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Advancement Path

The Ranks

Every member walks a ladder of ranks — from the first lamp kindled to the beacon lit high. Each rank carries its own tagline, tests, and set of badges to earn along the way.

Saints Global · Ages 11-17

Seven ranks, Lightbearer to Beacon of Light

The full Saints Global progression — from the first threshold crossed to the beacon lit high.

Lightbearer
Rank 1

Lightbearer

Kindle the flame

Where every Saint starts. Take the pledge, open a journal, and learn what showing up looks like.

1

Leadership

  1. Lead a patrol meeting for at least 15 minutes
  2. Teach a skill to another scout
  3. Organize a group activity or game
2

Service

  1. Complete 10 hours of community service
  2. Participate in troop service project
3

DPAR Goals

  1. Complete fitness assessment
  2. Set and achieve personal goal
4

Skill Badges

  1. Earn Camping badge
  2. Earn Cooking badge
  3. Earn First Aid badge
5

Countryman

  1. Recite the Scout Motto and learn its meaning
6

Frontiersman

  1. Build a simple shelter using natural materials
  2. Start a fire safely using matches
7

Health

  1. Complete a physical fitness assessment
  2. Learn about healthy eating habits
  3. Demonstrate proper handwashing technique
8

Nature

  1. Identify 5 local trees and their uses
  2. Observe and record wildlife behavior for one week
9

First Aid

  1. Learn and demonstrate basic wound cleaning and bandaging
Badges along the way
Studying the Gospel
Penmanship
Journaling
Journeyman
Rank 2

Journeyman

Leave the threshold

First time out past home base — a service project, a campout, and badges earned on the trail.

1

Leadership

  1. Plan and lead a troop meeting for 30 minutes
  2. Mentor a newer scout for 2 weeks
  3. Lead a community service project
2

Service

  1. Complete 20 hours of community service
  2. Organize a service event for your patrol
3

DPAR Goals

  1. Set and achieve 3 personal development goals
4

Skill Badges

  1. Earn Communication badge
  2. Earn Citizenship badge
  3. Earn Family Life badge
  4. Earn Emergency Preparedness badge
5

Countryman

  1. Learn about your local government structure
  2. Participate in a community civic event
6

Frontiersman

  1. Navigate using map and compass over 2 miles
  2. Start fire without matches using friction method
  3. Build weatherproof shelter and sleep in it overnight
7

Health

  1. Develop and follow a personal fitness plan for 6 weeks
8

Nature

  1. Identify 15 local plants and their medicinal uses
  2. Create a nature journal with weekly observations for 2 months
9

First Aid

  1. Complete CPR and AED certification course
  2. Demonstrate wilderness first aid techniques
Badges along the way
First Aid
Camping
Communication
Deseret
Rank 3

Deseret

Build with the hive

The heritage rank. Work alongside other Saints, dig into family history, and learn what industry feels like.

1

Leadership

  1. Plan and conduct a troop meeting for 45 minutes minimum
  2. Train and mentor a new patrol leader for 4 weeks
  3. Organize and lead a community service project involving at least 8 scouts
2

Service

  1. Complete 30 hours of community service
  2. Participate in a service project with another organization
  3. Teach a service skill to other scouts
3

DPAR Goals

  1. Set and achieve 5 personal development goals over 6 months
  2. Complete a personal fitness program for 3 months
4

Skill Badges

  1. Earn Personal Management skill badge
  2. Earn Environmental Science skill badge
  3. Earn Public Speaking skill badge
5

Countryman

  1. Study local government structure and attend a city council meeting
  2. Volunteer for a local political campaign or civic event
6

Frontiersman

  1. Plan and lead a 3-day camping trip for your patrol
  2. Demonstrate advanced fire-building techniques in wet conditions
7

Health

  1. Complete First Aid/CPR certification course
  2. Plan and prepare nutritious meals for a 3-day camping trip
8

Nature

  1. Complete a nature conservation project
  2. Identify 25 local plant species and their uses
9

First Aid

  1. Demonstrate wilderness first aid techniques
Badges along the way
Church History
Temples
Genealogy
Ensign
Rank 4

Ensign

Raise the standard

Take a squad role, lead a community event, and start carrying yourself like someone the younger Saints watch.

1

Leadership

  1. Serve as Senior Patrol Leader or Assistant Senior Patrol Leader for 6 months
  2. Train two new leaders in their positions
  3. Plan and execute a troop-wide event or competition
2

Service

  1. Complete 40 hours of community service including leadership role
  2. Organize and lead a service project for the community
  3. Establish an ongoing service partnership with a local organization
3

DPAR Goals

  1. Complete an Eagle Scout project or equivalent major personal project
  2. Maintain physical fitness standards for 6 months
4

Skill Badges

  1. Earn Communication skill badge
  2. Earn Citizenship in the Community skill badge
  3. Earn Emergency Preparedness skill badge
  4. Earn Personal Fitness skill badge
5

Countryman

  1. Study military history and visit a military installation
  2. Participate in a patriotic ceremony or parade
  3. Interview a veteran and share their story
6

Frontiersman

  1. Plan and execute a week-long high adventure expedition
  2. Demonstrate advanced outdoor survival skills
7

Health

  1. Complete Wilderness First Aid certification
8

Nature

  1. Lead a conservation project involving multiple scouts
9

First Aid

  1. Teach first aid skills to younger scouts
Badges along the way
Chivalry
Law and Order
Etiquette
Precept
Rank 5

Precept

Line upon line

Doctrine meets daily life — self-reliance at home, mentoring a junior Saint, household discipline you can name.

1

Leadership

  1. Serve as a troop instructor for 6 months
  2. Develop and implement a training program for new scouts
  3. Mentor another scout towards their next rank advancement
2

Service

  1. Plan and lead a multi-day service expedition
  2. Establish a sustainable service program for the troop
  3. Coordinate with community leaders on service opportunities
3

DPAR Goals

  1. Complete a teaching or instructional project
  2. Develop expertise in a specialized skill and teach others
4

Skill Badges

  1. Earn Teaching skill badge
  2. Earn Scholarship skill badge
  3. Earn Communication skill badge (advanced)
5

Countryman

  1. Study constitutional law and civic responsibility
  2. Organize and lead a civic education event
6

Frontiersman

  1. Plan and lead a wilderness expedition for advanced scouts
  2. Master advanced navigation and orienteering techniques
7

Health

  1. Complete Emergency Medical Technician training or equivalent
  2. Develop and teach a health and wellness program
8

Nature

  1. Conduct a scientific study of local ecosystem
  2. Lead environmental education programs for younger scouts
9

First Aid

  1. Become certified as a first aid instructor
Badges along the way
Living the Gospel
Self-Reliance
Habits of the Household
Dignitas
Rank 6

Dignitas

Bear the weight

The quiet authority of service — hold a charter office, lead an expedition, and let the work speak.

1

Leadership

  1. Serve in a senior leadership position for 12 months
  2. Establish and lead a leadership development program
  3. Represent the organization at community leadership forums
2

Service

  1. Lead a major community improvement project
  2. Establish ongoing service partnerships with multiple organizations
  3. Complete 100 hours of documented community service
3

DPAR Goals

  1. Complete a capstone project demonstrating mastery
  2. Develop and present a personal philosophy of service
  3. Mentor multiple junior scouts towards advancement
4

Skill Badges

  1. Earn Leadership skill badge (advanced level)
  2. Earn Ethics in Action skill badge
  3. Earn Project Management skill badge
5

Countryman

  1. Study international relations and global citizenship
  2. Organize an international cultural exchange or partnership
6

Frontiersman

  1. Plan and execute an international or challenging expedition
  2. Master specialized outdoor leadership techniques
7

Health

  1. Complete advanced emergency medical training
  2. Develop comprehensive health and safety programs
8

Nature

  1. Lead major environmental conservation initiative
  2. Conduct research and publish findings on environmental topic
9

First Aid

  1. Serve as chief medical officer for major events
Badges along the way
Discipleship
Just Serve
Consecration
Beacon of Light
Rank 7

Beacon of Light

Light the way

Capstone rank. Plan and lead a Beacon of Light Project, train two rising leaders, and leave the path lit for the next Saint.

  1. 1
    Earned the Ensign rank.
  2. 2
    Earned 30 badges total: 21 BOL Required + 9 Elective.
  3. 3
    Explain the Covenant Path.
  4. 4
    Explain the roles of the office of Elder.
  5. 5
    Ordained a Priest.
  6. 6
    Maintain a Participation Rate of 60% or greater.
  7. 7
    Service Hours: 60 hours minimum, not including the BOL Service Project.
  8. 8
    Must not be 18 years old at time of award.

Spiritual Badge Count: Source spreadsheet labels Spiritual as (6) but lists 7 candidate badges. Confirm final list before publishing.

Recognition: Beacon of Light is the highest rank in the Saints Global program. All listed approvals must be obtained prior to award.

Badges along the way
Beacon of Light
Sharing the Gospel
Discipleship
Junior Saints · Ages 7-11

Four Steps to Saints Global

A foundational progression for ages 7–11 — each rank prepares the next Saint to step onto the Saints Global trail.

gold merit bar
silver merit bar
bronze merit bar

Merit Bars

As a Junior Saint earns additional skill badges inside their current rank, they're awarded bronze, silver, and then gold merit bars — worn above the rank patch on the uniform as a visible mark of extra effort.

Ranger
Rank 1 · Junior Saints

Ranger

Ages 7–11

Step onto the trail

Every Junior Saint starts here. The joining rank — first patch, first pledge, first meeting.

  1. 1
    Get to know your fellow Junior Saints.
  2. 2
    Recite the Saints Oath & Testament with your Patrol.
  3. 3
    Recite the Saints Motto & Slogan and explain why they are important.
  4. 4
    Demonstrate the Saint Sign, Salute, and Saint Grip and explain when & why they would be used.
  5. 5
    Learn about the Covenant Path and identify key milestones on the path.
  6. 6
    Learn what the DPAR Method is and explain why setting goals is important to your personal growth.
  7. 7
    Learn the Junior Saint Code of Conduct & commit to the Smart Device Policy.
  8. 8
    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.

Badges along the way
Hiking
Reading
Badger
Rank 2 · Junior Saints

Badger

Ages 7–8

Dig in

Hands in the dirt, head in a book. Curiosity, grit, and the steady hands that finish what they start.

  1. 1
    Learn your national flag's history, folding the flag, raising and lowering the flag, and Court of Honor procedures.
  2. 2
    Recite the Saints Oath, Testament, Saints Motto, & Slogan with your Troopmaster.
  3. 3
    Demonstrate the Saint Sign, Salute, and Saints Grip and explain when & why they would be used.
  4. 4
    Demonstrate the square knot & two half hitches knots. Explain when they would be used.
  5. 5
    Explain the Covenant Path and identify key milestones on the path.
  6. 6
    Complete four DPAR Goals, one for each development core and explain to your Troopmaster how you have grown personally since completing them.
  7. 7
    Explain the Junior Saint Code of Conduct & commit to the Smart Device Policy.
  8. 8
    Renew the following Parent's Guides:
    • Parent's Guide: Child Abuse.
    • Parent's Guide: Smart Device & Internet Safety.
    • Taking Charge of Technology Resource.

Pace Guidance: Advancement pace designed for 1 merit badge earned per month to reach Gold for a youth joining on their 8th birthday.

Age Guidance: Join group at the corresponding age.

Recognition: A Recognition award is given if/when the youth is Baptised during their time in the program.

Badges along the way
Gardening
Cooking
Art
Panther
Rank 3 · Junior Saints

Panther

Age 9

Move with purpose

Strong, quick, alert. The rank where the body gets trained and the senses sharpen.

  1. 1
    National flag & Court of Honor procedures:
    • Review your national flag's history, folding the flag, raising and lowering the flag, and Court of Honor procedures.
    • Participate in a Flag Ceremony during a Junior Saints Court of Honor.
  2. 2
    Recite the Saints Oath, Testament, Saints Motto, & Slogan with your Troopmaster.
  3. 3
    Demonstrate the Saint Sign, Salute, and Saints Grip and explain when & why they would be used.
  4. 4
    Demonstrate the square knot, two half hitches, and taut-line hitch. Explain when they would be used.
  5. 5
    Explain the Covenant Path and identify key milestones on the path.
  6. 6
    Complete four DPAR Goals, one for each development core and explain to your Troopmaster how you have grown personally since completing them.
  7. 7
    Explain the Junior Saint Code of Conduct & commit to the Smart Device Policy.
  8. 8
    Renew the following Parent's Guides:
    • Parent's Guide: Child Abuse.
    • Parent's Guide: Smart Device & Internet Safety.
    • Taking Charge of Technology Resource.

Pace Guidance: Advancement pace designed for 1 merit badge earned per month to reach Gold for a youth joining on their 9th birthday.

Age Guidance: Join group at the corresponding age.

Recognition: A Recognition award is given if/when the youth is Baptised during their time in the program.

Badges along the way
Swimming
Sports
Archery
Falcon
Rank 4 · Junior Saints

Falcon

Ages 10–11

Aim true

The capstone of Junior Saints — lead the younger flock, fly clean, and ready yourself for Saints Global.

  1. 1
    National flag & Court of Honor procedures:
    • Review your national flag's history, folding the flag, raising and lowering the flag, and Court of Honor procedures.
    • Participate in a Flag Ceremony during both a Junior Saints Court of Honor and a Saints Global Court of Honor.
  2. 2
    Recite the Saints Oath, Testament, Saints Motto, & Slogan with your Troopmaster.
  3. 3
    Demonstrate the Saint Sign, Salute, and Saints Grip and explain when & why they would be used.
  4. 4
    Demonstrate the square knot, two half hitches, taut-line hitch, and figure 8 knots. Explain when they would be used.
  5. 5
    Covenant Path & deacon roles:
    • Explain the Covenant Path and identify key milestones on the path.
    • Explain the roles of a Deacon.
  6. 6
    Complete four DPAR Goals, one for each development core and explain to your Troopmaster how you have grown personally since completing them.
  7. 7
    Explain the Junior Saint Code of Conduct & commit to the Smart Device Policy.
  8. 8
    Renew the following Parent's Guides:
    • Parent's Guide: Child Abuse.
    • Parent's Guide: Smart Device & Internet Safety.
    • Taking Charge of Technology Resource.

Pace Guidance: Advancement pace designed for 1 merit badge earned per month to reach Gold for a youth joining on their 10th birthday.

Age Guidance: Join group at the corresponding age.

Recognition: A Recognition award is given if/when the youth is Baptised during their time in the program.

Badges along the way
First Aid
Navigation
Music
Keep Climbing

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