DeMolay is an organization dedicated to preparing young men to lead successful, happy, and productive lives. Basing its approach on timeless principles and practical, hands-on experience, DeMolay opens doors for young men aged 12 to 21 by developing the civic awareness, personal responsibility and leadership skills so vitally needed in society today. DeMolay combines this serious mission with a fun approach that builds important bonds of friendship among members in more than 1,000 chapters worldwide. more than 1,000 chapters worldwide. DeMolay teaches seven precepts or basic life principles upon which DeMolay members should base their lives: love of parents, reverence for sacred things, courtesy, comradeship, fidelity (faithfulness), cleanness, and patriotism. DeMolay has educational videos that address the issues young people face and the need to fight peer pressure and resist the other temptations that exist in our society. chools, police departments, church groups, and other organizations. The International DeMolay Congress is the Senate-style body of Youth Leaders representing all DeMolay members. DeMolay Appendant Organizations include Legion of Honor Precetories, Chevalier Courts, Knights of Procter, Squirres of the Round Table, and Parents' and Mother Clubs. DeMolay has chapters in several foreign countries including Canada, Brazil, Australia, Panama, Germany, Italy, Japan, and The Philippines.