Once a youngling had their lightsaber, they could train in combat and, in time, become a Padawan apprentice and begin to shadow a Jedi Knight until the time came to earn their own rank. The Gathering was one of the first rituals of the Jedi Order, existing for thousands of years and becoming a crucial aspect of the road to Knighthood. This ancient ritual taught younglings to face their fear, trust their instincts and find their calling in the force. One of the many tasks thrust upon force-sensitive children who have been taken in by the Jedi Academy is The Gathering. The process of a youngling graduating to the rank of Jedi Knight is a long and arduous one, with many wide-ranging tasks and unique challenges. RELATED: Star Wars: Obi-Wan & Ahsoka's Disney+ Shows Can Redeem Hayden Christensen's Anakin The process has been depicted in shows such as The Clone Wars and games like Jedi: Fallen Order. The lightsaber was first introduced early on in the very first Star Wars film, but their construction was first conceptualized in a deleted scene cut from Return of the Jedi. From fighting to falling in love, every aspect of a Jedi's life is controlled, but one rule that sparks some interesting discussion for the organization is the requirement that Jedi personally craft their own lightsaber.

The Jedi Order is both a military unit and a religious sect, which means they are absolutely packed with rules and regulations.

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