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Masonic Compact

The Masonic Compact outlines the values and aspirations that guide Freemasons in their lives. It states that Freemasons believe in religious tolerance, the importance of education, and using ritual and tradition as a means for self-improvement. Freemasons also vow to provide charitable service to their community, respect their obligations to family and country, and conduct themselves with integrity, serving as an example to the world.

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Masonic Compact

The Masonic Compact outlines the values and aspirations that guide Freemasons in their lives. It states that Freemasons believe in religious tolerance, the importance of education, and using ritual and tradition as a means for self-improvement. Freemasons also vow to provide charitable service to their community, respect their obligations to family and country, and conduct themselves with integrity, serving as an example to the world.

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Masonic Compact

Because I am a Freemason…
… I believe that freedom of religion is an inalienable human right and tolerance an
indispensable trait of human character; therefore, I will stand in my Lodge with Brothers of all faiths,
and respect their beliefs as they respect mine, and I will demonstrate the spirit of Brotherhood in all
aspects of my life.

… I know that education and the rational use of the mind are the keys to facing the problems
of humanity; therefore, I will bring my questions and my ideas to my Lodge, and strive to advance
the growth of my mind alongside my Brothers.

… I know that the rich tradition of Freemasonry and its framework of Ritual are
important platforms for growth and learning; therefore, I vow to stand upon these platforms to
improve myself as a human being, and I vow to help in the mission of the Craft to provide tools,
atmosphere, challenges and motivation to help each Brother do the same.

… I know that charity is the distinguishing human virtue, and that personal community
service is the best demonstration of one’s commitment to humanity; I acknowledge that words
without deeds are meaningless, and I vow to work with my Lodge to provide service to the
community, and to promote charity, friendship, morality, harmony, integrity, fidelity and love.

… I know that my obligation to community extends beyond my local sphere and is partly fulfilled
in my patriotism: love of my country, obedience to its laws and celebration of the freedoms and
opportunities it symbolizes.

… I know that leadership is best demonstrated by commitment to serving others;


I will therefore participate in, and help work at improving individual leadership skills, and serve
the Brothers of my Lodge to the best of my ability.

… I know that friendship, fidelity and family are the foundations of a well-lived life;
I therefore vow to be a faithful friend to my Brothers, as I expect my Lodge to respect my personal
obligations, and to treat my family as though my family were their own.

… I know that the last great lesson of Freemasonry -- the value of personal integrity and
the sanctity of one’s word -- is a lesson for all people in all times; I therefore vow to be a man
of my word.

… I know that Masonry’s power is best exercised when its Light is shared with
the world at large; I therefore vow to bring the best of myself to my Lodge, in order that my growth
might be fostered and nurtured, and to present myself to the world as a working Freemason, on
the path to building a more perfect temple.

Because I am a Freemason,
these values and aspirations are guideposts for my progress through life.

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