The Craft

About Freemasonry

The Brotherhood

Who Are Masons?

Masons are spiritual and moral men who choose to associate with a group of like-minded individuals for mutual benefit. What they find in Freemasonry is a disciplined and systematic course of self-improvement based on the Golden Rule: always do to others what you would like them to do to you.

Freemasonry is the world's oldest and largest fraternal organization. It is a system of morality, veiled in allegory and illustrated by symbols, designed to help good men become better versions of themselves.

When you become a Mason, you join an ancient tradition spanning centuries — the oldest fraternal brotherhood focused on the development of virtuous and morally sound men.

The Brant Lodge No. 45 Lodge Room
"Masonry offers the opportunity to make each man better through its teachings, his Masonic associations, and a philosophy that has served the social needs of men for centuries."
The Principles of the Craft
The Benefits

Why Become a Mason?

Tradition

Become part of an ancient tradition spanning centuries — the oldest fraternal brotherhood focused on developing virtuous and morally sound men.

Self Improvement

An ancient system of personal development. By participating in the rituals, Masons recognize strong personal growth within themselves.

Fellowship

Be surrounded by like-minded individuals committed to making themselves better and making the world a better place.

Accomplishment

Participating in lodge work, assisting in charitable efforts, or enjoying the social aspects provides a genuine sense of growth and purpose.

Brant Masonic Centre — 117 Charing Cross Street
Service & Charity

What Do Masons Do?

Masonry is first and foremost a fraternity rather than a service organization, social club, or benevolent society. However, charity — in the form of helping other people — is considered a cornerstone of the fraternity.

Masons are encouraged to be actively involved in their communities. Every year, Ontario Masons support various causes to the tune of half a million dollars or more.

At Brant Lodge No. 45, our community involvement includes:

Juvenile Diabetes Research Foundation

Supporting research into Type 1 diabetes through fundraising and awareness.

Canadian Blood Services

Actively encouraging blood donations and participating in community drives.

MasoniCh.I.P. Program

Child Identification Program — helping keep children safe in our community.

The Foundation

The Three Great Principles

I

Brotherly Love

Caring for each other and for our broader community, treating every person with respect and kindness.

II

Relief

Practicing charity and generosity, helping those in need within the lodge and throughout the wider world.

III

Truth

Searching for honesty, wisdom, and divine truth — in the lodge room and in every aspect of daily life.

Membership

How Can I Join?

Masons do not recruit or "headhunt." A man must seek out a Mason or a local lodge and express his interest. It is often said:

"To be one, ask one."

If you seek answers to any questions you might have, we invite you to reach out to us directly. We'd be happy to tell you more about Brant Lodge No. 45 and what membership in the Craft could mean for you.

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