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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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