Purpose and Mission

DeMolay International aims to impart, promote, and encourage morality, charity, education, religion, good citizenship, and to perfect a sense of fellowship, establish order and tranquility, and promote general welfare globally

It seeks to promote the social and moral welfare of young men between the ages of nine and twenty-one years inclusive

Key teachings include duty to God, neighbor, and self; demanding clean living, high respect for parents, deference to womanhood, and love of country and free institutions2

The goal is to develop boyhood into intelligent, moral, self-sustaining, and law-abiding manhood It provides a full array of meaningful and uplifting educational and character-building activities to combat juvenile delinquency and community deterioration

It offers educational programs for instruction and training of youths to improve and develop capabilities

It impresses upon youthful participants the benefits of fellowship and the accomplishments achievable through common effort with focused individual and group goals

The organization is described as the premier organization based on timeless principles, committed to developing and inspiring leadership, team building, and networking for young men ages 12–214

DeMolay International emphasizes first-class mentorship, exciting fun, and exemplary leadership where adult advisors support youth leaders

Its efforts include providing scholarships, contributions to charity, and community service hours