evening per month for meetings. From then on – it is as your schedule permits – but we encourage you to continue your education and involvement in activities – as your family obligations permit.
• You can afford the initiation fees and the annual dues without hardship to yourself or your family.
• You should be coming to Masonry "of your own free will and accord", to learn to improve yourself and to enjoy the company of other good people, not because someone keeps after you to join or because you think it will help you "get ahead" in business.