The Quest

Code of Knighthood for the Order of the Light

A True Knight is Honorable
A True Knight must accept responsibility for the one thing that is within his control, himself.
A True Knight must always keep their word, realizing that a person who's word is as good as their bond is held in high esteem by all.
A True Knight must never speak harshly or critically of a Brother or Sister, unless it be in private and tempered with the love we have for each other. Always speaking to him or her for the purpose of aiding him to be a better knight.
A True Knight must always rely on the “words of the Scroll” and lessons taught to him throughout the course of his Knightly career when deciding right from wrong.

A True Knight Shows Excellence
A True Knight must commit to excellence, and seek the highest level of excellence

in all aspects of his life.
A True Knight must always excel in his education, putting forth his best effort in all his lessons.
A True Knight must always excel in bearing, keeping his or her attitude and conduct above reproach, that others may have an honorable opinion of those “who follow the light

 and the author of the scroll”.

A True Knight has Courage
A True Knight must have the courage to stand up for those principles which he believes are right, especially in the presence of those who oppose the cardinal virtues of the Order of the Light.
A True Knight is never afraid to respectfully defend their own rights and those of others.
A True Knight shall always stand to defend the rights of the weak, the oppressed, and the downtrodden.

A True Knight is Loyal
A True Knight shall always remain loyal to the Order of the Light and the Scroll

by which we know truth.
A True Knight shall, at all times, remain loyal to his brothers.

A True Knight is Generous
A True Knight shall be generous with his time, always endeavoring to share his knowledge and experience with the younger Knight.
A True Knight shall always offer to help and assist whenever the need should require it.
A True Knight shall demonstrate his generosity anonymous and by example, placing the needs of others above his own.

A True Knight is Well-Spoken
A True Knight shall not engage in vulgarity.
A True Knight shall always be heard speaking favorably about the Order of the Light, the Scroll and his kingdom in general.

A True Knight is Discreet
A True Knight shall maintain all confidences entrusted to him.
A True Knight shall not engage in any conversation that demeans any woman in particular or women in general.
A True Knight shall not engage in slander, realizing that that which is unseen is unknown.
A True Knight shall keep to himself those things which are seen, but may cause physical or emotional damage to another.
A True Knight shall keep his relationship with his lady private, and not hold their relationship up to public scrutiny.

A True Knight is Pure
A True Knight shall not, in any manner, bring shame upon himself or the Order of the Light.
A True Knight shall not consume anything that hinders their fighting ability or thinking ability to the point of being useless to the land in which they serve.

A True Knight will keep his mind pure by taking every thought captive and filling his mind with the words of the Scroll.

A True Knight is Wise
A True Knight shall endeavor to use the tenets of the Scroll, the Order of the Light and the lessons of life to prevent foolish actions.
A True Knight shall always hold the tenet " Think twice before speaking once" as the basis for all his dealings with others.
A True Knight shall always attempt to apply practical knowledge to all of the situations he faces.

A True Knight is Courteous
A True Knight shall always take the time to display those courtesies which we all are entitled to,

remembering that familiarity does not serve as an exception.
A True Knight shall always attempt to make others feel welcome and appreciated when visiting the Knight's Lodge.
A True Knight shall be patient and understanding when working with a younger Knight or Squire.
A True Knight shall respect the fact that others have their own opinions, and not require them to adopt his own.

A True Knight will at all times respect the authority of those over him with attitude and actions.

A True Knight is Just
A True Knight shall not value himself above others or feel that he should be singled out

 for special treatment.
A True Knight shall refrain from judging others based on outward appearances or characteristics.
A True Knight shall treat all people with fairness and honesty, regardless of their station in life.
A True Knight shall, when asked to, mediate a dispute between two Knights,

judge fairly, honestly and without malice, taking into consideration the effects of his decision on his fellow knights and the Order of the Light.

This is our school name and logo:

Bible verses we have put on other shields on the wall are (each will be memorized in time):
Philippians 4:4-9
Ephesians 6:10-18
Galatians 5:22-26
2 Corinthians 10:3-6

I am putting other verses we memorize on small shields. Some of those are:
Philippians 2:14,15
Deuteronomy 5:16
The 10 Commandments in Exodus 20
Psalm 119:9-11
Psalm 1
Hebrews 4:12,13
Micah 6:8
Deuteronomy 6:4-6
2 Timothy 4:3-4
Matthew 6:22
Psalm 101:3
Psalm 119:1,37,105,9-11
Psalm 121
Psalm 139
Psalm 23
Psalm 25
Proverbs 3:6
and more I am quite sure!

So, the boys are in Squire training (late elementary and middle school). They have to pass several quests to get to knight training (which would be around the start of High School). Then after more quests their goal is to be knighted at graduation.

Dave created a quest game board on which their plastic knights achieve objectives toward the completion of the quest. These things are basic behaviors and skills they are working on. Such as doing their school work well, personal hygiene, getting along with others, honesty, respectful attitude, etc. If they achieve it but don't hold on to it with making it a habit then the dragon takes the castle or fortification and they have to get it back with real life actions. When they complete this quest (ie they have made these things habits) then they move on to another quest on a new game board. This moves them closer to completing their squire training and moving on to knighthood training.
 We use this book as an illustration of our mission.

 There is also a devotional to go with it. I am waiting for it to come.

This is a good book to go with this theme for parents:

 

You can read one of these at various stages of childhood. The first for younger children is The Dangerous Journey. Then the Little Pilgrim's progress for elementary readers. Then moving on to the full Pilgrims Progress in Modern English for the teen.