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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