Duty to GOD Religious Emblems Programs Available to Members of the A is reverent. He is reverent toward God. He is faithful in his religious duties and respects the convictions of others in matters of custom and religion. To encourage members to grow stronger in their faith, religious groups have developed the following religious emblems programs. The Boy Scouts of America has approved of these programs and allows the emblems to be worn on the official uniform. The various religious groups administer the programs. Check with your local council service center or contact the religious organization directly to obtain the curriculum booklets.

Materials with a Boy Scouts of America supply number are available from your local council service center or from the BSA National Distribution Center toll-free at 800-323-0732. S = Student material C = Counselor material M = Adult mentor material 1The Religious Life Bronze Award is part of the Venturing advancement program. This youth award is not part of the BSA religious emblems programs. For additional information, refer to the Venturer/ Handbook, No. 33494, available from local council service centers or the BSA National Distribution Center. For additional information about religious emblems, please contact your religious organization. How Do We Get Started on These Programs? 1. Youth members must obtain the specific booklet for their religion. 2. Parents must review the program guidelines. 3. Families should talk to their religious leaders and show them the booklet before beginning any program. 4. The youth member needs to complete the requirements, obtain the proper signatures, and order the emblem.

Interested in making a presentation on the religious emblems? Promotional resources (including a DVD and scripts) are available from the BSA (www..org/awards/religiousawards) and P.R.A.Y. (www.praypub.org).

Venturer1, Boy Scout and Adult Webelos Scout Older Boy Scout, Varsity Scout Recognition Varsity Scout African Methodist Episcopal Church God and Me (grades 1–3) God and Family God and Church God and Life God and Service Local council service center or P.R.A.Y., 11123 S. Towne S, No. 33604 S, No. 33597 S, No. 33599 S, No. 33609 Nomination­ Square, Suite B, St. Louis, MO 63123; toll-free telephone C, No. 33603 C, No. 33598 C, No. 33600 C, No. 33610 800-933-7729; fax 314-845-0038; e-mail [email protected]; M, No. 33606 M, No. 33595 M, No. 33596 M, No. 33605 Web site: http://www.praypub.org African Methodist Episcopal Zion Church God and Me (grades 1–3) God and Family God and Church God and Life God and Service Local council service center or P.R.A.Y., 11123 S. Towne S, No. 33604 S, No. 33597 S, No. 33599 S, No. 33609 Nomination Square, Suite B, St. Louis, MO 63123; toll-free telephone C, No. 33603 C, No. 33598 C, No. 33600 C, No. 33610 800-933-7729; fax 314-845-0038; e-mail [email protected]; M, No. 33606 M, No. 33595 M, No. 33596 M, No. 33605 Web site: http://www.praypub.org Anglican Catholic Church Ad te Domine Ad te Domine Servus Dei Servus Dei The Order of Anglican Parishes Association, St. Michael 800 Timothy Road, Athens, GA 30606; 706-546-6910 Armenian Apostolic Church of America None None Saint Mesrob Saint Mesrob None (Western Prelacy) 6252 Honolulu Ave., Suite 100, Los Angeles, CA 91214; 818-248-7737 Venturer1, Boy Scout and Adult Cub Scout Webelos Scout Older Boy Scout, Varsity Scout Recognition Varsity Scout Armenian Church of America (Eastern Diocese) Saint Gregory Saint Gregory Ararat Ararat None Department of Youth and Education, Diocese of the Armenian Church of America, 630 Second Ave., New York, NY 10016; 212-686-0710 Baha'i Unity of Mankind Unity of Mankind Unity of Mankind Unity of Mankind Service to Humanity Baha'i Committee on Scouting, Baha'i National Center, Education and Schools Office, 1233 Central Street, Evanston, IL 60201-1611; 847-733-3492; Web site: http://www.bahai.us/unity-of-mankind-scouting-program Baptist God and Me (grades 1–3) God and Family God and Church God and Life Good Shepherd Local council service center or P.R.A.Y., 11123 S. Towne S, No. 33604 S, No. 33597 S, No. 33599 S, No. 33609 Nomination Square, Suite B, St. Louis, MO 63123; toll-free telephone C, No. 33603 C, No. 33598 C, No. 33600 C, No. 33610 800-933-7729; fax 314-845-0038; e-mail [email protected]; M, No. 33606 M, No. 33595 M, No. 33596 M, No. 33605 Web site: http://www.praypub.org and www.baptistscouters.org Buddhist Metta Metta Sangha Sangha Bodhi National Buddhist Committee on Scouting, 415 42nd Ave., San Mateo, CA 94403; 650-574-4527; fax: 408-756-3288; e-mail: [email protected]; Web site: www.geocities.com/bcascout Catholic, Eastern Parvuli Dei Parvuli Dei Light Is Life Pope Pius XII Saint George Catholic Local council service center or National Catholic Committee on S, No. 33085 (First- and S, No. 33085 S, No. 16-3011 S, No. 33076 Nomination Scouting, 1325 West Walnut Hill Lane, P.O. Box 152079, Irving, second-graders may earn C, No. 16-106 C, No. 34733 No. 16-132 TX 75015-2079; 972-580-2114 Light of Christ, No. 33074) Catholic, Roman Parvuli Dei Parvuli Dei Ad Altare Dei Pope Pius XII Saint George Roman Local council service center, BSA Supply Division, 800-323-0732; S, No. 33085 (First- and S, No. 33085 S, No. 33094 S, No. 33076 Catholic Nomination Web sites: www.praypub.org and www.nccs-bsa.org second-graders may earn C, No. 33072 C, No. 34733 No. 16-132 Light of Christ S, No. 33074) Christian Church (Disciples of Christ) God and Me (grades 1–3) God and Family God and Church God and Life God and Service Local council service center or P.R.A.Y., 11123 S. Towne S, No. 33604 S, No. 33597 S, No. 33599 S, No. 33609 Nomination Square, Suite B, St. Louis, MO 63123; toll-free telephone C, No. 33603 C, No. 33598 C, No. 33600 C, No. 33610 800-933-7729; fax 314-845-0038; e-mail [email protected]; M, No. 33606 M, No. 33595 M, No. 33596 M, No. 33605 Web site: http://www.praypub.org Christian Methodist Episcopal Church God and Me (grades 1–3) God and Family God and Church God and Life God and Service Local council service center or P.R.A.Y., 11123 S. Towne S, No. 33604 S, No. 33597 S, No. 33599 S, No. 33609 Nomination Square, Suite B, St. Louis, MO 63123; toll-free telephone C, No. 33603 C, No. 33598 C, No. 33600 C, No. 33610 800-933-7729; fax 314-845-0038; e-mail [email protected]; M, No. 33606 M, No. 33595 M, No. 33596 M, No. 33605 Web site: http://www.praypub.org Church of Christ, Scientist (Christian Scientist) God and Country God and Country God and Country God and Country God and Service P.R.A.Y., 11123 S. Towne Square, Suite B, St. Louis, MO 63123; No. 3CSFB No. 3CSFB No. 3CSCB No. 3CSCB Nomination toll-free telephone 800-933-7729; fax 314-845-0038; e-mail [email protected]; Web site: http://www.praypub.org Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints (LDS) Faith in God Faith in God On My Honor On My Honor On My Honor LDS Relationships—BSA; 15 West South Temple, Suite 1070; Salt Lake City, UT 84101-1579; 801-530-0004 Churches of Christ Loving Servant Joyful Servant Good Servant Good Servant Faithful Servant Members of Churches of Christ for Scouting, 401 Cypress, Grades 1–3 Grades 4–6 Nomination Suite 406, Abilene, TX 79601; 325-370-1679; e-mail: [email protected]; Web site: www.goodservant.org Community of Christ None Light of the World Path of the Disciple Exploring Community International Youth World Community Program Series, 1001 West Walnut, (Use of God and Me— Together Service Award Independence, MO 64050; 816-833-1000 or 800-825-2806; S, No. 33604 Nomination e-mail: [email protected]; Web site: www.cofchrist.org/ C, No. 33603 OnlineResources/WorldCommunity/worldcommunity.asp M, No. 33606—is approved. Contact P.R.A.Y.) Eastern Orthodox Saint George Chi Rho Alpha Omega Alpha Omega Prophet Elias P.R.A.Y., 11123 S. Towne Square, Suite B, St. Louis, MO 63123; No. 3EOMB No. 3EOFB No. 3EOCB No. 3EOCB Nomination toll-free telephone 800-933-7729; fax 314-845-0038; e-mail info@ praypub.org; Web sites: http://www.praypub.org and www.eocs.org Episcopal God and Me (grades 1–3) God and Family God and Church God and Life Saint George Local council service center or P.R.A.Y., 11123 S. Towne Square, Suite S, No. 33604 S, No. 33597 S, No. 33599 S, No. 33609 Episcopal Nomination B, St. Louis, MO 63123; toll-free telephone 800-933-7729; fax 314- C, No. 33603 C, No. 33598 C, No. 33600 C, No. 33610 845-0038; e-mail [email protected]; Web site: http://www.praypub.org M, No. 33606 M, No. 33595 M, No. 33596 M, No. 33605 General Church of the New Jerusalem (The New Church) Ten Commandments Ten Commandments Open Word Award Open Word Award Open Word Award Chairman, Boy Scout Relations Committee, General Church Award Award of the New Jerusalem, P.O. Box 277, Bryn Athyn, PA 19009; 215-938-2542; fax: 215-938-2617 Hindu Dharma Dharma Dharma Karma Saathi/Bhakta North American Hindu Association, 847 East Angela Street, Karma Pleasanton, CA 94566-7568; 925-846-3811 (voice/fax); e-mail: [email protected]; Web site: www.naha.us Islamic Bismillah Bismillah In the Name of God In the Name of God Allaho Akber National Islamic Committee on Scouting, Syed Ehtesham Haider Naqvi; 732-801-1283; e-mail [email protected]; Web sites: www.islamicscouting.org or www.islamiccouncilonscouting.org Venturer1, Boy Scout and Adult Cub Scout Webelos Scout Older Boy Scout, Varsity Scout Recognition Varsity Scout Jewish Aleph Aleph Ner Tamid Etz Chaim Shofar Nomination Local council service center or P.R.A.Y., 11123 S. Towne Tiger Cubs may earn Square, Suite B, St. Louis, MO 63123; toll-free telephone Maccabee 800-933-7729; fax 314-845-0038; e-mail [email protected]; Web sites: http://www.praypub.org and www.jewishscouting.org Lutheran God and Me (grades 1–3) God and Family God and Church God and Life Lamb Nomination; Local council service center or P.R.A.Y., 11123 S. Towne Square, S, No. 33604 S, No. 33597 S, No. 33599 S, No. 33609 Servant of Youth Suite B, St. Louis, MO 63123; toll-free telephone 800-933-7729; C, No. 33603 C, No. 33598 C, No. 33600 C, No. 33610 Nomination fax 314-845-0038; e-mail [email protected]; Web sites: M, No. 33606 M, No. 33595 M, No. 33596 M, No. 33605 http://www.praypub.org and www.nlas.org Meher Baba Love for God Love for God Compassionate Compassionate The Ancient One Committee for Meher Baba and Scouting, 912 Ninth Ave. S, Father Father North Myrtle Beach, SC 29582; 843-272-3498 Moravian None None God and Country God and Country The Order of David The Moravian Church, Drawer Y, Winston-Salem, NC 27108; Zeisberger 336-722-8126 National Association of Anglican and Traditional God and Me (grades 1–3) God and Family God and Church God and Life God and Service Catholic Scouters S, No. 33604 S, No. 33597 S, No. 33599 S, No. 33609 Nomination Local council service center or P.R.A.Y., 11123 S. Towne Square, Suite C, No. 33603 C, No. 33598 C, No. 33600 C, No. 33610 B, St. Louis, MO 63123; toll-free telephone 800-933-7729; fax 314- M, No. 33606 M, No. 33595 M, No. 33596 M, No. 33605 845-0038; e-mail [email protected]; Web site: http://www.praypub.org Polish National Catholic Church Love of God Love of God God and Country God and Country Bishop Thaddeus F. Mr. Richard Daum; 11 Everette Place; Wayne, NJ 07470; (Milosc Boga) (Milosc Boga) (Bog I Ojczyzna) (Bog I Ojczyzna) Zielinski 973-694-9457; e-mail: [email protected] Presbyterian Church in America God and Me (grades 1–3) God and Family God and Church God and Life God and Service Local council service center or P.R.A.Y., 11123 S. Towne Square, Suite S, No. 33604 S, No. 33597 S, No. 33599 S, No. 33609 Nomination B, St. Louis, MO 63123; toll-free telephone 800-933-7729; fax 314- C, No. 33603 C, No. 33598 C, No. 33600 C, No. 33610 845-0038; e-mail [email protected]; Web site: http://www.praypub.org M, No. 33606 M, No. 33595 M, No. 33596 M, No. 33605 Presbyterian Church (U.S.A.) God and Me (grades 1–3) God and Family God and Church God and Life God and Service Local council service center or P.R.A.Y., 11123 S. Towne Square, S, No. 33604 S, No. 33597 S, No. 33599 S, No. 33609 Nomination; Suite B, St. Louis, MO 63123; toll-free telephone 800-933-7729; C, No. 33603 C, No. 33598 C, No. 33600 C, No. 33610 Celtic Cross fax 314-845-0038; e-mail [email protected]; Web sites: M, No. 33606 M, No. 33595 M, No. 33596 M, No. 33605 http://www.praypub.org and www.presbyterianscouters.org Protestant and Independent Christian Churches God and Me (grades 1–3) God and Family God and Church God and Life God and Service Local council service center or P.R.A.Y., 11123 S. Towne Square, Suite S, No. 33604 S, No. 33597 S, No. 33599 S, No. 33609 Nomination B, St. Louis, MO 63123; toll-free telephone 800-933-7729; fax 314- C, No. 33603 C, No. 33598 C, No. 33600 C, No. 33610 845-0038; e-mail [email protected]; Web site: http://www.praypub.org M, No. 33606 M, No. 33595 M, No. 33596 M, No. 33605 Religious Society of Friends (Quakers) That of God That of God Spirit of Truth Spirit of Truth Friends Nomination P.R.A.Y., 11123 S. Towne Square, Suite B, St. Louis, MO 63123; No. 3QOFB No. 3QOFB No. 3QOCB No. 3QOCB toll-free telephone 800-933-7729; fax 314-845-0038; e-mail [email protected]; Web sites: http://www.praypub.org and scouting.quaker.org The Salvation Army God and Me Silver Crest God and Church God and Life Scouter’s Award P.O. Box 269, Alexandria, VA 22313; Eastern Territory, S, No. 33604 God and Family S, No. 33599 S, No. 33609 Nomination 914-620-7427; Central Territory, 847-294-2112; Southern C, No. 33603 S, No. 33597 C, No. 33600 C, No. 33610 Territory, 404-728-1363; Western Territory, 310-544-6434 M, No. 33606 C, No. 33598 M, No. 33596 M, No. 33605 M, No. 33595 Unitarian Universalist Scouters Organization Religion and Me Religion and Family Living Your Religion Living Your Religion None P.R.A.Y., 11123 S. Towne Square, Suite B, St. Louis, MO 63123; toll- free telephone 800-933-7729; fax 314-845-0038; e-mail info@pray- pub.org; Web sites: http://www.praypub.org or www.uuscouters.org United Church of Christ God and Me (grades 1–3) God and Family God and Church God and Life God and Service Local council service center or P.R.A.Y., 11123 S. Towne S, No. 33604 S, No. 33597 S, No. 33599 S, No. 33609 Nomination Square, Suite B, St. Louis, MO 63123; toll-free telephone C, No. 33603 C, No. 33598 C, No. 33600 C, No. 33610 800-933-7729; fax 314-845-0038; e-mail [email protected]; M, No. 33606 M, No. 33595 M, No. 33596 M, No. 33605 Web site: http://www.praypub.org United Methodist God and Me (grades 1–3) God and Family God and Church God and Life God and Service Local council service center or P.R.A.Y., 11123 S. Towne S, No. 33604 S, No. 33597 S, No. 33599 S, No. 33609 Nomination; Square, Suite B, St. Louis, MO 63123; toll-free telephone C, No. 33603 C, No. 33598 C, No. 33600 C, No. 33610 Cross and Flame 800-933-7729; fax 314-845-0038; e-mail [email protected]; M, No. 33606 M, No. 33595 M, No. 33596 M, No. 33605 Nomination; Web sites: http://www.praypub.org and www.umcscouting.org Torch Nomination

United Pentecostal Church International God and Me (grades 1–3) God and Family God and Church God and Life God and Service Local council service center or P.R.A.Y., 11123 S. Towne S, No. 33604 S, No. 33597 S, No. 33599 S, No. 33609 Nomination Square, Suite B, St. Louis, MO 63123; toll-free telephone C, No. 33603 C, No. 33598 C, No. 33600 C, No. 33610 800-933-7729; fax 314-845-0038; e-mail [email protected]; M, No. 33606 M, No. 33595 M, No. 33596 M, No. 33605 Web site: http://www.praypub.org Unity Churches God in Me God in Me Light of God Fillmore Youth Distinguished Youth P.O. Box 610, Lee’s Summit, MO 64063; 816-524-7414 Service

Zoroastrian None None Good Life Good Life None The Zoroastrian Association of Greater New York, c/o Ms. (To age 21) Temilyn Mehta, National Coordinator, The Good Life Program, 12 Rockwell Circle, Marlboro, NJ 07746; 732-972-6527; e-mail: [email protected] Frequently AskedQuestions

What are the religious emblems programs? service projects that they will need to complete. Each member needs to The religious emblems programs are programs created by the various have his or her own booklet to document progress. Some religions also religious groups to encourage youth to grow stronger in their faith. The provide adult manuals for counselors and mentors. Check with your religious groups—not the Boy Scouts of America—have created the reli- local council to see if it stocks these booklets in its store, or contact the gious emblems programs themselves. religious organization directly (addresses and phone numbers are listed in this brochure). The Boy Scouts of America has approved of these programs and allows the recognition to be worn on the official uniform, but each religious Second, parents must review the specific guidelines for their particular organization develops and administers its own program. program; age/grade requirements vary from program to program. Some programs require that the youth be an official “member” of the local I have a unit with children of all different faiths. How can I religious institution, others may not. Each program determines who may include the religious emblems programs for my unit? serve as counselor (some require clergy, others allow parents or other The religious emblems programs should be presented to youth members family members). Be sure to look at specific eligibility guidelines! and their families as an optional program for them to complete through their religious organization. Religious instruction should always come Third, families should talk to their religious leaders and show them the from the religious organization, not from the unit leader. Parents need to booklet before beginning any program. Most of the religious emblems be informed of these programs and told where to get the information for programs require that they be completed under the auspices of that their particular faith. Interested in making a presentation on the religious religious organization, and many require the signature of the local awards? Find sample scripts at www.praypub.org. religious leader. Again, check the specific eligibility requirements for your religious program. Do boys and girls participate in the same program? Fourth, the member needs to complete the requirements, obtain the It depends on the religion. Some religions have created programs that proper signatures, and follow the instructions to order the emblem/ are used by both boys and girls. Other religions have created programs award. (These emblems are not available in your local council.) The for members of separate youth agencies (i.e., Boy Scouts of America, Girl emblem can be presented at any time of the year and should be pre- Scouts of the U.S.A., and Camp Fire Boys and Girls). Please check the sented in a meaningful ceremony, preferably in the member’s specific eligibility requirements for each religious emblems program. religious institution. Do the youth have to belong to a religious institution? Who may serve as counselor? It depends on the religion. Please check the eligibility requirements for It depends on the program. Some programs require clergy to serve as your particular religious program. counselor, others allow a parent or family member. Please check the Why doesn’t my religious institution know about the religious specific guidelines for your religious program. emblems programs? How do I order the recognition items? Although the religious bodies at the national level created the religious Each religious program has its own emblem. Follow the instructions in emblems programs, the local religious institution may not be aware of your recognition guidelines because the emblems come from different these programs. It may be helpful to write for more information or even places and require submission of different information. These emblems obtain a copy of the curriculum to give to your religious leader. will not be available in your local council! If the religious emblems program for my faith has more than one level (for the different grade levels), may my child earn What is the adult religious recognition program? all of these recognitions? An adult religious recognition award is presented by nomination only. Yes. Members can earn all levels of their religious emblems program. The recognition is presented to worthy adults for their outstanding However, they must be in the appropriate program guidelines when service to youth both through their religious institution and one of the they start and complete each level (they may not go backward and earn national youth agencies. Recipients of these awards are unaware that they younger programs). are being nominated. They are nominated to receive an award by sub- mitting the required application, letters of recommendation, and resume. How is the emblem presented? Please check eligibility requirements for specific awards. The emblem should be presented in a meaningful ceremony, preferably Which religious emblem square knot should I wear? in the youth member’s religious institution. Some emblems come with a sample presentation ceremony. Cloth, silver knot on purple, No. 05007, may be worn by youth or adult members who earned the How long does it take to complete a program? knot as a youth, above left pocket. Cloth, purple It depends on the program. Some programs may take three or four on silver, No. 05014, may be worn by adult months, others longer. members presented with the recognition, above left pocket. Adults may wear both knots if they Where is the emblem worn on the uniform? satisfy qualifying criteria. (See the Insignia Guide, The universal religious square knot is worn over the left shirt pocket of No. 33066.) the uniform. Cloth badges and embroidered square knots are representa- tive of the medal award. When a cloth badge is worn, the medal award is Generally, only one knot is worn, but any combination of devices may not worn. be worn on the same knot. (See Cub Scout device, No. 00926; Webelos Scout device, No. 00932; Boy Scout device, No. 00927; and Venturer device, How do we get started on these programs? No. 00930.) First, youth members must obtain the specific booklet for their reli- gion. This booklet will contain information on all the lessons and Anglican Catholic Church African Methodist Episcopal (A.M.E.)

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Meher Baba Presbyterian Church in America Love for God Compassionate Father God and Me God and Family God and Church God and Life God and Service Presbyterian Church (U.S.A.) Protestant/United Church of Christ/Community Churches God and Me God and Family God and Me God and Family God and Church God and Life God and Service

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Roman Catholic/Eastern Catholic Light of Christ Parvuli Dei Ad Altare Dei Light is Life Pope Pius XII Saint George Religious Society of Friends (Quakers) That of God Spirit of Truth Friends

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