OVERVIEW
OF SAINT PETER'S RANGERS
Saint Peter's Rangers
is a youth organisation within the Order of Saint Charbel modelled on
the principles found in many other world organisations dedicated to the
formation of the youth. For instance the Boy Scouts, and the Civil Air
Patrol, Girl Guides, just to name a few. It is open to both boys and girls and has a
Junior and Senior division.
What
makes Saint Peter's Rangers unique is its identity as a Catholic youth
organisation under the care of the Order of Saint Charbel. It upholds
the traditional Catholic principles of Devotion to God and Country with
the added discipline of a learning environment with special focus on the
Australian bush. There are many special bush-crafts as well as animal
and plant life which are unique in Australia.
The full integration with the families of the
Community provides a mutual support and good learning experience which
uphold the family values. The parents provide an indispensable
coordination role in the support of the activities and projects
undertaken.
The
original inspiration for the Saint Peter's Rangers came from a desire to
provide a good learning environment for the purpose of inspiring
leadership skills among our youth. Thus the draft of the initial
documents. The lesson planning comes from the vast experience of the
members who have expertise in certain crafts and handy-work suitable for training our
youth. They are taught the discipline of good study and
self-presentation. The focus is on the dignity of each Ranger as a
person and the fraternal charity of the group learning and working
together for common goals.
The
following headings highlight the essential elements which define Saint
Peter's Rangers: