The Vision of Freemasonry in Massachusetts
Freemasonry in Massachusetts will be the outstanding fraternal
organization for men. It will enhance and strengthen the character of
the individual man by providing meaningful opportunities for fellowship,
charity, education, and leadership.
These principles will guide the attainment of the Vision of
Freemasonry in Massachusetts:
Freemasonry will promote the highest standards of honesty and
integrity and the enhancement and strengthening of the character of its
members.
Freemasonry will be open to all men of ethical and moral quality
regardless of race, creed, or national origin who believe in a Supreme
Being.
Freemasonry will promote and provide opportunities for involvement of
its members in individual and organized charitable activities.
Freemasonry will promote and provide opportunities for education of
its members and the community as a means of encouraging freedom,
tolerance, and understanding.
Freemasonry will provide leadership opportunities and training for
its members.
Freemasonry will meet the fellowship and fraternal needs of its
members.
Freemasonry will strive to be viewed by the family as an outstanding
organization. It will provide opportunities for family enrichment
through programs of fellowship, discovery, learning, involvement and
entertainment.
Freemasonry will strive to be viewed by the community as an
outstanding organization. It will contribute to the community and the
lives of its citizens by the active involvement of its lodges and its
members.
Freemasonry will encourage its members to be active participants in
their respective places of worship.
Adopted: January 1995 |