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Religious Emblems
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Byron Burkhard, Religious Emblem Coordinator & Counselor
[email protected]
(806) 681-1873
Deacon Ronald Herr, Diocesan Scout Chaplin
[email protected]
(806) 376-7204 ext. 3036 -
Catholic Scouting Religious Emblems
Catholic Scouting…- is an official program of the Catholic Church in the U.S.
- builds on the time-honored structure of Boy Scouts of America
- welcomes boys and girls starting in kindergarten and features whole family activities.
Religious Emblems are designed to help Scouts engage and grow in their faith. All Catholic Scouts whether they are Cub Scouts, Scouts BSA, Venturers or Sea Scouts can earn Religious Emblems. Religious Emblems program content is tailored to a Scout’s age. Religious Emblems are intended to complement religious education in Catholic schools and parish faith formation programs.
- Light of Christ, Designed for 6 or 7-year-old Cub Scouts,
- Start Anytime
- Parvuli Dei, Designed for 8 to 10-year-old Cub Scouts,
- Start Anytime
- Ad Altare Dei, Designed for 13 or 14-year-old Scouts and older Scouts,
- Starting March of the current year
- Pope Pius XII, Designed for 15 or 16-year-old Scouts and older Scouts,
- Starting March of the 2027
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Catholic Scouting: Engaging Youth Ministry; Life-Changing Opportunity -
Other Religious Emblems Programs
Available to members of Scouting America.
A Scout is reverent. A Scout is reverent toward God. A Scout 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 religious emblems programs. Scouting America has approved 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.Other Religious Emblems Programs
Religious Emblems Programs available to members of Scouting America.