Transcript Boy Scouts & Religious Awards

Boy Scouts & Religious
Emblems Programs
Program information,
promotion and resources
Objectives:

Explain the relationship between the
religious emblems and Boy Scouting
 List resources that help promote religious
emblems
 Explain the difference between youth
awards and adult recognitions
What are religious emblems?
Religious emblems are:

Created by the national religious groups for
their youth
 Recognized by BSA who allows the
recognitions to worn on the uniform
 Optional programs for youth members to
complete with the help of their families and
religious leaders
Why promote religious
emblems?
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Religious emblems help youth members
fulfill their Duty to God
 Religious emblems can help strengthen
partnerships with faith communities
How do we get started on
these programs?
4 simple steps to start your
religious emblems program
1. Youth members must obtain the
specific booklet for their religion.

Check with your council store or contact the
religious organization directly.
 Each youth member needs his or her own
booklet to document progress.
 Some religions offer adult manuals for
counselors and mentors.
2.Parents must review the
program guidelines.

Some programs require participants to be official
“members” of the religious institution.
 Age/grade requirements vary from program to
program.
 Each program sets its own guidelines as to who
may serve as counselor. Some programs require
clergy to serve as counselors; other programs
allow parents or other family members to serve as
counselors.
3.Families should talk to their religious
leaders and show them the booklet
before beginning any program.
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Most programs require that they be
completed under the auspices of that
religious organization.
 Many programs require the signature of the
local religious leader.
4. The youth member needs to complete
the requirements, obtain the proper
signatures, and follow the instructions to
order the emblem.

These emblems are not available from your local
council store (follow instructions in your booklet).
 The emblem should be presented in a meaningful
ceremony, preferably in the member’s religious
institution.
 The award can be presented at anytime of the year.
Boy Scout Sunday/Sabbath in February is a perfect
time to recognize recipients.
What are adult awards?

Adult recognitions are by nomination only.
 Adult awards usually require a minimum
number of years of service.
How can you promote
religious emblems?
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Promote the religious emblems of all faiths.
 Understand that promoting religious
emblems means providing information, not
religious instruction.
 Make a presentation at your Roundtable /
Training event.
 Make a presentation to your Scouting Unit
and parents.
Resources

Duty to God color brochure (No. 05-879D)
 Unit leader scripts
 Promoting Duty to God: Religious
Emblems Video
Please visit http://www.praypub.org for these and other resources.