To encourage members to grow stronger in their faith, many religious groups have developed the religious emblems programs.   The Boy Scouts of America has approved these programs and allows the emblems to be worn on the official uniform.  

To earn a religious emblem for your faith:

Step 1 – Obtain a religious emblem book from the Scout Service Center for the emblem that is appropriate for your son (you can go to the Scout Shop in person, order online at www.scoutstuff.org, or ask our advancement team to pick up the book in time for the next Pack meeting).  PLEASE NOTE:  YOU MUST PURCHASE A RELIGIOUS EMBLEM BOOK – YOU ARE NOT PERMITTED TO PHOTOCOPY THE WORKBOOK.

Step 2 – Complete the exercises in the book with your family.  You are NOT permitted to complete the religious emblem program as a den,

Step 3 – Complete the form at the back of the book.  Bring the book to your religious leader.  He or she will review the book with your Cub Scout, and then he or she will sign off on the form at the back of the book. 

Step 4 – Have the form signed by your Den Leader and the Cubmaster. 

Step 5 – Follow the directions provided by your religious organization to obtain the religious emblem.  The emblems are managed by your respective religious organization – and not by BSA.  As of March 25, 2011, the Pack purchases the Religious Emblem square knot, the Religious Emblem ribbon, and the mother’s pin.

Step 6 – Let the Cubmaster know the details of the religious emblem ceremony so we can inform the members of the Pack about this milestone.  We will also make sure your son is presented with the appropriate square knot at the next Pack Meeting.

Questions?  Email Marc Fischer @ marc.fischer@transwestern.net