About Us
A Catholic apostolate for fathers and sons, using the outdoors as our canvas and the sacraments as our path to form holy Catholic men.
Our Mission
The Troops of Saint George is a fraternal Catholic nonprofit apostolate for priests, men, and young men looking for a life of adventure coupled with virtue.
“The Troops of Saint George apostolate aims to use the outdoors as our canvas and the sacraments as our path to light the way for the formation of Holy Catholic men and boys. Whether called to the vocation of the priesthood, the religious life, or that of Holy fatherhood, our fathers and sons will take a prayerful pilgrimage together to fulfill Christ's desire for them to grow in virtue and in their Holy Catholic faith as they journey toward heaven.”
Saint George, Patron of Soldiers and Scouts
1 Peter 2:17
The TSG Law
Written by Saint Peter, the TSG Law guides every member in virtuous living.
- IHonor all men
- IILove the brotherhood
- IIIFear God
- IVHonor the king
1 Peter 3:15
Our Motto
PARATI SEMPER
The motto of the Troops of Saint George is “Parati Semper” which also comes from Saint Peter, our first Pope:
But sanctify the Lord Christ in your hearts, being prepared always (parati semper) to satisfy every one that asketh you a reason of that hope which is in you. (1 Peter 3:15)
Dominum autem Christum sanctificate in cordibus vestris parati semper ad satisfactionem omni poscenti vos rationem de ea quae in vobis est spe (1 Peter 3:15, Latin Vulgate)
1 Timothy 4:12
The TSG Oath
The TSG Oath was written by the Apostle Paul (1 Timothy 4:12), and defines the five traits of the man who seeks to be a disciple of Our Lord Jesus Christ by patterning his life after Saint George of Lydda.
“Set an example for those who believe:
- in speech (in verbo),
- conduct (conversatione),
- love (caritate),
- faith (fide),
- and purity (castitate).”
(1 Timothy 4:12)
Our Traditions
The Trinitarian Salute
The Troops of Saint George salute their officers, the flag, banners of the saints and Our Lady, and crucifixes with the “Trinitarian Salute” – three fingers of the right hand (index, middle, ring) out, and with the pinky and thumb joined signifying that the divine nature of Christ is joined to His human nature: fully God and fully man as taught at the Catholic Council of Chalcedon in AD 431.
Prayer Ad Orientem
Following ancient Christian tradition, members pray facing East—toward the rising sun and the anticipated Second Coming of Christ. As Matthew 24:27 teaches, “For as lightning comes from the east... so will be the coming of the Son of Man.”
The Role of Proverbs
Each man or young man among the Troops of Saint George must study the biblical book of Proverbs, since it is the Book of the Bible that instructs men how to become wise and virtuous. There the man will learn why he should resist sexual impurity, alcoholism, quarreling, and financial debt – the chief ways by which men lapse. He will also learn from the Proverbs the riches of knowing God and the blessing of a godly wife and family.
What We Do
Our activities combine faith formation with outdoor adventure, building bonds between fathers and sons.
Reverent Mass
Experience reverent and beautiful Masses on mountaintop vistas
Prayer & Rosary
Pray the Rosary with other men around fire pits in the freezing cold
Confession
Go to confession with priests while kneeling on moss in the woods
Fish Fridays
Catch Fish Friday meals by fly fishing for trout
Outdoor Skills
Teach sons archery, rock climbing, marksmanship, fishing, survival skills, and Catholic virtues
Vocations
Foster love for the priesthood and reverence for the sacrament of Matrimony
Service & Mercy
Support local parishes, priests, bishops, and community through works of mercy and service
VIRTUS. HONOR. FRATERNITAS.
Virtue. Honor. Fraternity.
Ready to begin the adventure? Find a troop near you or learn how to start one.