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Filial Love
Love and kindness toward parents and family.
More than a name. A place to belong.
Character is built
together.
Frederick Chapter brings the DeMolay experience to young men in our community: friendship, opportunities to lead, and values that stay with you.
Young men lead. Advisors support.
Confidence comes
from doing.
Members help shape chapter life. Planning activities, speaking in front of others, and serving the community turn leadership from an idea into something you can practice.
Brotherhood makes
the difference.
You grow alongside people who share the experience. DeMolay connects local chapters with a wider community of members, advisors, alumni, and supporters.
Our foundation
Seven values. Everyday choices.
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Reverence
Respect for sacred things and the beliefs of others.
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Courtesy
Kindness, consideration, and respect in how we treat people.
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Comradeship
Be a faithful friend, especially when it matters.
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Fidelity
Stay true to your values and the trust others place in you.
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Cleanness
Keep your thoughts, words, and actions worthy of your ideals.
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Patriotism
Honor your country and contribute to your community.
See the DeMolay experience
A different kind
of opportunity.
Hear more about DeMolay through the chapter’s featured DeMolay International video.
Our story & traditions
A long history.
A future you can help shape.
DeMolay was founded in 1919 by Frank S. Land in Kansas City, Missouri. Today, its local chapters carry forward the themes of loyalty, friendship, and character.
Read the chapter’s story and background
About Frederick Chapter
“DeMolay has been a great organization to me, and it gives me many great things”
We believe that every young man has the potential to become a leader of extraordinary character….
We strive to not only create leaders, but extraordinary leaders of character. The Order of DeMolay teaches seven core values, which we call cardinal virtues, as the basis of good character. We are truly a brotherhood without borders, with members from all over the world. There are hundreds of thousands of members, advisors, alumni members and supporters worldwide. While the DeMolay program is International, every member belongs to a Chapter, which is close in proximity to their location. It is our Chapters that host fun events, fundraisers, charity drives and much more to impact their communities!
Bro. Gabe Castro
Our Story
The Order of DeMolay was founded in 1919 by Frank S. Land, a community leader and Freemason, in Kansas City, Missouri. The order was named after Jacques DeMolay, a historical figure who was supposedly connected with Masonry. The story of DeMolay is one of loyalty and friendship, and is the inspiration for the Order of DeMolay’s principles:
The persecution of the Knights Templar
In 1305, King Philip the Fair of France seized Jacques DeMolay and hundreds of other Knights Templar and threw them into dungeons. For seven years, they were tortured and held in inhumane conditions.
The trial of Jacques DeMolay
In 1314, DeMolay was tried by a special court that used a forged confession as evidence. DeMolay disavowed the confession, but was sentenced to be burned at the stake along with his friend Guy of Auvergne.
The founding of the Order of DeMolay
Land was inspired by DeMolay’s story and the problems facing young men who had lost their fathers during World War I. He invited young men to meet at a local Masonic lodge, and the group decided to name itself after DeMolay. The order’s rituals were based on the rituals of Freemasonry, and the order’s principles were based on seven cardinal virtues.
Our Values
The Order of DeMolay is a youth organization that is based on seven core values, or cardinal virtues, that members are expected to live by:
Filial love: The love and kindness that should be shown to parents
Reverence for sacred things: Respect for others’ beliefs and a belief in a supreme being
Courtesy: Kindness, respect, and philanthropy
Comradeship: Being a faithful friend, especially in difficult times
Fidelity: Being true to oneself and one’s values, and keeping secrets entrusted to one
Cleanliness: Purity of thought, word, and deed, and a clear conscience
Patriotism: Honoring one’s country and being a contributing citizen
DeMolay also has a program called Squires for boys ages 9 to 11. Squires learn about justice, truth, and wisdom while participating in events and developing friendships.
Your next chapter
You don’t have to have it all figured out.
Come meet the chapter. Ask questions. See where you fit. Every friendship and every opportunity to lead starts with showing up.
Start with a conversation.
Interested in joining, or visiting with your family? We’d like to hear from you.