ceremonies in scouting

D. Making Your Own Ceremony

E. The KISS Formula

A. What is Ceremony?

B. Purposes of Ceremonies

C. Kinds of Ceremonies in Scouting

F. Sample of Investiture Ceremony

Ceremonies are used in order toinspire the boy or the young man with thehigh ideals of Scouting and make him realizethe serious aspects of Scouting. Scoutceremonies should be dignified, simple andshort.


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C. Kinds of Ceremonies in Scouting F. Sample of Investiture Ceremony

Ceremonies that are well plannedand executed are colorful, dramatic, andleave a lasting impression. These ritualsbriefly focus the attention of the Scouts tothe basic ideals of the Patrol, the Troop,and the Scouting Movement.


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An impressive ceremony alwaysgives an excellent opportunity for publicityboth for the Troop and the BSP as well.


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1. To open and close formal meetings andactivities.

2. To induct/invest new members.3. To install officers.4. To present recognition and awards


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1. Investiture Ceremony – This is one ofthe most important ceremonies in Scouting.It marks the formal acceptance of the boyinto Boy Scouting. It gives him the thrillof belonging to a group and makes him feelready to face new responsibilities.


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2. Court of Honor – This is the ceremonywhere a Scout who has rendered exemplaryservice, has performed honorably, or hasachieved the advancement requirements isgiven due recognition.


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F. Sample of Investiture CeremonyC. Kinds of Ceremonies in Scouting

3. Installation Ceremony – This marks theformal organization of a Scout unit tied upwith the presentation of the unit charterand the induction of the unit officers, bothboy and adult.


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4. Opening and Closing Ceremonies – Theseare ceremonies that mark the formalOpening and Closing of a meeting or anactivity. These ceremonies ranges from thesimple to the more elaborate depending onthe activity.


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- These ceremonies as that of theTroop and the Patrol meetings are veryshort and simple, while campfire ceremoniesmay be a little longer and more elaborate.


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Many Troop Leaders haveencountered the problem looking for “How to”scripts. They are unable to conductceremonies due to the absence of any pre-prepared manuscript. No need. There are nofixed and permanent procedures. Be creative.Make your own.


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Following are few hints on writing and conducting your own ceremonies. It is work, but it is fun and self-fulfilling. 1. Your aim is to inspire with worthy ideals such as the Scout Oath and Law, or Patriotism, or Leadership, or pride in the institution, the Troop, the Patrol, the Filipino way of life, or the love of GOD, etc.

Keep your ceremonies as short aspossible. A long one may take more time inrehearsals than the members care to spend onit. Make it fast moving with punch at the endwhere a punch will count most.


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Short easy to memorize lines mixedwith action put movement in a ceremony andmake it more impressive. If the participants,for instance, continually refers to a script,the ceremony goes slower and seems lessnatural than if he speaks smoothly frommemory.

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A part need not be recited word forword but the thoughts in it should be given ina reasonable order. In writing lines, you mayput down either the exact text or just theoutline of the ideals to be covered. In eithercase, the participant may use his own wordsproviding he thinks through beforehand how




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He express himself so he will not stumblethrough his part. Whether you write out thelines or leave the wording up to yourparticipants, avoid high sounding words. It mayhave a grand sound, but it will not have aclear meaning to the boys in your Troop.




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Since, ceremonies must inspire andget quick emotional reactions, the symbolism ofall spoken parts, actions, and props must beclear and therefore simple.




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Troop Investiture Ceremony - (for allmembers of a newly organized troop) this maybe held outdoors or indoor. A table flanked bythe Philippine flag and troop flag is needed.The troop should be seated in horseshoearrangement or regular theater seating ifthe group is large.


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I’ll give my hand to those who cannot seeThe sunrise or the falling rainI’ll sing my song to cheer the wearyaloneFor I may never pass this way again


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I’ll share my faith with every troubled heartFor I shall not have lived in vainI’ll give my hand, I’ll sing my song,I’ll share my faith because I knowThat the time has come to fulfill each vowFor I may never pass this way gain

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