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BS-208 "Youth Religious Knot"
Greater Alabama Council
2010 University of Scouting
University of Alabama, Huntsville
Huntsville, AL
March 6, 2009
Dr. Rich Goodwin
Talakto District Training Chairman
[email protected]
(256) 450 0152
Agenda
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Learning Objectives
The Basics
Religious Emblems for Youth
Adult Role and Recognition
The Role of Religion in Scouting
Special Opportunities
Conclusion
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A Scout is Reverent
Reverence to God and reverence for one's
neighbor and reverence for oneself as a
servant of God, is the basis of every form
of religion. The method of expression of
reverence to God varies with every sect
and denomination. What sect or
denomination a boy belongs to depends,
as a rule on his parents' wishes. It is they
who decide. It is our business to respect
their wishes and to second their efforts to
inculcate reverence, what ever form of the
religion the boy professes.
Robert Baden-Powell, Aids to
Scoutmastership
On my honor, I promise to do my duty, to God and my country...
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Learning Objectives
• Understand the role of
religion in Scouting
• Understand the religious
emblems program
• Understand how to provide
religious opportunities in
Scout events
Religious Awards--A Scout is Reverent. Most faiths offer religious
education programs for Cub Scouts and Leaders, with awards presented
to those who learn about their faith. We’ll help you get started in this
exciting program and integrate it into your Den and Pack program.
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The Basics
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Statement of Religious Principle
The Boy Scouts of America (BSA)
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. 28-501K
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Religious Emblems Program.
From its inception, Scouting has stressed
obedience to God. This is reflected in the Cub
Scout Promise, Scout Oath, and Explorer Code.
– BSA does not define the form or practice
of religion. Rather, its stresses values and
ideals which complete most faiths.
– Religious institutions are the largest
category of charter organizations
For Cub Scouts. Most religious bodies have
specific programs for the different stages of
Cub Scouts. The religious body establishes the
requirements and Scouting acknowledges the
achievement with a religious emblem worn on
the Scout Uniform
For Adults. Religious emblems for adult
recognize exceptional service to youth
Wearing the Awards. Service uniform: knot
with appropriate device. Dress: medal
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How do I start?
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Step 1: Youth members must obtain
the specific booklet for their religion
Step 2: Parents must review the
program guidelines
Step 3: Families should talk to their
religious leaders 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
Resources
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BSA Handout
Duty to God brochure
Letter to Parents
http://www.praypub.org/main_frameset.htm
1-800-933-7729
There are scripts, slides, and a video… guess where?
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Jewish Youth Awards
MACCABEE (Tiger Cubs/Cub Scouts)
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From Judah Maccabee and his brothers who led the
military and religious struggle against the Syrian king,
Antiochus. Their revolt ended victoriously in the
rededication of the Temple in Jerusalem in 168 B.C.E.
the holiday of Hanukkah celebrates that victory
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A bronze pendant depicting the Menorah attached to a
bronze bar pin that carries the word "Maccabee".
ALEPH (Cub Scouts/Webelos Scouts)
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Help Jewish boys who are Cub Scouts advance in the
knowledge and practice of Jewish religious living
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Bronze pendant representing an open Torah scroll and
the Eternal Light attached to a bronze bar pin that
carries the Hebrew letters "Aleph" and the word
"Aleph".
NER TAMID (Boy Scouts/Venturers)
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A pendant representing the Eternal Light attached to a
blue-and-white ribbon and a bronze bar pin that carries
the inscription "Ner Tamid" in Hebrew and "Eternal
Light" in English.
Etz Chaim Award
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The Tree of Life. Designed for Boy Scouts in high school,
ages 14 to 17, and registered Venturers ages 14 to 20.
The purpose of the award is to encourage the young
adult to explore adult Jewish roles in the context of
family, community, and Jewish people.
Scout Sabbath offers an opportunity
for worshippers to honor Scouts and
Scouters, as well as to learn more
themselves about the value of
Scouting as a youth program
chartered to a Jewish organization. It
gives a rabbi a framework to address
Scouts directly, in addition to
speaking about Scouting to the
congregation
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Catholic Youth Awards
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Protestant Youth Awards
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God and Me
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God and Family
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Girls and boys in grades 4 & 5 are eligible to participate
Each participant must have his or her own copy of the student workbook. A pastor's signature
is required on the application/order form
The new God and Family curriculum is designed to help youth understand the importance of
family and God’s role in a healthy family. The God and Family Program provides an
opportunity for young people and their families to explore their faith together
God and Church
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Girls and boys in grades 1, 2 & 3 are eligible to participate
Each participant must have his or her own copy of the Student Workbook. A pastor's signature
is required on the application/order form
The new God and Me curriculum is designed to help children become best friends with Jesus
and tell their story of “God and Me” together
Girls and boys in grades 6-8 are eligible to participate
This program requires that students have original workbooks and present their work to the
pastor for final approval
The God and Church program will lead young people on a journey. It will be a faith journey
with three parts: meeting Jesus, worshiping God, and witnessing and ministering for Christ
God and Life
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Young women and men in grades 9-12
Each participant must have his or her own copy of the student workbook. A pastor's signature
is required on the application/order form
The God and Life program is the fourth program in the God and Country Series. It is a
reflective type of curriculum: students will study the lives of men and women in the Bible and
discover what their lives teach them about God.
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Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints
Duty to God
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Cub Scout/Webelos Scout: Faith in God
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Boy Scout, Varsity Scout, and Venture: On My Honor
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You may begin to work on the Faith in God Award when you turn eight years old. To earn the
award, complete the requirements in this guidebook before your twelfth birthday. Your parents
and Primary leaders can help you with the activities*
Faith in God: Note - we are advised that the medal is no longer issued. New requirements are
at www.lds.org. We are told you should navigate to these requirements by going to gospel
library, then curriculum, then primary, then Faith In God for Boys. The boys have to do seven
goals that are marked in their booklets with a square knot symbol.
Discontinued
Complete the requirements for one of the “Duty to God” certificates (Deacon, Teacher, or
Priest)
Achieve Star Rank
Adult Recognition: On My Honor
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Be registered and participate in a Church-sponsored Scouting unit.
Be at least 21 years of age.
Have served a minimum of three years in the Aaronic Priesthood or Primary.
Be thoroughly familiar with the Aaronic Priesthood or Primary program, as shown in an
interview with the bishop.
Be worthy, as shown in an interview with the bishop.
Complete the basic training for Scouting leaders
*http://www.lds.org/childrenresources/FaithInGodBoys.pdf
LDS Relationships
36 South State Street
Suite 1175
Salt Lake City, UT 84111-1401
801-530-0004
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Adult Roles
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Adult Counselor
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,
and it is the young people who do all the
work
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A Gentle Caution: You may have to
purchase and review the materials and
then explain the pastor, priest, or
rabbi’s role to them.
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.
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Adult Recognition
Adult Religious Award Criteria
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Leadership in the Church
Youth Ministry through the Church
Leadership in the Youth Agency
Training: List adult training programs of the
youth agency completed by the nominee
 Service to Youth through the Youth Agency
 Promotion of Youth Agency Units
 Outstanding Contributions
Jewish SHOFAR
A silver Ner Tamid
pendant superimposed
on a silver Shofar,
suspended from a blueand-white ribbon.
Recognize outstanding
service by adults
Catholic
•Bronze Pelican for adult Scout leaders in some dioceses
•St. George emblem for adult Scout leaders
•Silver St. George emblem for adult Scout leaders working at the national level
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Wearing the Award
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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. 00926,(C) first-level
emblem (God and Me, Maccabee) earned as a Tiger
Cub or Cub Scout
– Webelos Scout device, No. 00932, (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. 00927,(D) emblem earned as a
Boy Scout
– Explorer device, No. 00930, (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
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Youth, Adult, Family, Church
BSA Family Award: Complete, w/in 12-month period, requirements 1
and 2 plus three more of the remaining. As a family:
– Decide how many times each month you will meet to achieve the
Boy Scouts of America Family Award. Make a commitment.
– Improve skills discussed in six or more of the 14 Family Talk areas.
– Plan and participate in one or more family outings.
– Start one new family tradition.
– Do a "Good Turn" for an individual, a group, or your community
(elderly, needy, handicapped, nursing home, charitable fund-raisers,
cleanup days, etc.)
– Attend religious services of your choice at least once each month.
– Attend or participate in at least two Scouting activities or functions
(Scouting shows, pinewood derby, Scouting banquets, flag-raising
ceremonies, etc.).
– Identify your local BSA council and neighborhood Cub Scout pack.
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Religious Thread in Cub Scouts
Tiger Cubs:
Webelos: Your Religious Duties
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1. Know your family.
– 1. Discuss your family’s traditions.
2. Know your Community.
– 7. Visit a place of worship different from
your own.
– 8. Invite your pastor or rabbi to dinner
Wolf Achievement 11: Duty to God
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Talk with parents about duty to God
Give ideas about showing religious beliefs
Help church, synagogue, or fellowship
Bear Achievement 1: Ways We Worship
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Practice your religion as taught
How do I worship God? Prayer, study, acts
Earn the religious emblem of your faith or
Do two of the following:
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Attend the church, synagogue, mosque, or other
religious organization of your choice; tell what
you learned.
Tell how your religious beliefs fit in with the Scout
Oath and Scout Law, and discuss with your family
With your religious leader, list and do two things
you think will help you draw nearer to God
Pray to God daily as taught for 1 month
Under the direction of your religious leader, do an
act of service for someone
List at least two ways in which you believe you
have been a good example and lived in
accordance with your religious beliefs
Bear Achievement 2: Emblems of Faith
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Earn the religious emblem of your faith
• Cub Scout Promise
• Openings and Closings
• Blue and Gold
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Religious Thread in Boy Scouts
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Scout Promise
Pledge of Allegiance
Openings and Closings
Campfires
Graces
Inspirational Songs
The Scout Religious Service
Service Projects
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Chaplain’s Aide
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Assists the troop chaplain with religious services at troop
activities.
Tells Scouts about the religious emblem program for their
faith.
Makes sure religious holidays are considered during troop
program planning
Helps plan for religious observance in troop activities.
Sets a good example
Enthusiastically wears the Scout uniform correctly
Lives by the Scout Oath and Law
Shows Scout Spirit
Scout’s Own Service
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Duty to God Promotion Patch
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Purpose: To learn about and promote religious
emblems
Requirements:
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Attend or make a presentation on religious
emblems
and make a commitment to Duty to God
Eligibility: Both youth and adults of all faiths
For more information:
– Full Color Puzzle Patch Brochure
– Duty to God Resources DVD
– Printable Order Form - Rev. 3/08
– Frequently Asked Questions
– Anchor Patch News Release-12/06
– Price Discounts
– Duty to God Patch T-Shirt
– Commemorative Patch - *Special Limited
Edition
– Donate to this Program ($100 donation)
– http://www.praypub.org/
Make a commitment to Duty to God: Making a commitment to Duty to God can mean
talking to your clergy about earning your religious emblem, presenting information to your
congregation, helping younger Scouts learn about religious emblems, etc.
Resources
P.R.A.Y.
11123 S. Towne Square, Ste. B
St. Louis, MO 63123-7816
Toll Free Phone: 1-800-933-7729 (no change)
New Ph: 314-845-3318
New Fax: 314-845-0038
http://www.praypub.org/
Roman Catholic
Diocese of Birmingham, AL, Chairman
Mr. John Refieuna
1018 Antietam Road
Huntsville, AL 35803-2310
256-882-2342 (home)
Jewish: National Jewish Committee on Scouting,
1325 West Walnut Hill Lane
PO Box 152079, Irving, TX 75015-2079
http://www.shamash.org/scouts/
LDS: Church Distribution Center,
1999 West 1700 South,
Salt Lake City UT 84104, 800-537-5923
Islam: National Islamic Committee on Scouting,
PO Box 51931, Indianapolis IN 46251-0931
http://usscouts.org/scoutduty/index.html
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Final Exam
• What are the Religious Recognition Programs and who creates
them?
• How do I find out which religious groups have created Religious
Recognition Programs?
• I have a troop with children of all different faiths. How can I include
the religious recognition programs for my troop?
• Do the children have to belong to a church or synagogue?
• Why doesn't my church or synagogue know about the Religious
Recognition Programs?
• If the religious growth 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 child on these programs?
• How long does it take?
• Where should the award be presented?
• Where can I obtain the materials?
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Who was St. George???
Soldier, Martyr.
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Feast Day: 23 April
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Tortured, beheaded, c.304 Lydda, Palestine;
Golden Legend.
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Slew dragon near Silena, Libya. Hearing the story of a princess was
to be eaten, he crossed himself, rode to battle against the serpent,
and killed it
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George then held forth with a magnificent sermon, converted the
locals. Given a large reward by the king, he distributed it to the
poor, then rode away.
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Due to his chivalrous behavior (protecting women, fighting evil,
dependence on faith and might of arms, largesse to the poor),
venerated in 10th C
Eusebius of Caesarea (c. 322). A soldier of noble birth who was put to
death under Diocletian at Nicomedia on 23 April, 303
Acts of St George (5th century Eastern Church).
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Held the rank of tribune in the Roman army and was beheaded by
Diocletian for protesting against the Emperor's persecution of
Christians
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An example of bravery in defense of the poor and the defenseless
and of the Christian faith.
Patron Saint of Scouting
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Chosen by Baden-Powell
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Baden-Powell recounted in Scouting for Boys that the Knights of
the Round Table 'had as their patron saint St George because he
was the only one of all the saints who was a horseman. He is the
patron saint of cavalry, from which the word chivalry is derived'.
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On St George's Day, scouts are bidden to remember their Promise
and the Scout Law.
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Baden Powell Thoughts
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,
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Questions???
www.praypub.org
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