Who Can Be a DeMolay?

DeMolay is open to young men between the ages of 12 and 21 who ...
  • Believe in God
  • Are of good moral character
  • Are recommended by a member
  • Apply to a local DeMolay Chapter
  • How Do I Join?


    1. Visit with a local Chapter.
    Once you've found a Chapter near you (see information at right), ask about some fun events you may attend. It's helpful to get to know the members and learn more about the organization. The Chapter's business meetings are normally "members only" but social events may be available for you to attend as a guest.

    2. Obtain an application for membership.
    You can download a blank application form here. The application will ask for some basic information about you, and needs to be signed by two members of DeMolay recommending you for membership, and by your parents to give permission for you to join. Or you can fill out our On-line Membership Application and we can contact you.

    3. Submit your application.
    Your application will need to be accompanied by your Life Membership fee before you are inducted into membership. DeMolay does not charge annual dues for membership. Life Membership fees are set by local Chapters, so ask your Chapter how much is due.

    4. Formal acceptance.
    From the time you express interest in DeMolay membership, your local Chapter will likely welcome you at many of their events. Before you can be formally made a member, however, your application must be acted upon by the members. Representatives of the Chapter may ask to meet with you and your parents before the Chapter votes to make you a member.

    5. Reception into DeMolay.
    DeMolay maintains many impressive traditions. Among them are the formal ceremonies ("degrees") for recieving new members. Your local Chapter may confer these ceremonies locally or offer you an opportunity to take the DeMolay "obligations" (see information at right) immediately and see the full ceremonies later. Your parents and other adult relatives over 21 will be most welcome at these ceremonies.

    Find a Local Chapter
    DeMolay Chapters are located in various areas of Ontario.
    Click here for a roster of locations.

    To contact a Chapter near you, e-mail your request to:
       the Executive Officer.

    Please include the following information:
  • Name of person requesting information.
  • Name and age of prospective member.
  • Chapter you'd like contact information for or
        name of the community where the prospective member lives.
  • Contact information (phone number) and good time to reach you.
  • A DeMolay Promises

    DeMolay members stand for high standards and principles. When joining DeMolay you will be asked to take vows and promises (called "obligations") to uphold these principles. You'll promise:
  • To be faithful to confidences and trusts placed in you.
  • To strive to be a good son.
  • To live a clean and moral life.
  • To love and serve God according to the teachings of your family's
        faith & tradition.
  • To be a loyal and patriotic citizen, and to defend the interests
        of your country.
  • To remember the example of Jacques DeMolay, and strive to be
        faithful and trustworthy in all your commitments.
  • To be loyal and supportive to other DeMolay members.
  • To honor and respect all women.
  • To be tolerant and understanding in your opinions of others.


  • For More Information:


    Do you have other questions about how you can get involved?
        Contact:DeMolay Ontario
        3188 Windwood Drive
        Mississauga, On. L5N 2N4

        Telephone: (905) 567 3640

        Ernie Loiselle, Executive Officer

    To find a contact for DeMolay outside of Ontario, visit
       DeMolay International