Methodology of Conquest

Six week "Campaigns", each which focuses on a specific virtue. Virtues are taught through readings from a Children's Bible on Biblical heros and Saints, poster board competitions, skits and Catholicism contests.

Positive motivation through the use of a point system. Points are awarded to boys for displaying acts of virtue or leadership.

Boys are assigned to squads, with one boy designated as squad leader.

Code of Conduct and Commitment Cards are issued to instill virtues, build character on a daily basis. The (5) daily commitments are: participate in the Mass, obey your parents, obey teachers and persons in authority, say your morning and night prayers, be kind and loving to your brothers and sisters. Parents are encouraged to review the commitment cards no less than weekly for use as a teaching instrument.

A ConQuest Group Participant is Committed to RESPECT, SELF-DISCIPLINE and OBEDIENCE.

Must have at least (2) adult men present at every meeting.

Each meeting consists of Catholic apologetics and catechesis with about half of the time earmarked for competitive sports (dodge ball, capture the flag, races, junior Olympics, etc.).

Each meeting has a pre-set curriculum and agenda from the programs of ConQuest and formation material by Catholic Youth World Network.

Each Campaign has an award ceremony in the 6th week, recognizing the top performers and each squad based on number of aggregate points collected during the Campaign and individual displays of exemplary character and leadership. Every squad wins a prize.

Older boys from the ConQuest Leadership Program (ECYD) are assigned to be the leaders of the Fathers/Son and Junior Division squads with the guidance of adult male leaders.