FAQs

Yes - The Troops of Saint George are a Catholic apostolate as approved by the Diocese of Fort Worth. All of our boys and all of our adult leaders are Catholics in good standing with full fidelity to the Catholic magisterium, the Holy Father, and the local bishop.

No, we are not an alternative scouting organization. TSG is chiefly a Catholic catechetical apostolate with a mission, vision, and values that are unique from other scouting organizations. Our primary goal is to help men and young men grow in the theological and cardinal virtues and strengthen their love for Christ in the Catholic Church. Camping isn’t the goal—it’s the context.

Boys ages 6-18 can join a Troop of Saint George. Boys ages 6-10 are in the junior section of the local Troop. Young men ages 11-18 are in the senior section of the local Troop.

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If there is not already a troop in your town or city, you can start a troop. Here's what you'll need:

1. A Catholic priest to sponsor your troop and write letters of reference for your Captain.
2. A honorable Catholic man who is willing to serve as "Captain" (chief adult leader) for the troop.
3. At least 6 fathers* and their boys.
4. A completed application.

If you are ready to start a new troop, click here to get your 'Get started Kit'!
* Where fathers are not available to join TSG with their sons, we welcome male guardians, grandfathers, adult brothers, uncles, or another male role model.

Yes. While there are some insurance limitations, the Troops of Saint George is a global movement!

We are chiefly an outdoors movement, and we don’t have meetings for meetings’ sake. Generally, the local Troops meets at least once per month to advance the TSG mission and planning that month's outdoor activity. Some troops meet more, while others take periods of time off. As the troop keeps a regular cadence to advance the TSG mission forward, they can plan their meetings and events as it fits their local mission and climate.

A boy will need a Rosary, tent, sleeping bag, mess kit, flashlight, and pocketknife.

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A fully chartered troop is a troop that has the following in place:

- Charter Agreement
- Captain and Lieutenants ID Document
- Captain's Letter of Reference from a Catholic Priest in Good Standing
- Captain's Diocesan Safe Conduct Certificate
- Payment of all National dues

The youth cadets are divided in the Junior and Senior cadets. The Junior cadets, grades 1 - 5, are divided into the St. Matthew, St. Mark, St. Luke, St. John and St. George patrols by grade. The senior cadets, grades 6 - 12, are divided into patrols of mixed ages and named after a Catholic blessed or saint.

The youth cadets will complete a series of spiritual, patriotic and manly skill requirements by grade level to advance within the troop. The Senior Cadets can complete Achievement Courses to gain AC Stars and become eligible for the highest honor within TSG, the Tribunes of Saint George for our Supreme Pontiff.

General Liability insurance is provided for Individual chartered troops in the United States including coverage for campouts and meetings. In most countries (see National Organization for exclusions), TSG also insures each officially chartered troop and its clergy, Officers and members with an Accident Insurance policy. After the individual leverages their personal health insurance policy, this supplemental coverage adds an additional $25,000 USD, per occurrence, in protection. The policy covers TSG clergy, Officers and members from the time they depart for a TSG sanctioned event until the time they return home.

Mom or both parents will have the ability to vet an adult male guardian for the purposes of participation in the TSG mission. This is actively utilized with grandfathers, adult brothers, uncles, and family friends. This exception allows for a boy to participate when the father is unable to attend.