Youth Advancement
Our structured advancement system recognizes achievement, encourages growth, and provides clear goals for every member on their journey.
A Clear Path to Growth
Members progress through ranks by completing requirements, earning badges, and demonstrating growth in character and leadership. Each advancement represents real achievement and prepares members for the next level of responsibility.
Complete Requirements
Each rank has specific requirements that build upon previous achievements.
Earn Badges
Demonstrate skills and interests by earning badges across multiple categories.
Lead & Serve
Take on leadership roles and serve your community to advance.
Seven Ranks, One Journey
Members advance through seven ranks as they grow in faith, service, and leadership.
Lightbearer
Take up the lamp and begin the walk — foundational habits of study, record, and prayer.
- Recite the pledge
- Begin a personal journal
- Attend 3 meetings
Journeyman
Leave the threshold: travel, serve, and work alongside others on the trail.
- Complete a service project
- Earn 3 skill badges
- Complete a campout
Deseret
Labor as the honeybee — industry, heritage, and the roots of the covenant people.
- Complete a heritage project
- Serve in a local assembly
- Earn 6 skill badges
Ensign
Stand for something seen — honor, order, and the bearing of a gentleman.
- Hold a squad role
- Lead a community event
- Earn 10 skill badges
Precept
Translate doctrine into daily life — self-reliance, household order, and rule.
- Lead a household project
- Mentor a junior member
- Earn 14 skill badges
Dignitas
Carry the dignity of office — consecrated service and the quiet authority of labor.
- Lead a service expedition
- Hold a charter office
- Earn 18 skill badges
Beacon of Light
Stand on the hill — the crowning rank, witness and lamp to the next generation.
- Complete a capstone project
- Train two rising leaders
- Earn 24 skill badges
Four Steps to the Saints Global Program
A foundational progression for ages 7-11 — each rank prepares younger members for the Saints Global journey ahead.
Ranger
The joining rank — every young Saint steps onto the trail here.
- Attend 3 meetings
- Learn the Ranger pledge
- Complete a first campout
Badger
Learn to work the ground — grit, curiosity, and steady hands.
- Earn 3 skill badges
- Complete a nature project
- Serve at home
Panther
Quick, strong, and alert — the body trained and the senses sharp.
- Earn 6 skill badges
- Complete a fitness challenge
- Lead a game
Falcon
The capstone of Junior Saints — aim true, land clean, and lead the younger flock.
- Earn 10 skill badges
- Lead a service project
- Mentor a Ranger
What It Takes
Explore the different types of requirements for advancement in our program.
Advancement Overview
Our advancement system is designed to recognize growth and encourage continuous development. Members progress through ranks by completing requirements, earning badges, and demonstrating leadership.
Earn Badges Across Four Areas
Demonstrate your skills and interests by earning badges in these categories.
Special Awards & Honors
Outstanding achievement is recognized with special awards that honor dedication and excellence.
Lightbearer Award
Recognizes outstanding spiritual leadership and dedication.
Armor of God Award
Honors those who stand firm in righteousness and defend truth.
Covenant Path Award
Recognizes dedication to following sacred covenants and ordinances.
Servant of God Medal
Honors exceptional service and sacrifice for God and community.
Track Your Progress
Log in to the member portal to view your advancement progress, see what requirements you have completed, and discover what is next on your journey.