Parvuli Dei Religious Emblem

Eligibility
  • A Registered Bear or Webelos of Catholic faith
  • Completed second grade.
Purpose
  • The purpose of the Parvuli Dei (Children of God) emblem is to help young boys explore a wide range of activities in order to discover the presence of God in their daily lives as members of their families and parishes, and also to develop a good, positive self-image through the contributions they can make to the group or community.
Program Objectives
  • To help the Scout of his age develop an awareness of God's love for each one of His special, unique created beings.
  • To help the Scout become aware and understand his identity as an important member of his family, his community, and as a member of the Family of God.
  • To continue to develop an awareness as members of the parish and the Body of Christ.
  • To aid the Scout in his awareness of the responsibilities that grow out of God's love for us.
Requirements
  • Each Cub must have his own Activity Book.
  • The book is designed for the Cub and his parent or guardian to work together.
  • The Cub will be required to make a banner as part of the requirements.
Program Completion
  • When the Cub completes all steps, he is to present the book to his parish pastor or the pastor's representative and the book is reviewed with the Cub.
  • After the pastor or his representive signs the application form in the book, remove the form and send it to the diocesan chaplain for final approval.
  • Please consult your local diocesan chancery office for the appropriate location to submit the application form.
  • Please send Program evaluation form to address given in the book
Presentation
  • The emblem and knot may be presented at a diocesan or parish ceremony. For more information, please review the NCCS Religious Emblems Manual on this website.
Scout's Role
  • Actively work on the activities with his parents or guardians.
  • Keep the Religious Emblems Coordinator informed of his progress.
Parent's Role
  • Actively work on the activities with their son. He may need your help with Bible readings and getting information.
  • Keep the Religious Emblems Coordinator informed of the Cub's progress.
Suggested Time Requirements
  • Although the book could be completed in four to six hours, the goal of earning a religious emblem is to help the Cub develop a personal relationship with Jesus, so it is suggested that steps be spread over several weeks. This will help the Cub understand that this is a long-term commitment, not a one-time project.
Steps
  • Step 1 - God and His Creation
  • Step 2 - God Our Father, His Son Jesus Christ, and I
  • Step 3 - Jesus, Our Church, and I
  • Step 4 - Jesus, His People, and I
  • Step 5 - Children of God, Other Cub Scouts, and I

 

Supplemental Information

  • Religious Emblems order forms: PDF and Word formats. Emblems may only be ordered by authorized diocesan purchasers.
  • Religious Emblems Counselor Reference materials, sample ceremonies, and forms available.
  • A trained religious emblems coordinator/counselor/moderator is required to work on religious emblems. Contact your diocesan Catholic Committee on Scouting to become trained and for ceremony schedules.
  • Cub, Boy, and Venturing Scouts must be registered with the Boy Scouts of America to work on these religious emblems. Those Scouts living outside the USA should contact the Archdiocese of Military Chaplain or the National Chaplain upon completion.
  • Emblem Books may be obtained most economically and quickly from your local BSA Council Service Center Scout Shops. Alternatively, they can be obtained directly from BSA Supply at www.scoutstuff.org, and through PRAY Publications at www.praypub.org. Also most Diocesan scout committees have a stock of the books available.
  • The Light is Life book for Boy Scouts belonging to the Eastern Catholic Churches can generally be obtained only from your Eparchial Catholic Committee on Scouting or directly from NCCS at NCCS@netbsa.org.
  • Contact your (arch)diocesan Catholic Committee Chaplain upon completion. He is your contact for further instructions on how to obtain the religious emblem. Boy Scout emblems require a Board of Review before completion. Please do not contact the national office to obtain the emblem.
  • If you have previously earned a religious emblem and lost or damaged it, contact your (arch)diocesan/eparchy scout chaplain or chancery office for replacement options.

 

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July 3 2007