APOSTOLIC GUARD™IN SERVITIO
Faith. Protection. Truth.

Our 33 Standing Orders.

I

THE ELEVEN SPIRITUAL ORDERS

Our Duty to God and His Church

  1. Guard Your Soul. Protect your faith and honor the sacraments and sacred rites of Christ.
  2. Pray Every Day. Stay alert to anything that threatens your faith.
  3. Reject Sin and Evil. Never willingly serve evil or turn away from God.
  4. Speak God's Word Truthfully. Never knowingly add to or take away from His Word.
  5. Never Abandon Your Faith. Remain faithful to God until He calls you home.
  6. Obey Lawful Authority. Follow and pass on verified orders from Apostolic Guard™ leaders and the pastor you serve.
  7. Speak of Christ, Not Gossip. Share the Gospel and discuss others' faults only with those who can help.
  8. Defend the Faith. Report heresy, scandal, and disrespect toward sacred things.
  9. Ask for Spiritual Guidance. Contact your superior or clergy when you do not understand a spiritual matter.
  10. Honor What Is Sacred. Respect the Blessed Sacrament, churches, clergy, and the humble, in whom Christ is present.
  11. Stay Spiritually Alert. Watch for temptation, darkness, and despair. Test every spirit and accept nothing without proper spiritual authority.
II

THE ELEVEN PHYSICAL ORDERS

Our Duty to Protect and Serve

  1. Protect Those in Your Care. Guard clergy, the faithful, churches, and Church property.
  2. Stay Fit and Ready. Keep yourself physically trained, prepared, and alert.
  3. Report All Threats. Notify the proper authorities of threats, danger, or criminal activity.
  4. Warn Others of Danger. Pass on warnings, especially to those who may not receive help quickly.
  5. Never Abandon the Vulnerable. Stay until their safety is secured or another protector takes over.
  6. Obey the Law. Follow lawful Church and civil authority. Never give an unlawful order.
  7. Use Force Only as a Last Resort. Use only necessary and proportionate force. Never act out of revenge.
  8. Sound the Alarm. Warn others and call for help whenever danger or disorder threatens.
  9. Contact Your Superior. Ask for instructions when a situation is beyond your training or orders.
  10. Respect and Help Everyone. Treat all people with dignity and help the injured, whether friend or foe.
  11. Always Stay Watchful. Be especially alert at night and in crowds. Identify threats, challenge them lawfully, and protect the faithful.
III

THE ELEVEN INFORMATIONAL ORDERS

Our Duty to Protect the Truth

  1. Protect the Truth. Be responsible for the truth you know and can verify.
  2. Watch and Listen. Pay attention to what is said, published, and taught to the faithful.
  3. Report Dishonesty and Abuse. Report fraud, slander, impersonation, and those who exploit the vulnerable.
  4. Verify the Facts. Check information before accepting or repeating it as true.
  5. Stand by the Truth. Never abandon the truth because of threats, ridicule, pressure, or rewards.
  6. Keep Confidential Matters Private. Protect entrusted information and never reveal anything overheard in confession.
  7. Never Spread Falsehoods. Speak truthfully and base your opinions on reliable facts.
  8. Expose False Information. Report lies, deepfakes, impersonation, privacy violations, and false claims of Christian authority.
  9. Seek Expert Advice. Ask trusted clergy, leaders, or qualified experts when facts are unclear.
  10. Protect People's Privacy. Defend the dignity, reputation, and personal information of everyone, especially children.
  11. Question Before Sharing. Be especially careful with fast-moving, anonymous, or emotional information. Always check the source.

THE APOSTOLIC GUARD™ CODE

Eleven Spiritual Orders:
Guard the Faith.

Eleven Physical Orders:
Protect the Faithful.

Eleven Informational Orders:
Defend the Truth.

33 Orders. Three Sacred Duties. One Mission.

To Serve Christ, Protect His Church, and Defend the Truth.

APOSTOLIC GUARD™
IN SERVITIO
In Service to Christ and His Church