Religious Emblems and Religion in Scouting
Scouting America shares a long history with a link to religion and reverence. From its “Duty to God” found in our Scout Oath, reminder that “A Scout is … Reverent” in the Scout Law, the Declaration of Religious Principle which starts sharing that “no member can grow into the best kind of citizen without recognizing […]
Sample Board of Review Questions
Tenderfoot: Ask the Scout some simple questions to help them relax. What is your favorite ice cream flavor? Favorite movie? Favorite book? After the Scout answers, then all the adults should answer as well. This is a great ice breaker to help the new Scout and to get to know them. What is the buddy […]
Chaplain Aide and Unit Chaplain
Think of chaplains and chaplain aides as facilitators of the 12th point of the Scout Law: A Scout is reverent. Think of the Advanced Unit Chaplain and Unit Chaplain Aide Training as a road map for these important roles. The weekend training course is for chaplains and chaplain aides of any faith. Chartered organization representatives may attend […]
Catholic Scouting
Catholic Religious Emblems Tigers, Wolves, and Bears – Light of Christ Bears and Webelos – Parvuli Dei Boy Scouts (must be in 7th grade or higher) – Ad Altare Dei Eastern Right Catholic Boy Scouts – Light is Life Ventures (ages 14-20) – Pope Pius XII Award For more information about Catholic Scouting Awards and Activities […]
Religious Emblem Honor Roll
Year Recipient Award Unit 2018 Joseph M. Bauer Msgr James E Dolan Award Commissioner A Sean Kelly Ad Altare Dei Troop 1 Rowen Manriquez Ad Altare Dei Troop 1 Matthew Ad Altare Dei Troop 1 Adam Reniick God and Me Pack 36 Yonathan Remick God and Family Pack 36 Luke Williams Ad Altare Dei Troop […]
Scouts BSA Advancement
Go to the current Scouts BSA requirements found at scouting.org ADVANCEMENT THROUGH RANKS Scouts BSA Scouts advance through ranks starting with the Scout rank, demonstrating basic Scout skills and a basic understanding of the Scout Oath and Law, and Scouts BSA program. From there, scouts are able to earn their Tenderfoot, Second Class, First Class, […]
Advancement & Awards
Scouting America Mission Statement The mission of the Scouting America is to prepare young people to make ethical and moral choices over their lifetimes by instilling in them the values of the Scout Oath and Scout Law. The Aims of Scouting Every Scouting activity moves the youth toward four basic aims: character development, citizenship training, […]