A Lodge meeting is run like any other normal business or social meeting. Minutes and correspondence are read; financial statements, general business, and membership proposals are considered]]> andre@avocom.com.au (Andre F) FAQs Sun, 27 May 2012 01:59:44 +1000 http://www.masons.org.au/discover-masonry/faq/40-i-have-head-that-some-of-the-ceremonies-are-embarrassing-for-membership-candidates-is-that-true.html http://www.masons.org.au/discover-masonry/faq/40-i-have-head-that-some-of-the-ceremonies-are-embarrassing-for-membership-candidates-is-that-true.html

No, the ceremonies are not embarrassing to candidates in any way. In fact, they have given to all members who have participated in them over the years, lasting and positive memories of a special and moving event.

These sorts of things are myths. You may rest assured that there is nothing in any of our ceremonies that could offend your moral, cultural, religious or family values, as these values are of prime importance to all Masons.

This is unlikely, since much will be explained to you before you join. You will be able to ask additional questions which will be answered frankly. Since we work for good]]> andre@avocom.com.au (Andre F) FAQs Sun, 27 May 2012 01:58:35 +1000 http://www.masons.org.au/discover-masonry/faq/38-if-i-choose-to-make-a-donation-how-is-that-done.html http://www.masons.org.au/discover-masonry/faq/38-if-i-choose-to-make-a-donation-how-is-that-done.html

There are many charity organisations that Masons assist by direct donations of money, personal skills and time. How a Mason chooses to contribute, is a personal and strictly private matter.

No, rest assured there are never any compulsory donations ever required of you. Any donation you may choose to make to any fund, is at all times, entirely at your own discretion.

No, that isn't true. There are many practicing Catholics who are
Masons. You can be assured that there is nothing whatsoever, in being a Mason, which conflicts with a person's duties]]> andre@avocom.com.au (Andre F) FAQs Sun, 27 May 2012 01:57:23 +1000 http://www.masons.org.au/discover-masonry/faq/34-are-the-masons-some-sort-of-religion.html http://www.masons.org.au/discover-masonry/faq/34-are-the-masons-some-sort-of-religion.html

Absolutely not. Our membership is, in fact, made up of people who belong to many different religions. Every member is encouraged, and is completely free, to follow their own private personal beliefs. Religion, as such, is not permitted to be discussed in any Lodge.