THE SYMBOLIC DEGREES OF ANCIENT CRAFT MASONRY

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Entered Apprentice Degree

The first degree in Freemasonry, where a Candidate is initiated into the oldest fraternity in the world.

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Fellow Craft Degree

The second degree in Freemasonry, where a Brother further expounds his knowledge and enlightenment, becoming more attuned with nature's development and human ingenuity of the great liberal arts and sciences.

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Master Mason Degree

The highest degree in Freemasonry, after which, a Brother becomes a full member of his Masonic Lodge and is entitled to all the rights and privileges of the Fraternity.

PETITIONS

Freemasonry is a gentleman's fraternity - the oldest and largest such organization in the world - whose foundation is based upon the "fatherhood of God and the brotherhood of man".

In order to become a member, a man must complete several steps:

1. A written application (Petition for Membership), and pay the applicable fees ("Initiation Fee" - $300.00)

2. Pass an investigation for membership, which includes a background check

3. Pass a unanimous vote by the members of the lodge

4. Progress through the degrees and education, which teaches our tenets and principles

5. Study the philosophies and teachings of the order and implement these to the best of your abilities

As one would suspect from such an influential and upstanding organization as Freemasonry, there are numerous lodges in the Indianapolis area. So, why Pentalpha Lodge? Well, we may be the perfect fit for you or we may not. Sometimes this is hard to tell simply by a friend's suggestion or by previewing our website. Just as the lodge needs to know you, so should you, get to know the lodge and its members. Some important items to know about our lodge are:

1. We meet on the 4th Thursdays (6 Meetings a year) + additional evenings for degrees and social events

2. Annual dues = $225.00 / Affiliation fee, for plural members - $25.00

3. Standard of dress = dark coat and tie

4. Interests of our members are numerous, but in-particular we strive on the following methods of Masonic practice:

Uniting Freemasons through friendship and harmony
Caring for, and supporting, our members, their widows, and orphans
Presenting Masonic lectures, education, discussions, and speakers when appropriate
Providing assistance to the Grand Lodge Library & Museum, on certain projects, as they become available
Maintaining a high standard of dress, etiquette, and decorum at our meetings
Providing a meal to break bread with our members and guests during the course of our evenings affairs
Promoting excellence in the manner in which we present our ceremonies
Excellent communications via multiple platforms, in a timely manner
Excellent presentation of the ritual and degree work of the fraternity, which encapsulates the essence and bonds of Freemasonry, unititing us as Brothers

Whether you are looking to join our lodge and the world's oldest fraternity, or you are already a Brother and have enjoyed your experiences at Pentalpha Lodge No. 564, F.&A.M., we are zealous to speak and meet with you to these regards! Please reach out to us: pentalpha564secretary@gmail.com

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WHO WE ARE

Pentalpha Lodge No. 564 is located in the heart of Indianapolis. We received our Charter from the Grand Lodge of Indiana, Free and Accepted Masons (F.&A.M.) in May 1882, and have been a pivotal lodge to the activities of Freemasonry in the Capitol City since that time.

Since 1909, we have held our meetings in the Composite Room on the 5th Floor of the Indianapolis Masonic Temple, or Indiana Freemasons Hall.

We share the same floor with the bountiful Grand Lodge Library & Museum, open to the public and is available for use by all Master Masons of our state.

We are the first Observant Lodge in the Indianapolis area, to work as such, and strive to provide a meaningful experience to all our members and guests.

If you are a Freemason, actively seeking an incredible lodge experience...

or, you are not a Mason, but have been yearning for a meaningful substance to your life by connecting with men of character assembled in a Lodge and geared towards improving ourselves and our communities...we may be the right fit for you, and encourage your inquiry.

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WHAT WE ARE WORKING ON

Pentalpha Lodge is dedicated to the traditional purposes of FReemasonry, using several mehtods to achieve its goals, including:

Initiating accomplished, good men, who will better one another
United the Brotherhood of Freemasonry in true friendship and harmony
Offering care and support for our members, their widows, and orphans
The presentation of educational and philosophcial topics, by way of lecutres, discussions, and speakers
Maintaining high stanards of dress, etiquette, and decorum
Promoting excellence in the presentation of our ritualistic work and ceremonies, both public and private
The affordability of social gatherings and fellowship nights outside of the lodge, for the members and occasionally our families
Communications, personal and electronic, with our membership in a timely manner

LODGE DINNERS AND MEETINGS

Pentalpha Lodge holds six (6) Stated Meetings a year on the fourth Thursdays of the following months:

January, March, April, *June, *September, and November (officer elections)

Parking - Free parking is available on the grounds at our Temple
Dress Code - Standard dress at Pentalpha is dark suit or coat and tie, unless otherwise indicated
**Dinner - 6:00pm ET, 2nd Floor, Dining Hall
Open - 7:00pm ET, 5th Floor, Composite Room

* = Business casual dress, due to high temperatures.

** = Since the onset of the Covid-19 pandemic, please look out for updated food and meal informations, for each event. We apologize for any inconveniance, and we look forward to returning to our usual customs at the appropriate time to keep our members and guests safe, healthy, and happy. Thank you.