The Federation of North-American Explorers (FNE) is a

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faith-based, outdoor youth movement in

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and the

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based on the methods of

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and Venerable Jacques Sevin, SJ. It was founded in 1999 and serves more than 1100 members in 31 active groups throughout North America. The association is a member of the

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. However, due to fundamental differences in the values and ideals of the FNE and those of scouting as it has developed in North America, the FNE program stresses that they are ''Explorers'' and not scouts.

Program

The association is divided in four sections according to age. These ages are the same for both the male and the female programs, both of which are separated by age and gender. The age level groups are: *Otters, ages 6 to 7 *Timber Wolves, ages 8 to 12 *Explorers, ages 12 to 16 *Wayfarers, ages 17 to 24

Program Extent and Pontifical Recognition

Although the FNE program in North America is limited to its 31 groups and approximately 1100 members, it is one of the 21 national associations that make up the

(UIGSE-FSE). Combined, these countries account for more than 65,000 members. In 2003, the UIGSE-FSE received official recognition from the Vatican's

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as an International Association of the Faithful of Pontifical Right. In 2008, the association was further recognized in a letter from Vatican Secretary Josef Clemens, where he thanked them for their efforts.

References

External links

* http://fneexplorers.com Official Website {{Scout continent, North America Scouting and Guiding in Canada Non-aligned Scouting organizations in the United States

Program

Program Extent and Pontifical Recognition

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