1. - A Scout is Reverent - Religious Emblems Program

2. Reverence
“The method of expression of reverence to God varies with every sect and denomination It is our business to respect [parents] wishes and to second their efforts to inculcate reverence whatever form of religion the boy professes.”
BADEN-POWELL, AIDS TO SCOUTMASTERSHIP
Lord Baden-Powell, Founder of the Boy Scout Movement

3. - Question - Is Your BSA Unit Chartered by a Faith Based Organization
- Question - Is Your BSA Unit Chartered by a Faith Based Organization? e.g. Parish, Parish School, Knights of Columbus, Knights of St. Peter Claver, etc.

4. Learning Objectives Understand the role of religion in Scouting
Understand the BSA religious emblems program
Understand how to provide religious opportunities in Scout events

5. Statement of Religious Principle
The Basics
Statement of Religious Principle
The Boy Scouts of America maintains that no member can grow into the best kind of citizen without recognizing an obligation to God and, therefore, recognizes the religious element in the training of the member, but is absolutely non-sectarian in its attitude toward that religious training.
The Boy Scouts of America's policy is that the home and the organization or group with which the member is connected shall give definite attention to religious life. Only persons willing to subscribe to this Declaration of Religious Principle and to the Bylaws of the Boy Scouts of America shall be entitled to certificates of leadership.
Adult Registration Application B.S.A. No K

6. Religious Emblems Program
The Basics
Religious Emblems Program
To encourage members to grow stronger in their faith, most religious bodies have developed specific programs for the different stages of Scouts.
The religious body establishes the requirements.
The Boy Scouts of America, with prior approval of these specific programs, acknowledges achievement with a religious emblem which BSA allows to be worn on the official Scout uniform.

7. - Question - Does Your Scouting Unit Promote Religious Emblem Programs?

8. - Did you know ?-

9. How do I get started?
Step 1: Obtain the specific activity book per the scout’s particular religion
Step 2: Parents must review the program guidelines.
Note: Some books and programs may be facilitated as Parent-Scout while others may require trained, Councilor-Scout
Step 3: Families should talk to their religious leader(s) and show them the booklet before beginning any program
Step 4: The youth member needs to complete the requirements, obtain the proper signatures, and follow the instructions to order the emblem
Note: The average cost of any of
these activity books is $5.00
Note: They can be purchased at most Scout Shops as well as ScoutStuff.org

10. Catholic Youth Awards
Light of Christ: This emblem is awarded to Tiger Cubs and Wolf Scouts
Parvuli Dei: This emblem is awarded to Bear Scouts and Webelos Scouts
Ad Altare Dei: This emblem is awarded to Boy Scouts
Light Is Life: This recognition is designed for Boy Scouts of the Eastern-Rite Catholic Churches.
Pope Pius XII. Scouts of high-school age and young men and women who are Venturers are eligible for this award.

11. Protestant Youth Awards
God and Me: For Tiger Cubs and Cub Scouts, grades one through three
God and Family: For fourth- and fifth-grade Cub Scouts and Webelos Scouts
God and Church: For sixth- to eighth-grade Boy Scouts and Varsity Scouts
God and Life: For older Boy Scouts, Varsity Scouts, and female and male Venturers

12. Jewish Youth Awards
Maccabee: For Tiger Cubs and Cub Scouts, grades one through three
Aleph: For Cub Scouts and Webelos, grades three through five
Ner Tamid: This emblem is awarded to Boy Scouts
Etz Chaim: (Tree of Life) Award is designed for Boy Scouts in high school, ages 14 to 18, and registered Venturers, ages 14 to 20.

13. Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints
Faith in God: For Tiger Cubs and Cub Scouts and Webelos
On My Honor: This emblem is awarded to Boy Scouts, Venturers, and Varsity Scouts

14. Shows of Faith within the Unit
Recite the Scout Oath
Say Grace before Camp Meals
Inspirational Campfire Songs
The Scout Religious Service
Service Projects
Scout Sunday Mass
February 7th
2016
10:00AM
Divine Mercy
Catholic Church
Faribault, MN
Cub Scouts in Pack 306 participated in Scout Sunday Mass officiated by Fr. Kevin Finnegan and Fr. Eric Lundgren at Divine Mercy Church on Sunday, February 2, 2014.

15. Religious Thread in Cub Scouts
Rank
Defined Adventures
Elective
Adventures
Adventure Recognition Device
Tiger 6 1
Belt Loops
Wolf
Bear
Webelos 5 2
Pins
Arrow of Light 4 3
7 Adventures = Rank Advancement
-- Each includes a family-based “Duty to God” adventure
Bear Adventure: Fellowship and Duty to God
Do either requirement 1 OR requirement 2.
1. Earn the religious emblem of your faith.
2. Complete 2a and at least two of requirements 2b–2d
Webelos Adventure: Duty to God and You
1. Earn the religious emblem of your faith for Webelos Scouts, if you have not.
2. Complete at least three of requirements 2a-2d:

16. Religious Thread in Boy Scouts
Rank
Rank Requirements
Tenderfoot
Demonstrate Scout spirit by living the Scout Oath and Scout Law. Tell how you have done your duty to God and how you have lived four different points of the Scout Law in your everyday Life.
____________ ____________ ____________ ____________
Second Class
First Class
Star
Demonstrate Scout spirit by living the Scout Oath and Scout Law. Tell how you have done your duty to God and how you have lived the Scout Oath and Scout Law in your everyday life.
Life
Eagle
Tell how you have done your duty to God, how you have lived the Scout Oath and Scout Law in your everyday life, and how your understanding of the Scout Oath and Scout Law will guide your life in the future. List on your Eagle Scout Rank Application the names of individuals who know you personally and would be willing to provide a recommendation on your behalf, including parents, guardians, religious, educational, employer (if employed), and two other references.
** Ranks also incorporate requirements for service hours and reflections on the significance.

17. - Question - So Which Does the Scout Earn – a Belt Loop, Badge, or Religious Emblem?

18. Wearing the Awards
For formal occasions, wear the medal pin on the left pocket
For other occasions, wear the religious emblem square knot with appropriate devices
Miniature device worn with the youth religious emblem square knot indicates emblem(s) earned as a youth:
Wear Cub Scout device, No ,(C) first-level emblem (Light of Christ, God and Me, Maccabee) earned as a Tiger Cub or Cub Scout
Webelos Scout device, No , (K)for second-level emblem (God and Family, Parvuli Dei, Faith in God, Light of the World, Aleph, etc.) earned as a Webelos Scout;
Boy Scout Device, No ,(D) emblem earned as a Boy Scout
Explorer device, No , (G) emblem earned as an Explorer or older Boy Scout or Varsity Scout
Only one knot is worn, but any combination of devices may be worn on the same knot

19. Adult Roles Adult Counselor Adult Mentor Program
Usually a minister, priest, or rabbi
Some programs may allow the pastor to designate a lay leader or other adult in the church to teach the course
The counselor serves as an instructor who gives assignments to the young people.
It is the young people who complete the requirements.
Adult Mentor Program
An optional program for parents.
Parents must work under the supervision of the pastor or counselor as "student"
Complete the Adult Mentor Packet. Helps them focus on role as mentor.
Meet with their counselor to review their work and to discuss the issues raised
Work with their children to complete God and Country Student Workbook
Meet with their counselor after completing each section in workbook
Order the recognition items from P.R.A.Y. With forms signed by pastor.
Upon completion of program, plan a recognition ceremony in the church to celebrate your accomplishments.

20. Adult Recognition
To encourage adult members to grow stronger in their faith.
The religious body establishes the requirements.
Common requirements include tenure, dedicated service to youth, and peer recommendation
The Boy Scouts of America, with prior approval of these specific programs, acknowledges achievement with a religious emblem which BSA allows to be worn on the official Scout uniform.

21. - Question - Is There Anyone That I Can Talk With?

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Rolling Hills District Points of Contact
Wendy Smith, District Religious Emblems Coordinator
Boy Scout Troop 328
Unit Religious Emblem Coordinator
Le Sueur, MN
Shane Pemrick, ACCS Trained Counselor
Cub Scout Pack 306
Faribault, MN
Cory Caron, ACCS Trained Counselor
Lori Nelson, ACCS Trained Counselor
Boy Scout Troop 325
Elko | New Market, MN
Tim Rousseau , ACCS Trained Counselor
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23. Discussion (Quiz)
What are the Religious Emblem Programs and who creates them?
How do I find out which religious groups have created a Program?
I have a Unit with scouts of all different faiths. How can I include the religious emblem programs for my Unit?
Do the scouts have to belong to a church or synagogue?
If the Religious Emblem Program for my faith has more than one level (for the different grade levels), may I earn all of these levels?
How do I start my scout on these programs?
Where can I obtain the materials?
How long does it take?
Where should the award be presented?

24. Thank You for Promoting Religious Emblems
I believe that God put us in this jolly world to be happy and enjoy life. Happiness does not come from being rich, nor merely being successful in your career, nor by self-indulgence…
But the real way to get happiness is by giving out happiness to other people. Try and leave this world a little better than you found it and when your turn comes to die, you can die happy in feeling that at any rate you have not wasted your time but have done your best. “Be Prepared” in this way, to live happy and to die happy - stick to your Scout Promise always - even after you have ceased to be a boy - and God help you to do it.
Your friend,