Religious Emblems

[kittle 10]

Here is another question. How do Bear scouts go about earning the religious emblem for their faith?

 

Thanks,

Katrina

[sctmom 11]

You need to get the book that goes for the 3rd grade and for the religion you belong to. These should be available at your scout store. If they don't have it, they should be able to order it for you.

 

The religious awards are actually from an organization called PRAY. Their website is www.praypub.org

 

You can get more information from the BSA website at:

http://www.scouting.org/nav/enter.jsp?s=cy

 

 

[kittle 10]

Thanks, I will have to look again. I didn't see them Wednesday when I was there. I won't be in Evansville again for about a month. I might call and ask if they have them.

 

Thanks again,

Katrina

[sctmom 11]

Some of the stores will mail stuff to you if you are a good ways from the store. Probably worth calling about. You might be able to order the publications directly from PRAY, since they are the publishers, not BSA.

 

My son didn't do the program but I have a copy of the books for that age group for Protestant. It is extensive. As the parents you can also do the program along with your child. You will need the child's book and the mentor book. Your pastor or other church leader will use the counselor book.

 

[acco40 95]

Please note that PRAY, the organizaton referenced by sctmom does not cover the majority of religious emblems that are available. They only cover Protestant and independent Christian faiths. Catholicism, Judaism, Muslim, Hindu, and many, many more are not covered by PRAY. Your best bet is to go to the religious organization itself. That is the organization that sets the requirements for the award, not the BSA.

 

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