Advancement
Three earnable tracks: rank progression, skill badges across the four cores, and lifetime awards. Each one is documented, signed off, and worn.
How a Saint advances
Each rank has its own requirements — service, skill badges, a leadership role. Sign-off comes from a counselor or unit leader, not a self-report. The next rank's responsibilities open up only once the prior is signed.
Complete requirements
Each rank lists exactly what it asks for — number of service hours, required badges, leadership roles, attendance.
Earn Badges
70 skill badges across the four cores. Each one requires real demonstration, not a worksheet.
Lead & Serve
Squad and unit roles, service projects Saints plan and lead, and at the top — the Beacon of Light Project.
Seven ranks, Lightbearer to Beacon of Light
From the first lamp kindled to the beacon lit high. Each rank carries its own requirements and badges.
Lightbearer
Where every Saint starts. Take the pledge, open a journal, and learn what showing up looks like.
- Recite the pledge
- Begin a personal journal
- Attend 3 meetings
Four Steps to the Saints Global Program
A foundational progression for ages 7–11. Each rank prepares the next Saint to step onto the Saints Global trail.
Ranger
Ages 7–11Every Junior Saint starts here. The joining rank — first patch, first pledge, first meeting.
- Get to know your fellow Junior Saints.
- Recite the Saints Oath & Testament with your Patrol.
- Recite the Saints Motto & Slogan and explain why they are important.
- Demonstrate the Saint Sign, Salute, and Saint Grip and explain when & why they would be used.
- Learn about the Covenant Path and identify key milestones on the path.
- Learn what the DPAR Method is and explain why setting goals is important to your personal growth.
- Learn the Junior Saint Code of Conduct & commit to the Smart Device Policy.
- Complete the following Parent's Guides with your parent or guardian:
- Parent's Guide: Child Abuse.
- Parent's Guide: Smart Device & Internet Safety.
Joining Rank: Ranger is the joining rank for all Junior Saints ages 7–11. Complete these requirements to join and earn the Ranger patch.
Recognition: A Recognition award is given if/when the youth is Baptised during their time in the program.
Program Equipment
Handcrafted gear tied to real skill. Saints earn these items across the program — each one marks discipline, craftsmanship, and a step closer to the capstone.
War Club
Whittled by hand
Inspired by Native American craftsmanship, every Saint whittles and finishes his own war club — a rite of passage in woodworking, carpentry, and the safe handling of edged tools.
Mouse Hawk
A miniature tomahawk
Earned after proven skill with edged tools and carpentry discipline. The mouse hawk is awarded once a Saint has demonstrated mature safety habits — eligibility begins around age 14.
Tomahawk
Capstone gear
The full-size tomahawk is awarded alongside Beacon of Light — the crowning rank of the Saints Global program.
Skill badges across the four cores
Earnable patches spanning the spiritual, social, intellectual, and physical cores. Each one demands real demonstration.
Lifetime awards
Coin and medallion awards earned across years, not seasons — spiritual awards, service and heroism medals, and leadership and legacy honors.
Lightbearer Award
Recognize outstanding spiritual leadership and dedication
Armor of God Award
Honor those who stand firm in righteousness and defend truth
Covenant Path Award
Recognize dedication to following sacred covenants and ordinances
Duty to God Award
Earned twice — once at completion of Junior Saints (~age 11) and again at completion of Saints Global (~age 17). The only award that bookends the whole program.
Track and submit in the portal
Members log requirements, request counselor sign-off, and submit for rank advancement in the Saints Global portal.