Transcript God & Country

Duty to God
To Serve God
Worship God
God & Country =
Religious Emblems & Awards
Program (REAP)
• A. Created by the national church bodies through
Programs of Religious Activities with Youth
(P.R.A.Y.) headquartered in St. Louis, MO –
For more info, go to praypub.org
• B. Includes emblems/awards which are approved
for wear on the official uniforms of:
Boy Scouts – since 1945 (over 63 years)
Girl Scouts – since 1976
God and Country =
More than just an award
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Christian education
Family involvement
Getting to know the Pastor
Service projects
Community outreach
Real results / changed lives
Eligibility requirements
• A. For members of all churches.
• B. Boys and girls, grades 1-12.
• C. Resources are specific to each type
of Religious Group.
• D. Students are required to present
their work to the Religious Leader for
final approval.
Four levels:
1. God and Me – grades 1-3
2. God and Family – grades 4-5
This presentation today is on:
3. God and Church – grades 6-8 (GC)
4. God and Life – grades 9-12 (GL)
• Our Troop is leading GC & GL programs
Now.
• Sign ups & program starts are NOW.
• Awards on Scout Sunday
Curriculum booklets
• A. Student Workbook
• B. Counselor Manual
(for Religious Leader or Counselor
approved by Religious Leader)
• C. Adult Mentor Workbook
• Resources: www.praypub.org
God and Church
God and Church
(grades 6-8)
God and Church
a. Seven lessons,
3 Projects,
3 week Bible reading
b. Requires 10-11
meetings with Adult
Mentor/Student to
complete.
God and Church
c. Theme: “Journey to
Meet Christ”
d. Activities include
learning more about
your church’s history,
leadership, people,
ministries, programs.
God and Church Recognitions:
Medal worn on uniform
Patch worn on uniform
or green sash or vest.
Pin worn on uniform- also use as
Mother’s pin on rank pin ribbon.
God and Church Recognitions:
Mother’s or
Adult Mentor &
student’s necklace or Counselor Lapel Pin
bracelet charm
Embroidered
Neckerchief
Adult Mentor &
Counselor patches
Frameable Certificates
signed for Student &
Adult Mentor
God and Life
God and Life
(grades 9-12)
God and Life
a. Five Lessons,
Five Projects,
90 days Bible reading
b. Requires 3-5 months to
complete
c. Based on the life of Paul
God and Life Recognitions
Medal worn on uniform
Patch worn on uniform
or green sash or vest.
Pin worn on uniform- also use as Mother’s
pin on rank pin ribbon.
God & Life Recognitions:
Mother’s or student’s Adult Mentor &
necklace or
Counselor Lapel Pins
bracelet charm
Adult Mentor &
Counselor Patches
Frameable Certificates
for Student &
Adult Mentor
Religious knots are worn
above the left pocket.
Scout
Scouter
You may earn more than 1 award and affix
special pin on your previously earned knot.
Circle Ten Council REAP
19 Districts
70,000 scouts
430 Religious Emblems &
Awards earned each year
19 Church Denominations
How to get started?
• Step 1: Inform your Patrol Leader.
Participants must obtain the specific booklet for their
religion. Available at Scoutfitter or order online at
praypub.org.
• 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 Student, Adult Mentor, & Counselor start
meeting together regularly and work through the
booklets.
By viewing this presentation,
you have earned 2 of these
4 integral patches.
Put your name on
the Attendance List.
Troop pays for
patch.
3
2008-09
4
2009-10
For Scouts
& Scouters
2
2007-08
1
Anchor
patchAvailable
every year
Questions?
Ask your Patrol Leader.
Contact your Council REAP Chairman
• [email protected]
• 972-971-7407 cell 24/7
Go to www.praypub.org
Complete by end of January
Group Meeting dates if preferred to
be announced.
Awards on Scout Sunday,
1st Sunday in February.
For more information on the REAP, go
to our Troop 125 Website
Troop125.org
1. Eagle rank =
Highest level in Scouting.
2. Religious Emblems & Awards =
Highest level in Religious Activities in Scouting.
3. Troop 125 is a Christ-centered Troop.
4. Should earning a religious emblem & award
be a priority to each member of this Troop?
What will you do?