Diocese of Gary Catholic Committee on Scouting

About the Emblem

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 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.

The DGCCS is grateful to the NCCS website for this material on emblems