{"id":189,"date":"2026-02-06T16:15:17","date_gmt":"2026-02-06T21:15:17","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/site.sowhenitbe.com\/5thdistrictpa\/district-school-of-instruction\/"},"modified":"2026-02-07T20:55:18","modified_gmt":"2026-02-08T01:55:18","slug":"district-school-of-instruction","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/site.sowhenitbe.com\/5thdistrictpa\/district-school-of-instruction\/","title":{"rendered":"District School of Instruction"},"content":{"rendered":"<!-- DISTRICT SCHOOL OF INSTRUCTION PAGE v2\n5th Masonic District of Pennsylvania\nSuper detailed, PA Masons tone, clean and readable\nMatches District Lodges styling (hero gradient, accent bar, cards, navy buttons)\nIncludes: leadership, location, time, schedule, who should attend, what to bring, FAQs\nNo em dashes used\nReplace ALL page content with this\n-->\n\n\n<style>\n  :root{\n    --mv-navy:#12233E;\n    --mv-navy-2:#163158;\n    --mv-ink:#0b1220;\n    --mv-muted:#4f5b6e;\n    --mv-border:#e2e6ef;\n    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colors from overriding inside our content *\/\n  .mv-page a{color:inherit}\n  .mv-page .mv-linkbtn{color:#fff !important}\n  .mv-page .mv-linkbtn.secondary{color:var(--mv-navy) !important}\n<\/style>\n\n<div class=\"mv-page\">\n  <div class=\"mv-wrap\">\n\n    <section class=\"mv-hero\" aria-label=\"School of Instruction header\">\n      <p class=\"mv-kicker\">Masonic education<\/p>\n      <h1 class=\"mv-h1\" style=\"color:#12233E !important;\">District School of Instruction<\/h1>\n      <p class=\"mv-sub\">\n        The District School of Instruction is where Master Masons gather to improve ritual proficiency, practice the work in a constructive setting, and support consistent excellence across our Lodges.\n      <\/p>\n      <p class=\"mv-sub-note\">\n        If a month is canceled or moved, the District calendar should be considered the most current notice.\n      <\/p>\n\n      <div class=\"mv-actions\" aria-label=\"Primary actions\">\n        <a class=\"mv-linkbtn\" href=\"https:\/\/site.sowhenitbe.com\/5thdistrictpa\/calendar\/\">District calendar<\/a>\n        <a class=\"mv-linkbtn\" href=\"https:\/\/site.sowhenitbe.com\/5thdistrictpa\/officers\/\">District officers<\/a>\n        <a class=\"mv-linkbtn\" href=\"https:\/\/site.sowhenitbe.com\/5thdistrictpa\/contact\/\">Contact<\/a>\n      <\/div>\n    <\/section>\n\n    <!-- Quick details -->\n    <section class=\"mv-section\" aria-label=\"Quick details\">\n      <h2 class=\"mv-section-title\">At a glance<\/h2>\n      <p class=\"mv-section-sub\">Time and location for the Fifth District School of Instruction.<\/p>\n\n      <div class=\"mv-card\">\n        <div class=\"mv-accent\"><\/div>\n        <div class=\"mv-card-body\">\n          <div class=\"mv-kv\">\n            <div class=\"mv-item\">\n              <p class=\"k\">When<\/p>\n              <p class=\"v\">Second Monday of each month<\/p>\n            <\/div>\n            <div class=\"mv-item\">\n              <p class=\"k\">Instruction time<\/p>\n              <p class=\"v\">7:30 PM<\/p>\n            <\/div>\n            <div class=\"mv-item\">\n              <p class=\"k\">Where<\/p>\n              <p class=\"v\">\n                Brandywine Goddard Lodge No. 383<br>\n                360 East Lincoln Highway<br>\n                Coatesville, PA 19320\n              <\/p>\n            <\/div>\n            <div class=\"mv-item\">\n              <p class=\"k\">Directions<\/p>\n              <p class=\"v\">\n                <a href=\"https:\/\/www.google.com\/maps?q=360+East+Lincoln+Highway,+Coatesville,+PA+19320\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Open in Google Maps<\/a>\n              <\/p>\n            <\/div>\n          <\/div>\n\n          <div class=\"mv-callout\" style=\"margin-top:14px\">\n            <strong>Who should attend:<\/strong> Worshipful Masters, Wardens, Deacons, Stewards, officers in line, candidate coaches, and any Master Mason who wants to strengthen the work.\n          <\/div>\n\n          <p class=\"mv-note\">\n            For contact, please use the Contact page or your Lodge Secretary.\n          <\/p>\n        <\/div>\n      <\/div>\n    <\/section>\n\n    <!-- Leadership -->\n    <section class=\"mv-section\" aria-label=\"School leadership\">\n      <h2 class=\"mv-section-title\">School leadership<\/h2>\n      <p class=\"mv-section-sub\">Officers supporting instruction and proficiency across the District.<\/p>\n\n      <div class=\"mv-grid\">\n\n        <article class=\"mv-card col-6\" aria-label=\"Principal\">\n          <div class=\"mv-accent\"><\/div>\n          <div class=\"mv-card-body\">\n            <p class=\"mv-role\">Principal<\/p>\n            <div class=\"mv-profile\">\n              <div class=\"mv-photo\" aria-label=\"Principal photo\">\n                <!-- Optional: replace with uploaded image URL -->\n                <!-- <img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/site.sowhenitbe.com\/5thdistrictpa\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/soi-principal.jpg\" 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Liggians Jr., PM No. 475<\/p>\n              <\/div>\n              <div class=\"mv-item\">\n                <p class=\"k\">Assistant Principal<\/p>\n                <p class=\"v\">Raymond Mackey, PM No. 545<\/p>\n              <\/div>\n              <div class=\"mv-item\">\n                <p class=\"k\">Senior Instructor<\/p>\n                <p class=\"v\">Howard J. Bowhall, PM No. 353<\/p>\n              <\/div>\n            <\/div>\n          <\/div>\n        <\/article>\n\n      <\/div>\n    <\/section>\n\n    <!-- 2026 Schedule -->\n    <section class=\"mv-section\" aria-label=\"Schedule\">\n      <h2 class=\"mv-section-title\">2026 school dates and focus<\/h2>\n      <p class=\"mv-section-sub\">\n        Topics are designed to reinforce strong Lodge work and consistent floor proficiency across the District.\n        Confirm each month on the District calendar.\n      <\/p>\n\n      <div class=\"mv-table-wrap\" aria-label=\"Schedule table\">\n        <table class=\"mv-table\">\n          <thead>\n            <tr>\n              <th>Date<\/th>\n              <th>Focus<\/th>\n              <th>Notes<\/th>\n            <\/tr>\n          <\/thead>\n          <tbody>\n            <tr>\n              <td data-label=\"Date\">January 12, 2026<\/td>\n              <td data-label=\"Focus\">Business of the Lodge, signs, turns, sword officer duties, wands<\/td>\n              <td data-label=\"Notes\"><span class=\"mv-muted\">Fundamentals and officer movement<\/span><\/td>\n            <\/tr>\n            <tr>\n              <td data-label=\"Date\">February 9, 2026<\/td>\n              <td data-label=\"Focus\">Funeral service, examination of a visitor, flag ceremony, Lodge etiquette<\/td>\n              <td data-label=\"Notes\"><span class=\"mv-muted\">Practical work used often in Lodge<\/span><\/td>\n            <\/tr>\n            <tr>\n              <td data-label=\"Date\">March 9, 2026<\/td>\n              <td data-label=\"Focus\">Dialog and mechanics, First Degree<\/td>\n              <td data-label=\"Notes\"><span class=\"mv-muted\">Line delivery and floor work<\/span><\/td>\n            <\/tr>\n            <tr>\n              <td data-label=\"Date\">April 13, 2026<\/td>\n              <td data-label=\"Focus\">Dialog and mechanics, Second Degree<\/td>\n              <td data-label=\"Notes\"><span class=\"mv-muted\">Officer positions and transitions<\/span><\/td>\n            <\/tr>\n            <tr>\n              <td data-label=\"Date\">May 11, 2026<\/td>\n              <td data-label=\"Focus\">Dialog and mechanics, Third Degree<\/td>\n              <td data-label=\"Notes\"><span class=\"mv-muted\">Preparation for exemplification<\/span><\/td>\n            <\/tr>\n            <tr>\n              <td data-label=\"Date\">June 8, 2026<\/td>\n              <td data-label=\"Focus\">District Table Lodge<\/td>\n              <td data-label=\"Notes\"><span class=\"mv-muted\">District fellowship and instruction<\/span><\/td>\n            <\/tr>\n            <tr>\n              <td data-label=\"Date\">July 2026<\/td>\n              <td data-label=\"Focus\">To be announced<\/td>\n              <td data-label=\"Notes\"><span class=\"mv-muted\">Watch the District calendar<\/span><\/td>\n            <\/tr>\n            <tr>\n              <td data-label=\"Date\">August 2026<\/td>\n              <td data-label=\"Focus\">To be announced<\/td>\n              <td data-label=\"Notes\"><span class=\"mv-muted\">Watch the District calendar<\/span><\/td>\n            <\/tr>\n          <\/tbody>\n        <\/table>\n      <\/div>\n\n      <p class=\"mv-note\">\n        If you are preparing for a degree or district exemplification, attend early and attend consistently.\n      <\/p>\n    <\/section>\n\n    <!-- What to expect -->\n    <section class=\"mv-section\" aria-label=\"What to expect\">\n      <h2 class=\"mv-section-title\">What to expect<\/h2>\n      <p class=\"mv-section-sub\">A supportive setting focused on learning, correction, and consistency of the work.<\/p>\n\n      <div class=\"mv-grid\">\n        <article class=\"mv-card col-4\" aria-label=\"Format\">\n          <div class=\"mv-accent\"><\/div>\n          <div class=\"mv-card-body\">\n            <h3 class=\"mv-name\" style=\"font-size:18px\">Format<\/h3>\n            <p class=\"mv-meta\">\n              Brief opening guidance, focused practice on the evening\u2019s topic, and time for questions. 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If you are unsure, ask.\n            <\/p>\n          <\/div>\n        <\/article>\n      <\/div>\n    <\/section>\n\n    <!-- FAQ -->\n    <section class=\"mv-section\" aria-label=\"FAQ\">\n      <h2 class=\"mv-section-title\">Frequently asked questions<\/h2>\n      <p class=\"mv-section-sub\">Clear answers for Brethren and Lodge officers.<\/p>\n\n      <details class=\"mv-acc\">\n        <summary>\n          <span class=\"mv-acc-title\">What is the District School of Instruction <small>Purpose and benefit<\/small><\/span>\n          <span class=\"mv-chev\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><\/span>\n        <\/summary>\n        <div class=\"mv-acc-body\">\n          <p>\n            The District School of Instruction is a district wide setting for Master Masons to practice and improve ritual work and Lodge operations.\n            It supports strong, consistent performance across the District and helps officers and Brethren become confident in their roles.\n          <\/p>\n        <\/div>\n      <\/details>\n\n      <details class=\"mv-acc\">\n        <summary>\n          <span class=\"mv-acc-title\">Who should attend <small>Brethren and Lodge officers<\/small><\/span>\n          <span class=\"mv-chev\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><\/span>\n        <\/summary>\n        <div class=\"mv-acc-body\">\n          <p>Any Master Mason may attend. It is especially helpful for:<\/p>\n          <ul>\n            <li>Worshipful Masters and officers in line<\/li>\n            <li>Deacons, Stewards, and any officer learning floor movement<\/li>\n            <li>Brothers who deliver charges, lectures, or parts in the degrees<\/li>\n            <li>Mentors and coaches supporting candidates<\/li>\n            <li>Brethren preparing for degrees, exemplifications, or district events<\/li>\n          <\/ul>\n        <\/div>\n      <\/details>\n\n      <details class=\"mv-acc\">\n        <summary>\n          <span class=\"mv-acc-title\">Is this only for officers <small>Open to all Master Masons<\/small><\/span>\n          <span class=\"mv-chev\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><\/span>\n        <\/summary>\n        <div class=\"mv-acc-body\">\n          <p>\n            No. While officers benefit greatly, any Master Mason who wants to strengthen the work, improve confidence, or support his Lodge is encouraged to attend.\n          <\/p>\n        <\/div>\n      <\/details>\n\n      <details class=\"mv-acc\">\n        <summary>\n          <span class=\"mv-acc-title\">Do I need to be proficient to attend <small>Learning is the point<\/small><\/span>\n          <span class=\"mv-chev\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><\/span>\n        <\/summary>\n        <div class=\"mv-acc-body\">\n          <p>\n            No. Instruction exists to help you improve. If you are learning your part, attend early and attend consistently. Consistency comes from practice.\n          <\/p>\n        <\/div>\n      <\/details>\n\n      <details class=\"mv-acc\">\n        <summary>\n          <span class=\"mv-acc-title\">What should I wear <small>Dress guidance<\/small><\/span>\n          <span class=\"mv-chev\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><\/span>\n        <\/summary>\n        <div class=\"mv-acc-body\">\n          <p>\n            Business casual is a safe default unless otherwise specified for a special instruction night. If you are unsure, dress as you would for a regular Lodge meeting.\n          <\/p>\n        <\/div>\n      <\/details>\n\n      <details class=\"mv-acc\">\n        <summary>\n          <span class=\"mv-acc-title\">How does this help my Lodge <small>Practical outcomes<\/small><\/span>\n          <span class=\"mv-chev\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><\/span>\n        <\/summary>\n        <div class=\"mv-acc-body\">\n          <p>\n            Strong instruction improves degree quality, officer confidence, candidate experience, Lodge decorum, and overall consistency.\n            It also helps Lodges coordinate district events and exemplifications with fewer last minute surprises.\n          <\/p>\n        <\/div>\n      <\/details>\n\n      <details class=\"mv-acc\">\n        <summary>\n          <span class=\"mv-acc-title\">Is this open to visiting Brethren from other Districts <small>Visiting guidance<\/small><\/span>\n          <span class=\"mv-chev\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><\/span>\n        <\/summary>\n        <div class=\"mv-acc-body\">\n          <p>\n            Visiting Master Masons are generally welcome, subject to district guidance and Lodge protocols. If you are coming from outside the District, use the Contact page first and we will point you in the right direction.\n          <\/p>\n        <\/div>\n      <\/details>\n\n    <\/section>\n\n    <!-- Location -->\n    <section class=\"mv-section\" aria-label=\"Location\">\n      <h2 class=\"mv-section-title\">Location<\/h2>\n      <p class=\"mv-section-sub\">Held at Brandywine Goddard Lodge No. 383, Coatesville.<\/p>\n\n      <div class=\"mv-card\">\n        <div class=\"mv-accent\"><\/div>\n        <div class=\"mv-card-body\">\n          <iframe\n            class=\"mv-map\"\n            loading=\"lazy\"\n            referrerpolicy=\"no-referrer-when-downgrade\"\n            src=\"https:\/\/www.google.com\/maps?q=360+East+Lincoln+Highway,+Coatesville,+PA+19320&#038;output=embed\"\n            title=\"Brandywine Goddard Lodge No. 383 map\"\n          ><\/iframe>\n\n          <p class=\"mv-note\">\n            Tip: Parking is available behind the lodge. 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