Whats A Mason ?

In the 17th and 18th Century in England, Masons defined their fraternity as a system of morality, veiled in  allegory and illustrated by symbols.
Today we might define it as an organized society of men symbolically applying the principles of operative Masonry and architecture to the science of art and of character building. What Freemasonary teaches is not all a secret, it teaches its members to be better men. Freemasonry does teach, through ritual, these lessons, some of which are secret.

Freemasonry is kindness in the home; honesty in business; courtesy in society; fairness in work; pity and concern for the unfortunate: resistance towards the wicked, help for the penitent, love for one another and, above all, reverence and love for God. Freemasonry is many things, but most of all "FREEMASONRY IS A WAY OF LIFE".

ASK, SEEK, KNOCK
Masons are forbidden to ask others to join the Fraternity. Discussing Masonry is allowed, although, to directly ask someone to join is not allowed. Joining Masonry is making a permanent commitment to live in certain ways - to live with Honor and Integrity, to be willing to share with care about others, to trust each other and to place ultimate trust in God. No one should be "talked" into making such a decision.    

            In order to become a Mason and a Member of                 Ben Hur Lodge #818 you MUST:
-- Be a man
-- Profess in a Supreme Being
-- Be at least 18 years old
-- Be able to read and write English
-- Be a resident of the state of Illinois for at least six (6) months  

Interested in becoming a Mason or just getting more information about the Fraternity? We will contact you as soon as possible to assist you in your questions or comments, or simply contact W.B. Joseph R. May @ 

630-479-3484 for further assistance.