The purpose is to help the Cub Scout develop a personal relationship
with Jesus. With the parents' active assistance and participation
in this program, it is hoped that the Cub will come to see Jesus
as a real person and his friend.
Program Objectives
To support the role of the parents as the primary catechists
of their children.
To have the Scout identify Jesus as a real person and as his
friend.
To foster early family religious involvement.
To be a stepping stone toward Parvuli Dei and the other religious
emblems, when the parents are involved.
To serve as a catalyst to draw the parents into a deeper involvement
with the church, through the child.
Eligibility
Registered 6 and 7 year old (Tiger or Wolf) Cub Scout of Catholic
Faith.
Requirements
Each Cub have his own Activity Book.
The book is designed for the Cub and his parent or guardian to work
together.
Diocesan and BSA Youth Protection policies must
be followed.
Getting Started
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 "http://www.scoutstuff.org"
or through most Diocesan scout committees.
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.
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.
Program Completion
When the Cub completes all steps, he is to present the book to his
parish priest or the priest's representative and the book is reviewed
with the Cub.
After the pastor or his representive signs the book, the application
form, the form only is sent to the diocesan chaplain for final approval.
Contact your Diocesan Catholic Committee
on Scouting Chaplain upon completion. They are your contact for
further instructions on how to obtain the religious emblem. They will
order the emblem and let you know the details about the emblem presentation.
Scouts who earn this Religious Emblem are also entitled to wear a
BSA Religious Knot over their left pocket. Please consult with your
local Diocesan Catholic Committee
on Scouting to determine how knots are presented in your area. If
they are not presented with the Religious Emblems, then they can be
purchased at your local BSA Council Service Center Scout Shop with proof
that the scout received the emblem.
The
first rule in preparing recognition ceremonies is to keep them simple
but impressive. The second is to remember that the ceremony is for the
youth. Many Dioceses present their religious emblems in their Diocesan
Cathedral, either in the context of a liturgy or a prayer service. The
key is to make it special and memorable. See Religious
Emblems Reference Manual for presentation helps for your Diocese.
The
religious knot should be presented at a Pack Meeting. However, it can
be presented along with the Emblem.
Each
diocese has one or two indivduals who are designated to purchase religious
emblems. Only these NCCS authorized submitters are allowed to order
emblems for their diocese. Please consult with your local Diocesan Catholic Committee
on Scouting to determine when and where the next Award Ceremony
will be held. NCCS authorized submitters submit orders using the Religious
Emblem Order Form.
