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BASIC COURSE

TRAINING
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INTRODUCTION

The Basic Pathfinder Staff Training Course is designed to teach leaders the fundamental
principles of running a Pathfinder Club and to help parents and teachers become familiar with
the procedures, regulations, and resources needed to start and maintain a Pathfinder Club.

This course is not intended to teach the basics of what Pathfinders must learn, but rather the
basics of information necessary for any Pathfinder staff member or leader to successfully carry
out their responsibilities.

Participants must attend a minimum of 10 hours of training seminars conducted by local

conference Pathfinder Ministry staff. Ideally, this will take place over a weekend, but if necessary
it can be organised in segments, as suits the association or participants in the various regions.
The training will consist of oral presentations and participation from those present.

The Basic Course curriculum is a prerequisite for the Master Guide curriculum.
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BASIC COURSE OF
TRAINING

PATHFINDER STAFF

1RAS
5 HOURS OF THE
10-HOUR COURSE

BROCHURE

History and Philosophy Club Organization Specialties

Ministry Page of the
Initials

Leadership Instructor

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HISTORY, PHILOSOPHY AND PURPOSE OF THE PATHFINDER CLUB

(PART 1)
History • 1960 – First Union Camp Meeting in Lone Pine,
A Legacy is Born California
• Early 1930s – The term “Pathfinders” is first used by • 1965 – JMV Manual It was combined with the Master
2 young men in Santa Ana, California Guide Manual to become the MV Manual
• 1932 – A youth camp was purchased in Idyllwild, • 1971 – First Division Camp takes place in Vasterang,
Sweden
California and named “Camp. Summer of the
Pathfinders JMV (Young Volunteer Missionaries)» Original Objectives
• 1946 – Secretary of the MV Society • Demonstrate the attractiveness of Christian ideals in
(Volunteer Missionaries), JH Hancock founded a a program of activities
program in the Southeastern California Conference • To guide young people into a service of being active
called the “JMV Pathfinder Club” missionaries.
• • Develop the character of a good citizen.
Francis Hunt started the first Conference-sponsored
Pathfinder Club in Riverside, California. • Promote MV classes and the specialties.
• 1948 – The first Area Coordinator was appointed in
Logo of the Conqueror
• Designer – Elder JH Hancock
California
• 1950 – The General Conference authorized • When - 1946
officially the worldwide establishment of • Red – Sacrifice
or John 3:16
JMV Pathfinders Club
Original Activities or Romans 12:1
Fairs • White – Purity
• Agriculture • or Revelation 3:5
• Arts and
Crafts • Mountaineering
Walks through the
• Blue – Loyalty
• Nature
o The purpose of the Pathfinder Club is to teach
• Camp
Events
young people to be loyal to God, their parents,
• Marches • and the Church.
• Health and Safety
Social
Walks to
• Gold – Excellence
• Hobbies
• Household chores
• Places
o Each Pathfinder and Club must maintain a
Christian standard
Historical
• Nature
• Boat trips Visits to •
or Revelation 3:18
• Museums
Three Sides (triangle)
• Breakfasts
• Snow Excursions Zoos
or The Trinity
❖ Father, Son, Holy Spirit
• Grounds
• Exploration
Vocational
• Botanists and
or the Tripod of Christian Development
❖ Mental
Sailors ■ Level of Study
Important Events ■ Specialties
• 1922 – A. W. Spalding and Harriett Holt championed * Physical
the general idea of the Pathfinder Club ■ Camps
• 1927 – “Comrade” Major was officially approved ■ Industrious Bees
• 1938 – The Comrade Major Manual was published ■ Physical exercise
■ Spiritual
• 1950 – The Pathfinder Staff Training Course was ■ Missionary Work
developed
■ Bible Studies
• 1951 – First Conquistadores fair takes place at the ■ Evangelism
University of La Sierra
• 1951 – Senior Comrade became Senior Guide • Shield = Protection
• 1954 – First camp in Iddyllwild, or Genesis 15:1
California
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or Shield of Faith place for you. And if I go and prepare a place for
❖ The only defense against the attacks of sin you, I will come again and receive you to Myself,
❖ Ephesians 6:16 that where I am, there you may be also.
• Sword = The Bible
or Ephesians 6:17 Pathfinder Ministry
o The Sword of the Spirit is the Word of God ❖ Ministry to Families
The only offensive against sin
The Conqueror's Hymn
• Pathfinder Club encourages youth to develop a daily
relationship with their Savior; it helps and
I am a Conqueror, strong and faithful encourages children to love and look forward to
I am a servant of God family worship.
Faithful we will march, yes
On the path of truth
• Provides an environment where parents can interact
with their children in a fun and spiritual program.
Message we have to give
Truth that will liberate • It is the ultimate fusion of youth and adults. There is
Very soon the Lord Jesus will come for you, for me an exchange of ideas between the Pathfinders and
• I am a Conqueror, strong and faithful the staff. This helps parents and families stay
informed about the problems that plague their youth
o Isaiah 1:31 - «And the strong man will be as tow,
every day.
and his maker as a spark; and both will be
Ministry to the Churches
kindled together, and none will quench.»
• I am a servant of God • Through programming and special events,
o Matthew 25:21 - «And his lord said unto him, Well Pathfinders provides insight into which young
done, good and faithful servant! Thou hast people are positive and uplifting to the congregation.
been faithful over a few things, I will make thee
ruler over many things; enter thou into the joy of
• It is a ministry dedicated to teaching young people
how to be leaders and providing the foundation for
thy lord.» the future of the Adventist Church.
• Faithful we will march, yes
• Pathfinder Club teaches young people the value of
o Psalm 101:6 - «I will look to the faithful of the
serving while helping to improve the Church and
earth, that they may abide with Me; he who community.
walks in the way of integrity, he shall serve Me.» Ministry to the Community
• On the path of truth
• Pathfinders need to be proud of who they are. They
o Philippians 4:8 - «Finally, brothers, whatever is must form Christ-like personalities to be shining
true, whatever is honorable, whatever is just, lights in their community.
whatever is pure, whatever is lovely, whatever is
commendable, if there is any excellence, if there
• Through evangelism (assistance, collection, street
ministry), Pathfinders learn how to interact with the
is anything worthy of praise, think about these community as leaders and helpers.
things.»
• Message we have to give Philosophy and Purpose
o Matthew 28:19, 20 - «Go therefore and make Philosophy
disciples of all nations, baptizing them in the
name of the Father and of the Son and of the
• Pathfinders can reach children who are not reached
at home or in school.
Holy Spirit, teaching them to observe all that I
have commanded you; and lo, I am with you
• It is a dynamic and fun way to engage with young
people in a way that constantly challenges their way
always, to the end of the age.» Amen." of thinking.
• Truth that will liberate
• It is one of the most important missionary fields of
o Galatians 5:1 - «Stand fast therefore in the liberty the Adventist Church.
wherewith Christ hath made us free, and be not
entangled again with a yoke of bondage.»
• Divorce statistics within the Adventist Church do not
differ from the rest of society (already 6 out of 10
• Very soon the Lord Jesus will come for you, for me marriages).
o John 14:1-3 - Let not your hearts be troubled; you • In 1 in 5 Adventist homes, one parent is not a member
believe in God, believe also in Me. In My of the church
Father's house are many mansions; if it were • Less than 50% of all Adventist children attend a
not so, I would have told you; I go to prepare a church academy.
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• The idea is simple! You can't teach an old dog new Goals
1. Help Pathfinders understand that the Church loves,
tricks, so teach a puppy.
• Proverbs 22:6 - «Train up a child in the way he
cares for, and appreciates them, and that they are
needed in its total program.
should go, and when he is old he will not depart from
it.» 2. Show Pathfinders what God has planned for their
• A child's brain patterns are already formed by the
lives.
3. Training Pathfinders for missionary service.
age of 12. It is important to help them in this process.
Purpose 4. Work for the salvation of each
Conqueror.
• The purpose of Pathfinders is to be a Christ- 5. Development of appreciation for nature and interest
centered, recreational, and spiritual program in the environment.
designed for youth beginning in fifth grade and 6. Teach specific skills and hobbies that will give
continuing through twelfth grade.
purpose to their lives and occupy their time usefully.
• The main purpose of the Pathfinder Club is to fulfill 7. Keep the Pathfinders physically fit.
the message of Elijah found in Malachi where "He 8. Provide opportunity for leadership development.
will turn the hearts of the fathers to their children, 9. Develop a balanced life physically, mentally, socially
and the hearts of the children to their fathers." and spiritually.
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CLUB
ORGANIZATION (PART 2)
Conquerors in 3 Levels Training Course
Adventurers • Master Guide – Be at least 18 years of age and have
• Squirrels - Must be 2 years old before September 1st. completed: Master Guide Class; Pathfinder Club
• Bunnies - Must be 3 years old before September 1st. Staff (PLA) Basic Training Course
(The Squirrel and Bunny classes belong to the Beaver • Advanced Master Guide – Completed Master Guide;
Club class group. These are not official classes in the served on the Pathfinder Board for at least one year;
North American Division but are other tools to help keep taught an AY class for a minimum period of 5 months
our children busy and interested in church activities and (PIA)
appropriate for their age.
• Master Guide Instructor – (Texas Conference only)
• Little Lambs – Pre-kindergarten or be 4 years old Completion of Advanced Master Guide; active
before September 1st. membership in the Master Guide Club for at least
• Beavers – Kindergarten or be 5 years old before one year (MGI)
September 1st.
• Industrious Bees – First grade of school or a Club Objective
Main Objective of the Club
minimum of 6 years of age.
• Rays of Sunshine – Second grade of school or a • To encourage and challenge youth of every age in a
minimum of 7 years of age. spiritual and Christ-centered environment
• Builders – Third grade of school or a minimum of 8 Other Objectives
years of age. • Work for the personal commitment of each
• Helping Hands – Fourth grade or minimum 9 years of
•
Conqueror to the Lord.
Provide an attractive achievement program
age.
Conquistadors Christ-based and Church-centered.
• Friend – Fifth grade of school or a minimum of 10 • Encourage parents and young people to
years of age. participate in activities organized by the Church.
• Partner – Sixth grade or a minimum of 11 years of • Encourage the Pathfinder to discover the potential of
age. his God-given gifts to serve others.
• Explorer – Seventh grade of school or a minimum of • Promote harmonious development in the physical,
12 years of age.
social, intellectual and spiritual aspects of the
• Guidance Counselor – Eighth grade or a minimum of Conqueror.
13 years of age.
• Provide opportunity for leadership development.
• Traveler – Ninth grade of school or a minimum of 14
• Assisting parents in the education and training of
years of age.
their children.
• Pioneer – Tenth grade in high school or a minimum
• Teach how to appreciate God's love through the
of 15 years of age (Florida only).
study of nature.
• Navigator – Eleventh grade of high school or a
minimum of 16 years of age (Florida only). Responsibilities of
• Guide – Twelfth grade of high school or a minimum Leaders and Staff
of 15 years of age (17 in Florida). Administrative Director
Senior Guides • Has a vital interest in children and young people
• Minimum of 16 years of age (18 in Florida) and • It is an example of spirituality, neatness, punctuality,
completion of a basic personnel training course in leadership, kindness and self-control.
one of the following subjects:
1. Ministry of Adventurers • He always has his uniform neat and complete
Director of the Club
2. Pathfinder Ministry
3. Youth Emergency Service (YES) • Is resourceful and enthusiastic; knows how to take
4. Teen/Young Adult Ministry responsibility; seeks new ideas; shows initiative

• Adventurer Leadership Certification – Be a minimum

• You can work with the staff and assist the
counselors with any problems that arise.
of 18 years of age and have completed: Senior
Guide Class; Adventurer Club Staff (ALG) Basic • Has the same leadership qualities as the
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Administrative Director Association|Local

Deputy Club Director
Club
• Accepts tasks from the Club Director
• Share the responsibilities of Club leadership Steps to Organize
• Has the same leadership qualities as the Club • Consult the Association's Pathfinder Director
Director o The Association Pathfinder Director is responsible
Club Secretary
for guiding all clubs within that Association.
• Responsible for maintaining all club records, except
• Present the plan to the Church Board of Directors
those maintained by the treasurer
Club Treasurer o It is important that parents of children and young
people support the plan to organize a Club.
• Keeps the Club Director and Church Treasurer
• Informing the congregation during divine worship
informed of Club expenses and funds
• Help the Club use its funds wisely o It is important that the entire Church be informed
of the Club's program and objectives.
• Keeps the Church Board informed of Club expenses,
funds, and needs • Hold a special meeting to organize
Club Chaplain o A special meeting should be planned to bring
• Conducts services and provides opportunity for together those interested in organizing a Club.
spiritual development • Teaching the fundamentals of the Club
• Has the ability to effectively organize and conduct o A basic training course, such as the one you are
attending now, should be taught to the church or
the spiritual activities of the club
Unit Counselor staff.
• Willing to learn and know • Elect Director and Deputy Directors
o The Church Board of Directors should become
• You must expand your knowledge of art and nature familiar with those who are best qualified to be
while helping to expand the knowledge of your unit
members. leaders in the Club and recommend to the
• Set a good example in attitude and behavior Church a director, assistant directors, and an
• You must uphold the Club's principles at all times.
•
administrative director (if necessary).
• Working with other Club advisors
Club Administrative Board
o This group makes the rules for the operation,
• Willing to help when asked goals and objectives of the Club. Choose
Club Instructors counselors and instructors.
• People who teach specific skills or specific topics • Create the Program
• It does not need to be staff or a member of the Club. o This may be the most important step in the entire
organizing process. Creating the program
It can be considered as temporary staff
consists of long-term planning.
Administrative Directive • Registration
o All staff must be trained and have purchased and
• When there are 2 or more clubs (Adventurers and prepared their uniform before this date.
Pathfinders), an Administrative Board must be • Interest of the Church and the Community
formed with the Administrative Director as head. The o Once a Club has been established, ask members
Board establishes rules for the operation of clubs, of the Church or community who have not
elects advisors and instructors, and approves previously expressed interest.
programs proposed by club directors.
How to be successful
World Level OrganizationGeneral • Let the Pathfinders advertise the Club.
Conference| • Keeping the Club before the Church.
North American Division • Have special dates when new members can enroll.
| • Having a good staff that enjoys and enjoys the
Local Union Association various aspects of the Club.
|
Local
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SPECIALTIES
(PART 3)
What is a Specialty? or Hurricanes
• They are "badges" that are placed on the band. or Manatees
• Achievement Emblems or Catastrophes
or Little Beavers or Pens and Ink
or Little Lambs or Scrapbook
or Adventurers • Advanced Levels
or Conquerors o Beginner, Regular, Advanced
• Lamb Stars of the Association of
o Small bronze stars instead of new insignia
or Instructor Diamonds
Florida: 19 available/8 mandatory
• Beaver Fact Sheets from the Association of
or Bands
Goals and Philosophy of Teaching Specialties

•
Florida: 38 available/8 required
• Personal bias
Florida Adventurer Association Awards: 102
available
• Christianity
or Spiritual Lessons
• JA Specialties of the North American Division: 388 o Approach to Nature
available/306 No
o Competitive Approach
advanced
o Lifestyle Development
North American Division Certifications
or Evangelism
Masters (Expert)
or Crafts e Sports
• Seventh-day Adventist
i Recreation o Doctrines of the Church
or Aquatic e
or Christian Life
o Health and Science e
or Domestic Arts
i Conservation
i Technical
e
• Conquistadors
i Outdoor Life o Level requirements
or Nature e
o Leadership development
or Agricultural i Testimony
e
or Awards
Industry
New Specialties i
o Development of different skills
or Flags and e Prayer o National/World
advanced e Bridges or Organization
or Canoeing, i Recycling
e
i Rivers and Streams
e
• Club
Advanced o Share the experience
or Waterfalls i Safety Before or Different experience
or Dunes Fires o Work as a team
or Make Cards e Survival in
i Cold Weather
• Individual
or Mountains o Create self-confidence
or Odonata and e Sharks o Lifestyle development
advanced i o Because it's fun
Specialties of Different Divisions o Because it looks good on the band
• 41 available / 34 not advanced • Age/Sex
or Division of East Africa – Folklore or Bakery vs. Aeromodelling
African o Padding vs. Radio
o Euro-African Division – Child Care or Cats vs. Grasses
or South Pacific Division – Folklore of ❖ Level 1 (Grades 5 – 6)
Australian Aborigines ❖ Level 2 (Grades 7 – 10)
Florida Association Specialties ❖ Level 3 (Grades 11+)
• 23 available / 19 not advanced • Achievement
o Denominational History o Because it is required
o Crime Prevention o Because the older kids did it
o Consciousness of the Disabled o Because it's fun
or High Ropes o Because it looks good on the band
or High Ropes, Advanced Specialty Teaching Plan
o Home Maintenance • Know the Requirements
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o Requirements change o Knot Specialty o • Internet
Marine Invertebrates o Does the class know • County Extension Services
the requirements? • Special Interest Clubs
• Know the Time and Cost Involved o A few hours, a • Photocopier
few weeks, all year o Free, Cheap, Invest $$$ • Craft Shops
• Meet the Group or Youth / Adult or Individual / • Surplus Stores
Group or Willing to learn / Just another class • Hardware

• Camping Arts I through IV, Camping, Campfires and

• Yellow Pages
Who is the Expert?
Outdoor Cooking, and Nutrition can be completed
as a series • Become an "expert" - search for information
• Shells/Marine Invertebrates • Call a church member
• Environmental Series • Learn together
• Basic First Aid/Rescue Series • Don't act like a "know-it-all"
• Avenues of Education • Plan for limitations
or Temple vs. a room for the club or Under roof Conclusion
vs. open air • Finish what you started
or Park vs. forest • If you're bored, they're bored!
or Tasks? / Parental Help • Reach the minimum before the depth
• Integration into the Annual Program • Don't discourage them
• Requirements for Each Level • Award the specialty badges
• If there is a way out, learn a specialty either Order early and often
Materials and Resources either Investiture at the end of the year
• Books o Mid-year investiture
or Library o Ceremony of cooking the bands
or Home Library either Blue Ribbon Ceremony
or Bookstore either Stay with the bands (?)
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MINISTRY
(PART 4)
When we say “Pathfinders” in this presentation, it will North American Division: Vision
refer to the entire Ministry.
• The Pathfinder Ministry of the North American
Ministering Division is an organization of the Seventh-day
to minister. Adventist Church dedicated to achieving the social,
(From Latin. minister). physical, mental and spiritual development of
1. tr. p. us. To serve or exercise an office, employment children and youth by challenging the Pathfinder to
or ministry. OR. t. c. intr. experience a personal relationship with Christ, have
2. tr. p. us. To give, to supply someone with something. a sense of responsibility and develop respect for
God's creation, including their neighbors.
Provide money, species.
3. tr. ant. manage. • Pathfinders was designed not only to minister TO
youth, but also to organize ministry FROM youth.
• To be used by the Holy Spirit and minister to a White of the Conquistadors
person's spiritual need, sometimes you have to help
in different ways. This should be second nature to • The message of advent to everyone in this
Pathfinder leaders. generation
• As volunteers in a servant/leader relationshipwith the
Attracting Youth to Christ
Adventist Church,
attending to the wishes of others should come • To minister to others, you have to have a spiritual
naturally. foundation from the beginning. The first goal is to
bring young people to Christ.

• Ministry is our job

Ministry • Imperfections in leaders can be stumbling blocks. If
the Club is based on Christ and His ministry, the
o Thread that runs through the activities of the Holy Spirit will work with us as leaders and in our
Conquistadors clubs.
o Setting an example for young people One to One
o Setting an example for adults • After attracting young people to Christ, others will
o Creating an environment of spirituality come through them.
o Creating opportunities for service and ministry • Sharing the love of Christ through ministry can take
many forms, but it must come from the heart.
• The Pathfinders is a ministry. Ministry is one of the
• Sufficient time must be spent properly explaining the
threads running through all the activities Pathfinders activity to be performed, and also the reason why it
are involved with. Whether it's crafts, recreation, is being done.
camping – ministry is the focus.
• As the group advances in age, time needs to be
• «Go therefore and make disciples of all nations, spent on techniques.
baptizing them in the name of the Father and of the • Techniques to raise self-esteem and attitude toward
Son and of the Holy Spirit, teaching them to observe ministering; even techniques of ministering.
all that I have commanded you; and behold, I am
with you always, to the very end of the age. Amen.» • There are several programs available to develop and
- Matthew 28:19, 20 encourage young people to minister one-on-one.
• «With such an army of workers as the One to a Group
which our well-prepared youth could provide, how • A person ministering to a group is often understood
soon the message of a crucified, risen, and soon- as “going up to the front.” Many people prefer not to
coming Savior would be proclaimed to the whole be "in front."
world! How soon our children would receive, instead • When opportunities are created, such as
of a possession here, withered by sin and sorrow, participating in meeting protocol, dramas,
an inheritance where “the righteous shall inherit the ingathering, and other activities, young people can
land, and dwell for ever upon it”; where “the be trained to joyfully fulfill this portion of the ministry.
inhabitant shall not say, I am sick”; and “the voice of Group to Group
weeping shall no more be heard in it.” (Psalm 37:29; • Ministering group to group is often the
Isaiah 33:24; 65:19) - Education; page 244, easiest way to participate, but requires a lot of
paragraph 2 planning and organization.
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• Whether it's a relief trip to Haiti or going into town • Maybe some families need their children at home
with the homeless, every activity needs planning. more or less time.
• How are your Pathfinders doing in school?
Using Youth to Bring Others • Do they have younger siblings? (potential
to Christ members?)
Attracted to the Church • Activities for The family can be
• For a ministry to draw individuals to Christ, they are planned for the Club.
often first drawn by a Church organization. • Improve the Pathfinder Club for potential members.
• There is several programs in which the
• Acceptable social interaction behavior is learned in
Conquistadors can participate: part from Pathfinders.
conferences, distributing literature and even culinary • "Would your mother let you do that in the house?"
schools.
• Teaching and giving love to Pathfinder families is the
• When considering how to attract young people into work of Christ.
the church family, other options need to be explored.
• Maybe the Pathfinders Club? Ministering to: The Churches
Attracted to the Conquistadors
• Ministry in our own church is extremely important.
• The Pathfinder Club can be a tool for ministering to • Pathfinder Saturday is important for the training of
unchurched youth.
Pathfinders.
• If members are encouraged to bring their friends and • Planning activities that help with a need in the
social activities are announced, Club membership
can increase. church changes the attitude toward the club to a
• It has been suggested that no more than 20% of the positive one and spreads the love of God.
Expectations of the Church
club should be of other denominations, but that will
depend on the circumstances of each club. • Day of the Conqueror
• • Ushers
Especially at the Adventurers Club, attracting more
children means attracting more parents. • Distribution of Literatures
• Visits
Ministering to: Families • Cleaning
• Families
Ministering to: The Community
or Communication
or Sensitivity • Community Needs
or Ecological
or Younger siblings or Social
o Social interaction ❖ The homeless
o Behavior modification ❖ Orphanage
• Part of the Pathfinder Ministry is or Catastrophes
ministering to families.
• Family Ministry is particularly special in Adventurer
• River clean-up projects, empty parking lots, and
creating nature trails.
Ministry.
• It is very important, all the way to the Senior Guide.
• These activities are what the Pathfinder mission is all
about and can be part of the ministry.
This includes Pathfinder leadership too!
• Do you know how much your staff spouses like the
• Teaching young people around you has always been
important.
Pathfinder Club?
• Communication is the key! • When disasters happen, there are always people
who need help.
• It is necessary to know the needs, desires and
• Pathfinders can make a big impact! Even if it's just
expectations of families. This will make ministering cleaning up a house after a flood, God's love can
to them much easier. shine through them.
• Your expectations will never be met if they are not
known. Making Public What Is Done
• After talking with families, Pathfinder programming • Announcements to the Church
can be better structured to help families. • Announcements in the newsletter
• Perhaps there are families in financial need; perhaps • Publications of the Association
sponsors can be found for the Pathfinders' activities. • Publications of the Union
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• The radio
• Television
• Local newspapers
• Internet
Make Yourselves Different
o Pathfinders must be distinct because of their service,
their ministry, and their Christ-like character.
Or what kind of testimony does a young person give
when he is unbearable and hateful or does not want
to participate?
Or what is the impression one leaves when adults
spend their time doing missionary work yelling at
children to correct them?
o These are issues that need to be considered.
What will you do?
or Goals
or Planning
or Realization
or Results
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LEADERSHIP
(PART 5)
• leader. something new to teach the group.
Knowing how to organize
(From the English word leader, guide).
1. A person that a group follows, recognizing him • Leaders need to be organized.
or her as a leader or guide. Maintain good relationships with coworkers
• leadership. • A leader must use the principles of love as a
2. Leader status; m. Situation of superiority in foundation in everything he does.
which a company, a product or an economic sector Having an authoritarian personality
finds itself, within its scope. • The leader has a dignity that demands respect
without using other methods.
• "He who cooperates with the divine purpose to Have a sense of humor
impart to the youth a knowledge of God, and to mold
their character in harmony with His own, does a
• When working with children, a sense of humor is
important.
noble and high work. By awakening the desire to Be creative and resourceful
reach God's ideal, it presents an education as high
as heaven, and as broad as the universe" - • A leader must be able to achieve a goal despite
Education; page 19, paragraph 1 various obstacles and difficulties.
Club Officers 5 Leadership Styles
• Administrative Director • Authoritarian: takes charge; doesn't ask questions,
• Club Director just acts.
• Deputy Director • Politician: tries to accommodate everyone and reach
• Secretariat an agreement with everyone.
• Treasurer • Evaluator
• Chaplain • Participant
• Unit Counselor • Liberal: very relaxed, goes with the flow, not very
• Instructor organized

Qualities and Attitudes Characteristics of a Leader

Living a Christ-centered life • A true Christian leader...
• It takes Christian leaders to produce Christian men
or is a spiritual person
and women. ❖ A spiritual leader follows the example of
Love for youth Christ. Only when you become a spiritual
• The only satisfying reason for serving in the Club is worker can your leadership carry the spiritual
impact needed for success.
the love for children. This love will be expressed
more in actions than in words. Pathfinders notice or is a person who has a vision
when an adult sets aside time and energy for them. ❖ Leaders with vision go forward, with the
Be optimistic and enthusiastic strength of God, and achieve their goals,
• A successful leader emphasizes the positive and despite discouraging obstacles.
supports the program with his or her energy.
or is a person of the Word
Have control over your emotions
❖
• A leader needs discipline, temperance, faith and
When a leader does not have time to spend
with God and His Word every day, he is too
trust in God, and a sense of responsibility.
busy with things that are not important.
Enjoying life outdoors
or is a humble person
• A leader must enjoy outdoor activities such as ❖ «He who is greatest among you, let him be
camping, hiking, and must learn the required skills.
your servant. For he who exalts himself will be
Understanding the characteristics of young people humbled, and he who humbles himself will be
• A successful leader understands the pressures that
exalted." - Matthew 23:11 and 12
or is a person of patience
affect teenagers and the common characteristics of
this age. ❖ “Therefore, my beloved brothers, let every man
Manage various skills be quick to listen, slow to speak, slow to anger” -
• A leader who is diverse and versatile; always has James 1:19 or is a kind person
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❖ «If Christ lives in us, we will be patient, kind

and prudent, and joyful in the midst of anger
and irritation.» The Ministry of Healing, page
387, paragraph 8
or is a person of value
❖ When the leader loses his spirit, he loses the
cause.
or is a person of integrity
❖ God's leaders must be clean, men and women
of impeccable integrity.
• A leader must...
or work with your assistants
❖ "Where there is no wise guidance, the people
fall, but in abundance of counselors there is
safety." (Proverbs 11:14)
❖ "The wise man will hear and increase learning,
and the man of understanding will acquire
wise counsel" (Proverbs 1:5)
or not being afraid to admit when you make a
mistake
❖ “For we all stumble in many ways.” (James 3:2)
or let others have recognition
❖ “Love one another with brotherly love, and in
regard to honor, respect one another.”
(Romans 12:10)
or give second chances
❖ “Workers may make mistakes, but you must
give them the opportunity to correct their
mistakes and learn to be cautious in leaving
the work in your hands.” (Testimonies for
Ministers, page 299, paragraph 2)
or not asking others to do what he is
capable of doing but does not want
to do.
❖ A true leader says, “Let’s go!”; he never says,
“Go!”
or always support your staff
❖ “Have a heart that never hardens, a temper
that never tires, a touch that never hurts.”
(Author unknown)
Never Forget:
• «Do not be deceived; God is not mocked; for
whatever a man sows, that he will also reap. For he
who sows to his flesh will of the flesh reap
corruption; but he who sows to the Spirit will of the
Spirit reap everlasting life. Let us not grow weary in
doing good, for in due season we will reap a harvest
if we do not give up. - Galatians 6:7-9
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COURSE
ICO OF
TRAINING

PATHFINDER STAFF

2ND
5 HOURS OF THE
10-HOUR COURSE

BROCHURE

Understanding the Pathfinder Initials

Page of the
Pathfinder Curriculum Preparation Instructor

and Programming Camps and 18

Outings Marches and Ceremonies 22
Name:
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UNDERSTANDING THE CONQUEROR
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(PART 6) 28
Conquistadors Preadolescence
What's going on in their heads? How to reach (10-12)
them? This age is full of noise, incessant activity, slow
maturity and endless health. Girls tend to be
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more developed physically, mentally and
emotionally. By the age of 12, this change has
• Usually, girls are taller than boys. 7
Social Characteristics
advanced 2 years. But the boys are starting to
catch up with them. Tweens learn quickly and • Conscious of social positions with fear of
have incredible memories. being marked as "different" from the group.
Seeks approval in all activities.
Mental Characteristics
• They learn quickly and can memorize easily. • Seeks more individual independence and has
a new understanding of the inner qualities of
• Eager to find out and learn. They like to take an individual.
things apart and see how they work. • Interested in money.
• They love stories, books and want to read. • His mood changes frequently. You can be
• Interested in collecting; some teachers
generous in the morning and selfish in the
afternoon.
estimate that 90% of children this age collect
things. • Attracted to the opposite sex, although not
Physical characteristics ready to handle a relationship.
• Healthy and strong. Spiritual Characteristics
• The body and mind coordinate very well. • Interest in spirituality begins to wane, but is
Games, marches, and physical skills are influenced by the attitude of the group.
easy to learn. • Less willing to show feelings in spiritual
• Restless, they want many activities. Social
•
matters.
He has conflicts of conscience.
Characteristics
• They like adventures and secret codes.
9 Keys to Successfully Ministering to
Pre-Teen and Teen
• They feel independent but learn to work in a Pathfinders
group.
• They have a natural desire to travel. 1. Diversity: There are different kinds of
programs each meeting
• They worship heroes. 2. Self-Exploration and Definition: They need
• They have little desire for the opposite sex. more opportunities to explore and understand
Spiritual Characteristics their new world.
• Interested in spiritual things and the work of 3. Meaningful Participation: Give them more
the church. responsibilities according to their interests
• They enjoy “share your faith” activities and and skills. They need to feel like they are
love prizes and trophies. contributing and that they are important.
• Easy to instruct in religion; they accept and 4. Positive Interaction with Adults and Friends:
believe everything they are taught. Build a Community. Give encouragement
Early Adolescence (13-15) frequently. Use discussion instead of
This age brings rapid growth with clumsy correction.
moments and lack of coordination. It is often 5. Physical Activity: Don't expect them to sit
embarrassing because certain organs, such as quietly for an hour and a half, and then get
the nose, mouth and feet, grow faster than the angry when they get restless. Their attention
rest of the body. They often feel like “ugly span is short-term.
ducklings” and fear that they will always be that 6. Aptitude and Achievement: Tweens and
way. They begin to have interest in the opposite teens want to do well.
sex. 7. Clear Structure and Boundaries: Make the
Mental Characteristics rules simple, clear, and easy to follow.
• Alert, but subject to daydreaming. 8. Fun: Young people learn from positive and
• They learn quickly. enjoyable experiences.
Physical characteristics 9. Family Oriented: Include parents. Explore
• Excellent health. family issues.
• Rapid physical growth, accompanied by a
Middle Adolescence (15-18)
tremendous appetite.
• Clumsy because muscle growth is slower Growth continues to be rapid. The adolescent
usually reaches his maximum height at the end of
than bone growth.
• Sexual changes and hormones that influence
this period. Develops its own identity and
individuality.
behavior.
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• He questions everything and wants proof 1. Religious experience must make sense in the
before accepting it. present.
• Respect “scholarship” and the opinions of 2. Faith must be chosen freely, without force or
important people. intimidation.
• He becomes an idealist. 3. There is searching, questioning, and
Physical characteristics examining of individual faith.
• Develops sexuality and gender identity. 4. There is a rapid change and reorganization in
• Accelerates physical growth: has reached 5.
the way they see the world.
Faith becomes a verb; it is more than a belief,
85% of its height and weight.
• Muscles develop; enjoys exercise program. it is something one acts on.
• Changes in the endocrine system.
• Maturity of the reproductive system. To do
Motivating the Conqueror
Social Characteristics
• Create relationships
• He likes social groups and surrounding o Provide the environment (groups or one-
himself with special friends.
•others.
Critical, very frank when giving his opinion of
on-one)
o Sincerely support or politely reject people
• Sensitive, guided by public opinion and social capable of directing behavior
o They must believe that adults are
pressure.
• Begins to establish and maintain relationships important to them
o Encourage them and take care of them
with peers.
• He wants to be independent from his parents. • Be a role model
• Start preparing for everyday life. • Beware of stereotypes
Spiritual Characteristics • Provide opportunities for them to take
• Continue to recognize spiritual and social •
initiative
Include them when making decisions
values or lose interest.
• He goes from accepting his parents' faith to • Making peer influence
positive
having his own faith.
• Build on the spiritual foundation already laid. • Maximizing the desire for commitment
• Provide safe opportunities for risk taking
Late Adolescence (18-22)
Physically, it is a time of slow growth; the slowest Child Abuse
to mature catch up with the others. Personality • Abuse is a generic term used to refer to all
emerges and character is relatively fixed. Any types of mistreatment, including: neglect,
doubts about religion have either been analyzed physical, sexual or emotional violence.
in detail and a satisfactory basis for faith has
been found, or religion has been abandoned as a
• In addition to being a crime, abuse is usually
perpetrated by someone close to the victim
relic of the past. Interest in sex may have found and in a position of control or power, such as
expression in marriage and establishing a home. parents, stepparents, caregivers, workers or
Development of Faith teachers.
• Understanding faith development is important • Victims of prolonged child abuse suffer from
for anyone working with youth ministry. low self-esteem, feelings of worthlessness,
Expressing faith in a language the Pathfinder an abnormal outlook on sexuality
can understand, giving a frame of reference, (promiscuity or sexual dysfunction), and often
is a crucial step in the development of his become abusers themselves. The victim may
faith. Understanding developmentof be withdrawn or distrustful of adults. He or
Faith of the she may resort to drug abuse and other self-
Conquistadores, one can be better prepared destructive behaviors, including becoming
to assist them in his suicidal.
spiritual growth.
Responding to Abuse
5 Characteristics of the Faith of Middle and Late
Adolescents • If an individual indicates that abuse has
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occurred, even in a mild way, encourage teaching style matches their learning style. 9
them to speak up in confidence.
• Take the report seriously. A positive 4 Learning Styles
resolution of trauma is more likely when the • Innovative Learner: Why should I learn this?
victim has been heard and understood. •do? Apprentice Analytical: What should I

• Assure the individual that he or she did the learn?

right thing by saying so. There may be • Common Sense Apprentice: How does it
feelings of guilt or fear of retaliation. work?
• Offer protection and promise to take • Apprentice Dynamic: What if the
immediate steps to end the abuse. information is applied differently?
• Report any suspicion of abuse. Other Perspectives on Learning Styles
• Initially, giving forgiveness can be a very
• Auditory Learner: Do you hear what I'm
saying? (hear)
heavy burden for the victim. Reassure the
individual that abuse will not separate him or
• Apprentice Visual: Do you see the point?
her from the love of God (Romans 8:35-39) clearly? (view)
• Touch Learner: Can you feel the meaning?
Discipline (touch)
• Building relationships: The Conqueror
Multiple Intelligence
learn more from example than instruction. Be
First introduced by Howard Gardner in his book
his friend. Listen as much as you talk. Know
Frames of Mind: The Theory of Multiple
what's going on in your world.
Intelligences, it presents the argument that
• Remember what you can't do: You are not intelligence is multifaceted, that there are multiple
the father, you can't hit him or send him to ways to learn. Learning increases when you
bed. He is not the guardian, it should not be a approach the subject through an “entry point,”
punishment to be in his presence. gateways to topics he describes as cognitive
• Be consistent: If he's friendly one week and strengths and abilities, or “intelligences.”
rude the next, there will be problems. If you 9 types of intelligences
lecture for a month and then ask for
feedback, you will be disappointed.
• Intelligence Artistic: intelligence
spatial; understanding shapes and images in
• Maintain a sense of humor: Smile, laugh three dimensions
when appropriate, and enjoy ministry. • Intelligence Bodily: coordination
• Setting a High Bar for Program Excellence: physics, motor skills
Most problems with discipline stem from • Interpersonal Intelligence: Communicating
boredom, lack of participation, and and Understanding Other People
irrelevance. • Intrapersonal Intelligence: knowledge of
• Make it easy to obey: Invite the Pathfinder to
•
oneself, one's goals and abilities
Mathematical Intelligence: skills
participate in creating the rules. Limits should
be few and reasonable. numerical and computational; classifying and
• The Goal is Self-Governance: Remember that
•
solving problems through logic
Intelligence Musical: evident in
the purpose of discipline is the formation of musicians, of course
skills where the individual can make good
decisions without extrinsic motivations. • Naturalistic Intelligence: Sensitivity of the
(Education, p. 287) natural world
• Never Discipline in Angry: Stop what you are • Linguistic Intelligence: the ability to use
doing, calm down, and talk to the individual in language to communicate appropriately
privacy. • Religious Intelligence: Gardner's newest
• Always Discipline With Funny: intelligence
Demonstrate your desire to forgive and
forget. Be patient.
Learning Styles
The way an individual learns, including physical,
social and emotional, can be referred to as a
learning style. People learn best when the
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CURRICULUM OF THE CONQUEROR
(PART 7)

Levels of the Conqueror - Steps to • Serving Others:

Christian Maturity o Complete requirements 7 and 8 of the
• Friend – Fifth grade of school or a minimum of Serving Communities specialty.
10 years of age • Making Friends:
• Partner – Sixth grade or a minimum of 11 years o Dramatize the story of the Good Samaritan
of age and think of ways in which we can serve
• Explorer – Seventh grade or a minimum of 12 others and carry out 3 of his ideas.
years of age • Health and Fitness:
• Counselor – Eighth grade or a minimum of 13 o For 5 consecutive days, spend 8 minutes
years of age each day in a quiet place (no electronics,
• Traveler – Ninth grade of school or a minimum books, or distractions) and reflect on the
ways God impacted your life during the
of 14 years of age
• Pioneer – Tenth grade in high school or a
•
past 24 hours.
Nature Study:
minimum of 15 years of age (Florida only)
o Read 2 articles by scientists that talk about
• Navigator – Eleventh grade of high school or a the laws of nature.
minimum of 16 years of age (Florida only) • Outdoor Life:
• Guide – Twelfth grade of school or a minimum o Obtain the Camping Art IV specialty.
of 15 years (17 in Florida) of age Reading from the Counselor
• Senior Guide – Minimum 16 years of age (18 in • Study the weekly devotional guide (weeks 40-
Florida) and completion of a basic training 52) and the gospel of John, using print or
course. electronic resources.
7 Sections
• Read the book The History of the
Conquistadors (world version).
• In 2011, JA levels were updated to form the • Read/listen to Steps to Christ (advanced level).
“Achievements for Investiture” requirements.
• Each level consists of 7 sections plus reading Advanced Levels
requirements and the option to do advanced Advanced levels are also available.
work. Friend of Nature
• The sections for all levels, from Friend to Hiking Companion
Guide, are as follows: Field and Forest Explorer
o Personal Development New Guidance Counselor
or Spiritual Discovery Borders
o Serving Others
o Making Friends
o Health and Fitness
o Nature Study
o Outdoor Life
• A final section is for the advanced level:
Additional Specialties
Example: Guidance Counselor Class Outdoor Traveler
• Personal Development: Advanced Pioneer
o Study the meaning of the Adventist Youth Browser
emblem. Advanced
• Spiritual Discovery: Primitive Life Guide
o Read the 13 doctrinal beliefs of the
Baptismal Vow of the Seventh-day
Adventist Church and explain the
importance of each one.
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Example: Field and Forest Explorer Class
• Complete Explorer requirements.
• Compare the expansion of the first-century
Christian church mentioned in the book of
Acts with the missionary expansion that
occurred in the Seventh-day Adventist
Church until 1950.
• Complete the Christian Manners and
Appearance honor.
• Take a physical fitness test appropriate to
your age.
• Complete a wilderness specialty that you
have not yet earned, skill level 2 or 3.

Achievement Emblems
•developed.
They are only used if they have been

• Ensure that the Pathfinders succeed in

developing them.
• The different levels of Pathfinders allow
directors and counselors to guide young
people in various aspects of their lives.
“As living representatives of divine grace, a
faith mentor has experienced God’s grace in his
or her life and, through a grace-filled life, offers
it to others.” – Quote from Sondra Higgins
Matthaei’s book, Faith Matters: Faith-Mentoring
in the Faith Community

Level work keeps Pathfinder programs Christ-

centered.
"So whether you eat or drink or whatever you
do, do all to the glory of God." - 1 Corinthians
10:31
The Pathfinder Club levels are designed to help
young people find Jesus, develop a devotional
life, learn to serve Him, and be leaders in the
church.
The Pathfinder Club levels are the foundation of
the program.
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PREPARATION AND PROGRAMMING
(PART 8)
Purpose Club Meetings
• Help the Pathfinders: • Programming Models
or to find Christ or Formal
or to expand your personal ministry or Social
or to reach levels and specialties or Special
or discover their world to themselves • Meetings Measures
or to have activities that strengthen their or On time
relationships with their friends. o Always start with a prayer
o Opening Protocol
• JA Specialties
Objective of the Seminar
or How to Teach
• Be aware of the activities that make up the
❖ Unit
Conquistadores' programming
• Provide ideas, allowing staff to plan and
❖ Club
coordinate successful programs. ❖ In meetings
❖ In camps
Annual Program ❖ On departures
• Mission and Goals or When to Teach
or Vote, Law, Blank, Motto ❖ It's not just more homework
o Achievements, Preaching, Enrichment ❖ Manual activity, not sitting still
or Spiritual, Mental, Physical
• 10 month calendar
•
Association Events
Goals
o August to May
o Initiation to Investiture o Attend local clubs upon completing
• Regular Meetings requirements
o Provide resources that local clubs may
o Routine for staff and Pathfinders
• Special Events not have
o Give a unique experience
o Every event must have a purpose
• Camps • Events
o Educational, spiritual, outdoor or Trainings
• Association Activities
•
or Special
Trainings
or Routine
• Camps
•
or Special
• Conquistador Weekend
Pathfinder Classes
• Bible skills
or Levels
or Specialties
• Missionary Trips
• Ministering to Parents Annual Events
o Parents are also part of the Pathfinders • Initiation
Club • Saturday of the Conqueror
• Investment
Monthly Activities Special Programs
• At least two meetings
•
• Staff meetings
Registration
• Faith Sharing Activity
or Assistance
• A way out or Forms
or Notary

• Specialty classes • Official Club Inspection

• Fundraising activity or Planning
• Marches o Area Coordinator
o Complete Uniforms
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Investitures
Set the date
Sort the Material
Plan the Program or Visits
or Demonstrations
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CAMPS AND TRIPS
(PART 9)
Experiencing Creation Planning
• Outdoor Activities • Plan
or Camping o Time (upon arrival and return)
o Study of nature o Activities (Saturday, secular, spiritual,
o Outdoor skills practice learning)
• Learning from Creation o Logistics (lifting, dismantling,
o Health and first aid coordination)
o Agricultural studies o Responsibilities (adults and youth)
o Teach others to enjoy nature o Resources (where does it come from and
who is in charge of getting it to you?)
JA Levels They emphasize • Different types of outputs
Nature/Wildlife Friend Class or Hiking
Requirements As An Example: o Day trip
• Health and Exercise or spend the night
o Talk about the principles of temperance in or Weekend
Daniel's life. o Extended days
o Talk about the dangers and effects of o Camping trip (backpacking, canoeing,
alcohol, tobacco and drugs. biking, horseback riding, etc.)
o Study and practice “Personal Safety”. o Camping during winter
• Nature Study
o Review the story of the lost sheep and 6 Camping Points
find 3 other examples in nature that are • Provision
used in the Bible to describe the or are you willing?
character of God. o Is the staff willing?
o Complete a nature specialty according to Or are the Conquistadors willing?
your level that you have not obtained. Or is the Church willing?
• Outdoor Life • Climate
o Learn the safety rules of a camp. Or do you know what the weather will be
• Countryside like?
• Bike Days Or do the Conquistadors know what
• Navigator Island the weather will be like?
• Cave Trips o Is there equipment for the kind of
• Winter Camps weather expected?
Or is there a plan B in case the weather
Have a Purpose changes?
• When you leave, there should always be a • Wind
reason o Wind is so important that it is
o Learn from spiritual applications treated separately from the
o Learn from science weather
o Learn different outdoor skills o The wind can ruin the whole trip
• When you leave, there should always be a
o Wind causes health problems
reason
(hypothermia, cold, hearing problems,
o Paperwork/Permits etc.)
or Church Board • Water
o Drivers, car insurance o The sun and heat can cause dehydration
o Parents' permission o Where will water be obtained during the
or Medical Permit trip?
o Permission from the owners of the camp o If there is no drinking water
area ❖ Filter, boil
❖ Bring it on the trip
o In Florida, just a few hours without water
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is dangerous! Health and Safety Matters
• Wildlife • Health Conditions
o Due to modern ecological advances, o Biological Functions
wildlife invades man and camps invade or Food
wildlife o Wash Dishes/Hygiene
or Wildlife Affairs • First Aid Kit
❖ Food storage (is it anti-creatures?) o Packing for activities
❖ Health conditions o Gloves, safety glasses, etc.
❖ Human security • Axes, saws and knives
❖ Animal safety • Suitable shoes
• Wood • Fire prevention
o Firewood is not always • Stoves, lanterns, lanterns
necessary, but it should be planned • Plan as if you were going to get lost
o Wood is an obstacle, a tool and a refuge
o Falling branches and trees can be a Code of the Conqueror
hazard while in the forest. • «Take only photos, leave only footprints»
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MARCHES AND CEREMONIES
(PART 10)

Why Ceremonies? not turn them off) when using candles.

• People of all ages and cultures love • Invite different leaders to the ceremony to
attend the program.
ceremonies. From tribal rituals to the
coronation of a king or the inauguration of a • Use the national, state, Christian,
president, people fondly remember formal Conquistador flag and other emblems to
ceremonies. inspire and add color.
• The Conquistadors are people, people of the • Introduce those who will receive honors,
awards, etc. and have them face the
most impressionable age. They will treasure congregation.
the experience when they are formally
accepted into the Pathfinders or when they
are honored for any achievement. Ceremonies of the Conquistadors
• They are thrilled with the holiness of ■ Initiation ■ Raise the Flag
participating in their first Holy Communion ■ Meeting of ■ Lower the
service. Opening Flag
• They vibrate with patriotism as they salute ■ Saturday of the
Conqueror
■ Save the
Flag
the national flag.
■ Investiture ■ Parade
Ceremonies Are Important ■ Ceremony of ■ Funeral
Flags
• It is important to remember, when planning a
ceremony, that it has real meaning to the Practical Suggestions
group and is not a game.
• Candles
• If a religious ceremony means making or o Make the ceremony short enough so as
renewing sacred vows, then it is a ceremony not to burn the candles completely.
worthy of the Conqueror's enthusiastic
participation. o It has been a tradition to light the other
candles with the “Spirit of the Conqueror”
There is no “Ceremonial Police” candle, while this one remains fixed.
• Manuscripts are available for various kinds of
o Do not drop wax on the floor or carpet. Let
there be enough space to place the
ceremonies.
• No one says what to do exactly. candles on the table instead of holding
• If you don't know what to do, you can
them in your hands.
o Candles that are refrigerated 24 hours
improvise.
before the ceremony last longer and drip
• There is no "ceremonial police" to arrest you less.
just in case you don't do things perfectly! • Flags
o The national flag always flies higher.
Suggestions
o It is first in a row of flags.
• Make the ceremony simple, short and o Always stands to the right of the speaker
sincere.
• Let it be uplifting rather than overdramatic.
on a platform.

• Rehearse parts of the ceremony if o Does not "bow" to any other flag or
necessary. person.
• Prepare manuscripts if parts will not be
memorized. o Suggested Order of Flags: ❖ National
• Do not rush the ceremony, but see that flag
everything goes smoothly and without delay. ❖ State/province flag
❖ City flag
• List of materials and ❖ Christian flag
preliminaries. ❖ Adventurer's Flag
• Fires (real or artificial), lights and candles ❖ Flag of the Conqueror/JA
create a special ambiance; dim the lights (do ❖ Flag of the Senior Guide
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❖ Other flags rotate in the same place.
ceremonial/historical o Flank orders are when participants turn
o When the flag becomes damaged or worn, at the same time.
it is removed, not burned.
o The flag is raised quickly; it is
• The march always begins with the left foot.

lowered slowly. Tips for Marches

o There is a specific way to fold the national
flag, you must practice it!
• Firm – stand up straight, chest out, belly in,
hands cupped at the seams and nose
pointing forward.
Why Exercises and Marches?
• Exercises and marches are not fundamental
• Parade Rest – from standstill, extend left foot
principles of the Pathfinders; they are (right foot always remains stationary), move
spirituality and the study of nature! hands behind back on strap. The left hand
goes against the body, the right covers the
• The first requirement for the Drill and March left, the thumbs up and crossed.
specialty states: “explain 5 or more drill
objectives.” • Rest in Place – same as parade rest but one
o Marching accustoms the individual to turns their head and eyes in the direction of
the instructor.
working as a member of a group – a
team that moves in unison. • Rest – right foot must remain in place; one
o They are used to move a group from one can move but must remain quiet and
standing.
place to another simultaneously and in
an orderly manner. • Prayer Position – same as parade rest but
o They teach discipline by instilling habits of the boys remove their caps and everyone
precision and automatic response to bows their heads in reverence.
commands. o Sequence of orders for the prayer
o Boost morale and develop a sense of position:
teamwork. ❖ Firm
o Gives the Pathfinder confidence in ❖ Parade break
command and experience in giving ❖ Prayer position
appropriate orders. ❖ Firm (at the end of the prayer, everyone
• Misuse of Gears says loudly "amen")
or Punishment
o Raising one's self-esteem and degrading
that of others.
o Excuse to embarrass a participant.
o Excuse to dominate others.
o Unreasonable hierarchy placed in the
Club.

Definitions
• A line is a group of individuals, placed side
by side.
• A row is a grouping of individuals, lines or
units, placed one after another.
• Interval is the measurement between rows
(close and regular interval)
• Distance is the measurement between the
lines (open lines, cover)
• To the right, left are executed when one is
firm
• Right (left) column and right (left) flank are
executed while one is on the march.
o Column orders are when participants
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• When executing commands to the right or
left, always turn on one heel and toes. When
running to the right, you rotate on your right
heel and left toes. When executing a left or
half turn, you turn on the left heel and right
toes.
• When performing a half turn, you always turn
to the right (clockwise).
• When one of higher rank approaches, the
right hand is raised in a salute and is not
lowered until the salute is returned.
• Practice marching using half steps and full
steps.