Saturday, March 30, 2024

The Minnesota Masonic Civility Project Presents: Civility School

I guess this is the new concept of the Ancient Plum, Level and Square


On March 30, 2024, at the Minnesota Masonic Heritage Center, the Grand Lodge of Minnesota conducted a focus group of approximately 40 people comprised of Minnesota Masons and members of the community. The purpose of the group was to seek feedback and input on a new educational program under development with a target audience of middle and high school youth across the state.

The purpose of the new “Civility School” is to present young people with resources, based on our timeless Masonic core values, to assist them in the cold fractured digital world they experience today.

The program was co-presented by John Schwietz, the CEO of Minnesota Masonic Charities, and Reed Endersbe, the Director of Membership Engagement of the Grand Lodge of Minnesota.

The course material was presented using the symbolic working tools of a Freemason, to convey a message that these positive traits are needed of any person to contribute to a better society.

Below is a list of the Masonic core values and tools of Freemasonry mentioned in the program:

The 24-inch gage - How do you spend your time?

Gavel - Dignity

Plumb - Courtesy

Compass and Square - Honor and Integrity

Level - Humility

Trowel - Kindness and Respect

The Civility School will be introduced to the Masonic Membership at the Grand Lodge of Minnesota Annual Communication April 12-13, 2024, in St. Cloud, Minnesota.

The Civility School will be offered to all 128 Masonic Lodges in Minnesota that wish to host it in their Lodge, and present the program to the local middle and high school youth in their local communities.

  

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