Adult - Episcopal St George



The Saint George Award

of the Episcopal Church

The Award

The St. George Award of the Episcopal Church is a national recognition to acknowledge distinguished service by adults in the spiritual, physical, mental and moral development of youth through service to the Church and through national youth agency programs.

The St. George Award may be presented to any adult (including laypersons, ordained persons, professional church workers, men and women) who are active in their church and one or more of the national youth agencies (Boy Scouts of America, Girl Scouts of the U.S.A., Camp Fire Boys and Girls, 4-H, Brotherhood of St. Andrew, and Daughters of the King). The award is made available through the Youth Ministries Office of the Episcopal Church Center.

Eligibility

The award may be given to any adult who has made an exemplary contribution to the national youth agency ministry in the Episcopal Church. The award may not be given posthumously. Self-nominations and spouse nominations will not be accepted. The award seeks the individual, the individual does not seek the award. If possible, the candidate should be kept unaware of the fact that he/she is being recommended for the St. George Award.

Nomination Procedure

Nominations for the St. George Award may be initiated by any member in good standing in the Episcopal Church.

The nominator must:

1. Review the "Suggested Guidelines and Criteria for Nomination" (page 3).

2. Attach a RECORD OF THE CANDIDATE to the completed Application Form (page 4).

3. Obtain the recommendation of the candidate's rector or vicar AND vestry.

4. Send the application packet to the Diocesan Bishop for approval. Make a copy for your records.

5. Submit the application packet (with above approvals) and a check for $25.00 (payable to P.R.A.Y.) to:

The St. George Award

c/o P.R.A.Y.

8520 Mackenzie Road

St. Louis, MO 63123

(314) 638-1017

Please allow 2-3 weeks for delivery of the medal and certificate.

6. Arrange for the presentation of the St. George Award (if possible by the Bishop) at an appropriate liturgical setting to honor the recipient.

Record of Candidate

(To be attached to the Application Form on page 4)

In a brief biography, please supply pertinent facts, including dates, honors and offices held in parish and diocese, national youth agencies, and community organizations (business, civic, religious, educational, fraternal, and other fields).

Primary consideration should be given to the record of the candidate's service to youth through the promotion of a national youth agency, the religious growth program, and community activities. See page 3 for "Suggested Guidelines and Criteria for Nomination."

"SUGGESTED GUIDELINES AND

CRITERIA FOR NOMINATION"

Candidates nominated for the St. George Award should:

A. National Youth Agency

1. Encourage youth to join a national youth agency program.

2. Promote the organization of agency units in Episcopal churches.

3. Recruit volunteers to give leadership at any level.

4. Be fully trained in their area of responsibility and be outstanding in their sense of responsibility, humility, and good example.

5. Create a better understanding for clergy and laity of the aims and ideals of national youth agencies through the church press and other communication media.

6. Exhibit past and present leadership in a national youth agency program.

B. Religious Emblems Program for Youth

1. Assist and encourage youth to serve their Lord through the God and Country Program for Episcopal youth, and serve as counselor.

2. Encourage youth to participate in the religious emblems program of their faith.

3. Promote religious observances at national youth agency functions at all levels.

4. Uphold and interpret the Episcopal position in matters affecting the Church's ministry to youth as related to appropriate council and/or chapter functions and activities.

5. Encourage youth to do service projects for the chartering/sponsoring partner or community.

C. Church and Community

1. Exemplify their religious convictions by ongoing personal participation in the religious, cultural, or philanthropic life of their community.

2. Give adequate help to their home as well as the homes of others.

3. Give evidence that they lead their family into a strong relationship with God.

4. Give outstanding service to the local parish.

5. Be highly regarded by others in the Church for their Christian example.

APPLICATION FOR THE EPISCOPAL ST. GEORGE AWARD

CANDIDATE INFORMATION:

Name __________________________________________________________________________________________________

(print exactly as it should appear on the certificate)

Street Address __________________________________________________________________________________________

City ____________________________________________________________________ State ___________ Zip ____________

Parish Name ___________________________________________________________________________________________

Street Address ___________________________________________________________________________________________

City ___________________________________________________________________ State __________ Zip ______________

National Youth Agency Served______________________________________________________________________________

Council/Chapter_________________________________________________________________________________________

MAILING INFORMATION: (Name and address to whom recognition items will be shipped)

Name __________________________________________________________________________________________________

Street Address ___________________________________________________________________________________________

City ____________________________________________________________________State ___________ Zip ____________

Phone Number (Day contact) ________________________________________________________________________________

Signature _______________________________________________________________________ Date ___________________

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PARISH RECOMMENDATION

We, of ___________________________________________________________ (Parish), ______________________ (city)

recommend (name) _______________________________________________________________ to receive the St. George Award of the Episcopal Church for outstanding service to the spiritual development of youth in a national youth agency program. We enclose a check for $25.00 payable to P.R.A.Y.

______________________ _____________________________________________

Date Rector or Vicar

_____________________________________________

Clerk of the Vestry

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DIOCESAN APPROVAL

The Diocese of ____________________________________________________________________________ approves

(name) ____________________________________________________________________ to receive the St. George Award of the Episcopal Church for outstanding service to the spiritual development of youth in the Episcopal Church.

______________________ _____________________________________________

Date Diocesan Bishop or Representative

PRAY, 8520 Mackenzie Rd, St. Louis, MO 63123 1991 Printing

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