Declaration of Religious Principle
The Boy Scouts of America maintains that no member can grow into the best kind of citizen without recognizing an obligation to God and, therefore, recognizes the religious element in the training of the member, but it is absolutely nonsectarian in its attitude toward that religious training. Its policy is that the home and organization or group with which a member is connected shall give definite attention to religious life. Only persons willing to subscribe to this Declaration of Religious Principle and to the Bylaws of the Boy Scouts of America shall be entitled to certificates of membership.
Religious Committee : (Desire multiple local faith groups to be represented)
- Anna Tucker
- Amber Smith
- John Bryant / Catholic
If your heart is open to serving GOD within BSA we welcome your involvement.
The Religious Committee serves to support Scouts in their “Duty to God”, and helps to fulfill Scouting’s belief “that no member can grow into the best kind of citizen without recognizing an obligation to God.”
- Works with Charter Organizations to identify religious leaders willing to serve as Troop Chaplains.
- Works with Troop Chaplains to encourage Scouts to provide Troop leadership in the roll of Chaplain Aide.
- Provides support for the Religious Emblems program.
- Encourages service on Scout Sunday, Scout Sabbath, Scout Jumuah and other Scout religious observances.
- Provides suggested observances such as hikes, places of worship, faith based retreats and religious emblem workshops.
- Provides District with resource on District events.
- Provides resources for Troop Chaplains and Chaplain Aides (Prayers, Services, Leadership …)
