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The Mission of the Shriners is to be:
** The Premiere Fraternal Organization for men of good character.
** Committed to providing attractive, quality programs and services for its
members, their families and friends in a spirit of fun, fellowship and social
camaraderie.
** Fostering self improvement through leadership, education, the perpetuation of
moral values and community involvement.
** Serving mankind through the resources of its great philanthropy, the Shriners
Hospital for Children.
The Shriners Creed
Shriners believe in God and that He created man to serve His purpose, among
which is service to others in His name.
We believe that care for the less fortunate, especially children who suffer from
burns and crippling diseases, is our institutional calling. We are patriots, each
willing to serve his country with fidelity and courage. We cherish independence
under law and freedom with responsibility.
We honor family. We respect our parents, wives and children. We should instill in
our children the tenets of this creed, and the heritage from which it emanates.
As individuals, we pledge ourselves to integrity, virtue and nobility of character.
Our intentions will be honorable, our relations will be trustworthy and our spirits
forgiving of each other.
As brothers, we offer each other fraternal affection and respect. Together, we will
support each other in adherence to this creed, so that we and our communities
will be the better because of our fraternity and its principles.
As Shriners, we look beyond ourselves to serve the needs of others, especially
children who cannot help themselves. We believe Shriners Hospitals to be the
world's greatest philanthropy, and we covenant with each other to support these
"temples of mercy" with spirit, time, talent and means.
** The Premiere Fraternal Organization for men of good character.
** Committed to providing attractive, quality programs and services for its
members, their families and friends in a spirit of fun, fellowship and social
camaraderie.
** Fostering self improvement through leadership, education, the perpetuation of
moral values and community involvement.
** Serving mankind through the resources of its great philanthropy, the Shriners
Hospital for Children.
The Shriners Creed
Shriners believe in God and that He created man to serve His purpose, among
which is service to others in His name.
We believe that care for the less fortunate, especially children who suffer from
burns and crippling diseases, is our institutional calling. We are patriots, each
willing to serve his country with fidelity and courage. We cherish independence
under law and freedom with responsibility.
We honor family. We respect our parents, wives and children. We should instill in
our children the tenets of this creed, and the heritage from which it emanates.
As individuals, we pledge ourselves to integrity, virtue and nobility of character.
Our intentions will be honorable, our relations will be trustworthy and our spirits
forgiving of each other.
As brothers, we offer each other fraternal affection and respect. Together, we will
support each other in adherence to this creed, so that we and our communities
will be the better because of our fraternity and its principles.
As Shriners, we look beyond ourselves to serve the needs of others, especially
children who cannot help themselves. We believe Shriners Hospitals to be the
world's greatest philanthropy, and we covenant with each other to support these
"temples of mercy" with spirit, time, talent and means.
