squire advancement program
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Squire Advancement Program Squire Advancement Program
Overview• New component of the Squires program• Supplements, does not replace, existing Squire officer
positions and Circle activities• Assists in developing Squires as leaders• Provides Squires with a sense of accomplishment• Five levels of advancement• Individual recognition for achieving objectives
Five Levels of Advancement
• Page• Shield Bearer• Swordsman• Lancer• Squire of the Body of Christ
Four Categories of Activities Per Advancement Level
• Home and Family• Squires and Knights• Community and Country• Church
Number of Activities to Achieve for Each Level
• 24 - Page - Shield Bearer
• 16 - Swordsman - Lancer - Squire of the Body of Christ
Page Advancement Home and Family• Family cultural outingSquires and Knights• Know Squires MottoCommunity and Country• Demonstrate proper flag
foldingChurch• Receive Sacrament of
Reconciliation
Shield Bearer Advancement Home and Family• Outing with GrandparentsSquires and Knights• Recruit a memberCommunity and Country• Attend a government
meetingChurch• Attend Mass with your
circle
Swordsman Advancement Home and Family• Help parent with
household projectSquires and Knights• Serve on your circle’s
ceremonial teamCommunity and Country• Volunteer in a local soup
kitchenChurch• Serve as an altar boy
Lancer Advancement Home and Family• Create a video family
historySquires and Knights• Attend a Fourth Degree
Honor Guard EventCommunity and Country• Tour local government
buildingChurch• Receive the Sacrament of
Confirmation
Squire of the Body of Christ Advancement
Home and Family• Discuss important Church
issues with your parents, priest or counselor
Squires and Knights• Attend your jurisdiction’s
state circle conventionCommunity and Country• If 18 years old, register to
voteChurch• Attend World Youth Day
Recording of Advancement Achievements
• “Advancement Counselor” certifies activities and levels
• Squires maintain own achievement record
• Master Advancement Record for each circle member will be updated at each meeting
RANK Required Time in
Service as Squire
Minimum # of Activities
# of Required Activities
Page At least 2 Mos.
24 14 10
Shield Bearer
At least 6 Mos.
24 4 20
Swordsman At least 9 Mos.
16 3 13
Lancer At least 1 Year
16 2 14
Squire of the Body of Christ
At least 2 Years
16 2 14
• Guiding the Squires through the requirements for each level of advancement
• To teach Squires the information they need to know to accomplish certain activities.
• Assuring that each Squire is credited for each activity he achieves.
• Keep track of the advancement level each has attained and recognize each Squire’s achievement.
• A certificate and a name badge will be given to the Squire to signify his level of advancement
• Squires will be presented certificates and name badges at periodic circle recognition ceremonies
• Recognition ceremonies should be open to parents and siblings to provide support and encouragement
Recognition
• With your counselor’s approval, organize a service project to benefit your parish or another Catholic institution in your diocese.
Materials• “Advancement Counselor” Resource Book• “Fact Book” for Squires – information that
Squires need to learn on their own to master certain achievements
• Individual/Circle Advancement Record Forms• Advancement Level Activities List• Advancement Level Certificates• Advancement Level Name Badges
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