Trail of Faith Award

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Historical Preparation:

Complete all of the Following:

□  Read 3 pioneer stories/articles of the Willie or Martin’s  handcart Companies. Learn how they showed faith, obediance, & courage. Share what you learned in FHE.
□  Learn about a pioneer from your own family. (They don’t have to have crossed the plains.) Fill out a four  generation pedigree chart of your ancestors.
□  Learn Trek Song & Family Hymn (learn to lead)
□  Watch the movie “17 Miracles”
□  Learn about the pioneer you will be walking for during trek
□  Give encouragement to someone in your Trek family each day while on Trek.

Complete Three of the following:

□  Read a book about the pioneers.
□  Practice pioneer cooking (Dutch Oven)
□  Complete requirements for Geneology Merit Badge
□  Watch Legacy or The Joseph Smith movie
□  Attend the TC Christensen fireside - July 17
□  Read The First Vision in Joseph Smith History.
□  Provide 3 acts of service while on the trek.
□  Pray to receive spiritual promptings while on trek.
□  Read your Patriarchal Blessing and record your blessings and promises.
□  Help make your Trek pioneer clothing.

Spiritual Preparation:

Complete all of the Following:

□  Fast before trek for the spirit to be with you during Trek.
□  Attend the temple once a month or 4 times total before Trek.
□  Read scriptures 10 min a day / 5 days a week
□  Read the article “You Have Nothing to Fear from the Journey” by Elder Ballard.
□  3 Day Sacrifice “What can you give up?”

Sacrifice was a big part of the pioneers’ lives. They left everything behind to follow the Prophet and move west. They left their families, friends, and homes to do what the Lord would have them do. As a requirement for this award, and to attempt to understand what the pioneers experienced, we’d like you to give up something that is important to you. Whether it is watching television, talking on your cell phone, playing video games, or drinking soda pop, give it up for 3 consecutive days. This will help you spiritually prepare for the Trek. If at first you don’t succeed, try, try again!
Examples Include: Give up Texting, Ipod/MP3 Player, TV, Radio, Video Games, Facebook or your Cell Phone. Chips, Soda Pop, Cookies, Ice Cream, Fast Food, Candy, or Sugar.

□  Read any 2 of the following articles:

• “The Refiner’s Fire” by James E Faust
• “Faith in Every Footstep: The Epic Pioneer Journey” Ensign, May 1997
• “Faith in Every Footstep” by Robert L Backman
• “Following the Pioneers” by Dallin H. Oaks
• “A Priceless Heritage” by James E. Faust
• “They Came by Handcart” by Paul H. Peterson
• “Sacrifice” by Dallin H. Oaks
• “Heeding the Voice of the Prophets” by President Dieter F. Uchtdorf

Physical Preparation:

May:

□  Select/Buy socks and a good pair of shoes, to start breaking them in for Trek.
□  Walk, Run, Bike or Exercise for at least 30 minutes, 2 times a week. (8 times in May)
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June:

□  Walk, Run, Bike or Exercise for at least 30 minutes, 3 times a week. (12 times in June)
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□  Complete a 5 mile hike or walk.

July:

□  Walk, Run, Bike or Exercise for at least 45 minutes, 4 times a week. (16 times in July)
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□  Complete a 10 mile hike or walk.
□  Bucket prepared with everything on packing list.
□  Last week of July, drink at least 80oz. of water daily.

August:

□  Walk, Run, Bike or Exercise for at least 45 minutes, 4 times the first week of Aug.
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□  First week of Aug, drink at least 80oz. of water daily.


** PLEASE DO NOT WALK OR RUN ALONE **