St John Badge
St John Badge Workbook Regional Youth Squad 2017
Introduction: Core Concepts Core Concepts: St John Badge Investigate & Examine the meanings of the Badge of the Order, Motto, Core Values, Youth Mission Statement and Youth Promise.
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Visually explain 4 core concepts from the Badge of the Order, Motto, Mission Statement or Core Values. This is to be handed in on Friday 24 February (Training 3)
The St John Cross – Badge of the Order The origins of the white eight pointed cross of St John can be traced back to around 1023 when the merchants of Amalfi restored the hospice in the Holy Land which had previously been established and destroyed. Raymond Du Puy, the second master of the Order, established the first code of conduct where at the ceremony of admittance of young men as Knights of the Order, they took the vow of the four Cardinal Virtues and the eight Beatitudes stemming from these virtues – all represented in the eight-pointed cross.
The Four Cardinal Virtues The four arms of the cross represent the Cardinal Virtues: The Amalfi Cross embellished with the Heraldic (Royal) Beasts
Prudence Common sense, intelligence and wisdom, good judgment, caution. Temperance Self-control, moderation.
Justice To act fairly and rightly towards others, weighing up self-interests and the rights & needs of others. Fortitude Courage, boldness, confidence, ability to confront fear & uncertainty.
The Beatitudes The eight points of the cross represent the Beatitudes: Humility Patience, modesty, unpretentious, someone who doesn’t see themself as more important than anyone else. Sympathy Caring, compassion, empathy, understanding, sharing similar feelings, understanding. Gentleness Considerate, kind, peaceful, pleasant. Truth Honesty, integrity, genuine. Compassion Consideration, empathy, kindness, sympathetic, desire to relive suffering of others. Unselfishness Charitable, sharing, generous, giving. Peace Harmony, friendship, unity, tranquillity. Endurance Persistence, continuing no matter what, courage, patience, stamina.
The St John Motto – Pro Fide - Pro Utilitate Hominum The Motto of the Order stems from the two key purposes and objects of the order. The two key objects are: (a)
The encouragement of all that makes for the spiritual and moral strengthening of mankind in accordance with the first great principle of the Order embodied in the Motto ‘Pro Fide’;
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The encouragement and promotion of all work of humanity and charity for the relief of persons in sickness, distress, suffering or danger, without distinction of race, class or creed and the extension of the second great principle of the Order embodied in the Motto ‘Pro Utilitate Hominum’.
Pro Fide means For the Faith, (meaning the Christian faith) and Pro Utilitate Hominum means In the Service of Humanity.
St John Core Values Below are the five St John Core Values. Included with these are the translations into Te Reo Maori and St John’s key points in how they wish the employees & volunteers to display these. Make it better – Whakawerohia • Find Solutions • Step Up – Own Up – Do it Straight Up – Whakapono • Act with Honesty, Courage & Kindness Do the right thing – Whakaaro Tika • Take responsibilty • Make the tough calls Open Minds – Whakahangahanga • Listen Openly & encourage ideas • Welcome feedback Side by Side – Whakakoha • Respect, value & support what others contribute
Youth Mission Statement To provide a safe and secure environment for young people to learn; First Aid, Health Care, Self-Discipline and General Life Skills
Youth Promise Ka oatia ahau I promise ki te pai rawa o taku pumanawa to the best of my ability kia piripono ahau ki taku whakapono, to be loyal to my faith, ki taku Kuini, my Queen, ki taku whenua o Aotearoa, my Country, ki taku Kaingā hoki, my Home, Ki taku Rohe, my Community, me te Hunga Tapu-O-Hone. and St John. Ka timata ahau ki te whakaturia I will always show aku whakaaro nui, my concern, kia manaakitia, kia mau arohanui care and love ki ngā Tangāta katoa for others Ā, ka mau ahau ki te tika me te harikoa. and I will always be honest and cheerful.
ASSESSMENT TASK Visually explain 4 core concepts from the Badge of the Order, Motto, Mission Statement or Core Values.
The Order: A Breif History The Order: St John Badge Investigate & Understand significant events in the Orders history from the Crusades through to the modern day.
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Complete the below questions & activities using the ‘Travel Through Time’ & ‘The Order – Gold Level’ Resource Book as well as the ‘The Order’ PowerPoint notes.
The Order – Questions & Activities 1. Why were the Moslems and Christians fighting?
2. What did El-Hakim see himself as?
3. Where is Amalfi?
4. What is the true & original name of the eight pointed cross?
5. Who was Blessed Gerard?
6. Why did the resurrected hospital grow in wealth?
7. What major additional role did Raymond Du Puy bring to the Order?
8. Create a diagram to illustrate the roles of the Knights Hospitaller:
9. Why was Rhodes an ideal location?
10. Why did the Knights finally give up at Rhodes?
11. Who persecuted the Order in 1540?
12. Name the Queen who restored the Order briefly in 1557.
13. What was re-established in Jerusalem in 1882?
14. What was the significance of Queen Victoria’s Royal Charter?
What is the significance of each of these dates in the history of the Knights/Order? (Fill in the blank dates and events) 600 __________________________________________________________ ____ Hospice was enlargened by Emperor Charlemagne, adding a library ____ Caliph El-Hakim’s persecution against Christianity, including the hospice 1023 __________________________________________________________ 1099 __________________________________________________________ 1113 __________________________________________________________ ____ Raymond Du Puy succeeded Blessed Gerard 1144 __________________________________________________________ ____ Fall of Acre. Knights moved to Rhodes. 1310 __________________________________________________________ ____ Sultan Suleiman attacked Rhodes (won after a six-month siege) 1530 __________________________________________________________ 1540 __________________________________________________________ ____ Queen Mary I on the throne – brief revival of the Order in England 1558 __________________________________________________________ 1565 __________________________________________________________ ____ Order revived in England 1882 __________________________________________________________ 1888 __________________________________________________________
St John Honours System Honours System: St John Badge Understand the Honours System & Medals & gain understanding of the origins of titles and Investiture Ceremonies.
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Complete the below questions using the ‘Honours System’ PowerPoint notes & ‘St John Honours System – Handbook’ *more information on the St John Honours System can be found on the ‘Order Matters’ page of The Hub*
The Honours System 1) How many categories are there to the St John Honours System and what are they?
2) What is a ‘Priory Vote of Thanks’?
3) Can honours nominations be considered out of the Annual Timeline?
4) Must a nominee accept a nomination?
5) In what international publication are the Honours announced?
6) Define the below words: Postulant: Sounding: Registrar: Confrere: Insignia:
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Medals and Mantles 1) Look at the medals below and identify what the medal is for:
Star (76mm) & Badge (57mm) both silver/white enamel
White enamel, 45mm
Silver, 57mm
Star (76mm) & Badge (57mm) both gold/white enamel
Silver, 45mm
Badge same as KStJ/DStJ. Star (92mm), gold & white enamel
2) Describe some of the important features of both sides of this medal:
3) How many years service does this medal symbolise?
4) What do these two court-mounted medals tell you about this person? NB: the medal on the left is 45mm white enamel.
5) One of the following medals is the Sovereign Head’s and one is the Grand Prior’s. Label which is which. A Bailiff Grand Cross’ badge surmounted by an impression of the Imperial Crown in diamonds.
A Bailiff Grand Cross’ badge surmounted by an impression of the Imperial Crown in gold.
6) What does one need to have to be a Knight of Justice instead of a Knight of Grace?
7) Members of the Order (MStJ) make up the majority of members of the Order. How is this similar to the medieval Order?
8) Fill in the following table: Grade I II III IV V
Description Bailiff/Dame Grand Cross Knight (of Justice or Grace)
Abbreviation
CStJ OStJ MStJ
9) Look at the three different mantles labelled below. Label what honour the Members have by the mantles they are wearing.
Structure & Governence Structure & Governence: St John Badge • •
How St John is run including the structure of St John and how it is governed Examining St John’s ongoing strategy using the Integrated Business Plan (IBP)
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Complete a one page overview (on a separate page) explaining in your own words the Structure and Governence of St John both Nationally and Internationally. (a short video on this can be found on the squad Facebook page)
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Complete a one page overview (on a separate page) explaining in your own words St John’s ongoing strategy using the IBP *more information on the IBP can be found here https://thehub.stjohn.org.nz/theplan/Pages/Default.aspx*
The Work of St John The Work of St John: St John Badge •
Discuss the Services Provided by St John in New Zealand
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Compile a list of St John Services and give a brief overview on each Complete a set of 10 Questions you wish to ask a panel of speakers on St John services provided in New Zealand and any changes they may have experienced
St John Services in New Zealand What services does the Order of St John Provide in New Zealand? Give a brief overview on each of them. (information on this can be found on the St John Website)
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Questions to ask panel of speakers on St John Services in New Zealand: