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Faith in GodFaith in God & &

Arrow of LightArrow of Light

Faith in God ProgramFaith in God Program 11.5.1 11.5.1 Church Handbook, p.17 Faith in God Church Handbook, p.17 Faith in God

bookletbookletThe purpose of the Faith in God guidebook is to help boys and girls ages 8-11:

Live gospel principles

Develop testimonies

Build friendships

Prepare to receive the Aaronic Priesthood or become a righteous young woman.

Information for Parents and Information for Parents and LeadersLeaders

page 17 Faith in God Bookletpage 17 Faith in God Booklet

Parents have the responsibility to help their children learn and live the gospel. Primary leaders and teachers assist parents in this important responsibility.

This Faith in God guidebook is a resource to help boys and girls achieve their great potential as children of God.

How the Program How the Program WorksWorks

page 17 Faith in God Bookletpage 17 Faith in God BookletChildren participate in activities that help them develop gospel habits such as praying, reading the scriptures, and living "My Gospel Standards" (see back cover and read together). They use a variety of activities in the following areas:

(1) learning and living the gospel (p.6-7)(2) serving others (p. 8-9)(3) developing talents (p. 10-11)(4) preparing for the Priesthood or for Young Women (p.12-13)

Cub Scout Faith in God Cub Scout Faith in God AwardAward

(Religious Patch)(Religious Patch)The Cub Scout Faith in God award is The Cub Scout Faith in God award is different from the Primary Faith in different from the Primary Faith in God award. The cub scout only God award. The cub scout only needs to complete 7 requirements, needs to complete 7 requirements, but those 7 will help in getting the but those 7 will help in getting the Primary Faith in God. Look for the Primary Faith in God. Look for the religious square knot sign next to the religious square knot sign next to the activity.activity.

*Basic *Basic Requirements*Requirements*

Pray daily to Heavenly Father.Pray daily to Heavenly Father. Read the Scriptures regularly.Read the Scriptures regularly. Keep the commandments and live “My Gospel Keep the commandments and live “My Gospel

Standards” (on back cover of booklet).Standards” (on back cover of booklet). Honor your parents and be kind to your family.Honor your parents and be kind to your family. Pay your tithing and attend tithing settlement.Pay your tithing and attend tithing settlement. Attend Sacrament Meetings and Primary regularly.Attend Sacrament Meetings and Primary regularly.

The goal is to make these requirements habits in The goal is to make these requirements habits in their lives!their lives!

Other RequirementsOther Requirements Write your testimony.Write your testimony. Memorize the Articles of Faith and explain Memorize the Articles of Faith and explain

what they mean.what they mean. Complete activities in the guidebook for all Complete activities in the guidebook for all

4 areas.4 areas. Have an interview with a member of your Have an interview with a member of your

bishopric or branch presidency.bishopric or branch presidency.

To earn the award the requirements must be To earn the award the requirements must be completed before the scouts 12completed before the scouts 12thth birthday. birthday.

Faith in God AwardFaith in God Award The certificate at the back of The certificate at the back of

the booklet is the award. the booklet is the award. Nothing else should be Nothing else should be given along with it.given along with it.

The award is presented in The award is presented in the Primary by the Bishop or the Primary by the Bishop or his counselor, his counselor, not not in in Sacrament Meeting.Sacrament Meeting.

They receive their Primary They receive their Primary Graduation Certificate in Graduation Certificate in Sacrament Meeting.Sacrament Meeting.

The true reward is what The true reward is what they have learned and the they have learned and the habits they have formed!habits they have formed!

““If ever there were a time whenIf ever there were a time when

the principles of Scouting werethe principles of Scouting were

vitally needed—that time is now.vitally needed—that time is now.

If ever there were a generationIf ever there were a generation

who would benefit by keepingwho would benefit by keeping

physically strong, mentally awake, and physically strong, mentally awake, and morally morally

straight—that generation is the present straight—that generation is the present generation.” President Thomas S. Monsongeneration.” President Thomas S. Monson

President Monson sees Scouting as “a President Monson sees Scouting as “a spiritual program, a builder of men.”spiritual program, a builder of men.”

p.449 The Biography of Thomas S. Monsonp.449 The Biography of Thomas S. Monson

Combining Scouts and Faith in Combining Scouts and Faith in GodGodAll of the requirements for Faith in God coincide with the All of the requirements for Faith in God coincide with the

Cub Scouting Achievements, for example:Cub Scouting Achievements, for example:

Learning and Living the GospelLearning and Living the Gospel: Explain how taking the : Explain how taking the sacrament helps you renew your baptismal covenant.sacrament helps you renew your baptismal covenant.

Wolf Achievement #11Wolf Achievement #11 Bear Achievement #1Bear Achievement #1Part of Webelo’s Family Member #5Part of Webelo’s Family Member #5Webelo’s Badge Requirement #8Webelo’s Badge Requirement #8For a complete list go to For a complete list go to www.lds.org/callings/primary/leader-resources/scouting-in-primary/leader-resources/scouting-in-primary/cub-scoutingcub-scouting

Arrow of LightArrow of Light

The highest rank in Cub Scouting is the Arrow of The highest rank in Cub Scouting is the Arrow of Light Award. Earning this rank prepares a Light Award. Earning this rank prepares a Webelos Scout to become a Boy Scout. Webelos Webelos Scout to become a Boy Scout. Webelos Scouts who have earned the Arrow of Light Award Scouts who have earned the Arrow of Light Award have also completed all requirements for the Boy have also completed all requirements for the Boy Scout badge.Scout badge.

This award is the only Cub Scout badge that can be This award is the only Cub Scout badge that can be worn on the Boy Scout uniform when a boy worn on the Boy Scout uniform when a boy graduates into a troop. Adult leaders who earned graduates into a troop. Adult leaders who earned the Arrow of Light Award when they were young the Arrow of Light Award when they were young may also show their achievement by wearing a may also show their achievement by wearing a special square knot on their adult uniform.special square knot on their adult uniform.

Arrow of Light Arrow of Light RequirementsRequirements

Must be 11 years old and have earned their Must be 11 years old and have earned their Webelos Badge.Webelos Badge.

Show their knowledge of the requirements to Show their knowledge of the requirements to become a Boy Scout by doing all of these:become a Boy Scout by doing all of these:

Repeat from memory and explain in your own words the Repeat from memory and explain in your own words the Scout Oath or Promise and the 12 points of the Scout Scout Oath or Promise and the 12 points of the Scout Law. Tell how you’ve practiced them in your every day Law. Tell how you’ve practiced them in your every day life.life.

Give and explain the Scout motto, slogan, sign, salute Give and explain the Scout motto, slogan, sign, salute and handshake.and handshake.

Understand the significance of the First Class Scout Understand the significance of the First Class Scout Badge. Describe it’s parts and tell what each stands for.Badge. Describe it’s parts and tell what each stands for.

Tell how a Boy Scout uniform is different from a Webelos Tell how a Boy Scout uniform is different from a Webelos Scout uniform.Scout uniform.

Tie the joining knot (square knot).Tie the joining knot (square knot).

Requirements Requirements continued…continued…

Earn 5 more activity badges in addition to Earn 5 more activity badges in addition to the 3 you already earned for the Webelos the 3 you already earned for the Webelos Badge. These must include:Badge. These must include:

Fitness (already earned for Webelos)Fitness (already earned for Webelos) Citizen (already earned for Webelos)Citizen (already earned for Webelos) ReadymanReadyman OutdoorsmanOutdoorsman At least one from the Mental Skills GroupAt least one from the Mental Skills Group At least one from the Technology GroupAt least one from the Technology Group Two more of your ChoiceTwo more of your Choice With your Webelos Den, visit at leastWith your Webelos Den, visit at least One Boy Scout troop meeting.One Boy Scout troop meeting.

Participate in a Webelos day hike. (If used for Participate in a Webelos day hike. (If used for your Outdoorsman then another hike must be your Outdoorsman then another hike must be planned for the Arrow of Light.)planned for the Arrow of Light.)

After you have completed all five of the above After you have completed all five of the above requirements, and after a talk with your requirements, and after a talk with your Webelos den leader, arrange to visit, with a Webelos den leader, arrange to visit, with a parent or guardian, a meeting of the Boy parent or guardian, a meeting of the Boy Scout troop you will join. Have a conference Scout troop you will join. Have a conference with the Scoutmaster.with the Scoutmaster.

Requirements continued…

Requirements Requirements continued…continued… Complete the Complete the Honesty Character ConnectionHonesty Character Connection..

KnowKnow:: Say the Cub Scout Promise to your family. Say the Cub Scout Promise to your family. Discuss these questions with them. What is a Discuss these questions with them. What is a promise? What does it mean to keep your word? promise? What does it mean to keep your word? What does it mean to be trustworthy? What does What does it mean to be trustworthy? What does Honesty mean?Honesty mean?

CommitCommit:: Discuss these questions with your family. Discuss these questions with your family. Why is a promise important? Why is it important for Why is a promise important? Why is it important for people to trust you when you give your word? When people to trust you when you give your word? When might it be difficult to be truthful? List examples.might it be difficult to be truthful? List examples.

PracticePractice:: Discuss with a family member why it is Discuss with a family member why it is important to be trustworthy and honest. How can important to be trustworthy and honest. How can you do your best to be honest even when it is you do your best to be honest even when it is difficult?difficult?

Arrow of Light CeremonyArrow of Light Ceremony

There are many different types ofThere are many different types of

ceremonies you can do. Aceremonies you can do. A

central figure is someone dressedcentral figure is someone dressed

as an Indian Chief, who representsas an Indian Chief, who represents

Akela. Akela.

If you google LDS Arrow of Light If you google LDS Arrow of Light ceremony,you can get some good ideas.ceremony,you can get some good ideas.

There is no set template for them, other than There is no set template for them, other than having the Indian influence and the family.having the Indian influence and the family.

Ceremony IdeasCeremony Ideas Point out the 7 Virtues represented by the Point out the 7 Virtues represented by the

7 rays of light.7 rays of light. Talk about the colors of scouting and their Talk about the colors of scouting and their

meanings.meanings. Four tribal leaders discussing the Four tribal leaders discussing the

achievement and moving forward to a achievement and moving forward to a troop.troop.

Whatever you do make it a Whatever you do make it a special event!special event! For a Cub Scout it is equivalent to a Boy For a Cub Scout it is equivalent to a Boy Scout getting his Eagle.Scout getting his Eagle.

“Crossing Over” CeremonyThis ceremony is usually done with This ceremony is usually done with

the Arrow of Light ceremony. You the Arrow of Light ceremony. You can google for a script and more can google for a script and more ideas for this as well.ideas for this as well.

Make some sort of bridge for the Make some sort of bridge for the Cub Scout to cross over into the Cub Scout to cross over into the new Boy Scout Troop.new Boy Scout Troop.

Have the 4 winds representing the 4 Have the 4 winds representing the 4 compass points and their meaning. They compass points and their meaning. They shine a light on the Cub Scout as he shine a light on the Cub Scout as he crosses the bridge.crosses the bridge.

Use the Indian tribal leaders talking about Use the Indian tribal leaders talking about moving forward and continuing to achieve.moving forward and continuing to achieve.

Make sure that parents are very Make sure that parents are very involved in both ceremonies. The involved in both ceremonies. The family is an important part of family is an important part of achieving in scouts.achieving in scouts.

Arrow of Light AwardThese are some examplesof an Arrow of Light Award.They are a great reminder oftheir achievement.

““Of vital importance to ourOf vital importance to our

success, is learning to win thesuccess, is learning to win the

confidence and respect of theconfidence and respect of the

very boys we seek to build. Tovery boys we seek to build. To

do this, do this, love is requiredlove is required. You . You

who love and guide our precious youth maywho love and guide our precious youth may

never open gates of cities or doors to never open gates of cities or doors to

palaces, but your success will come as you palaces, but your success will come as you

gain entrance to the heart of a boy.”gain entrance to the heart of a boy.”President Thomas S. MonsonPresident Thomas S. Monson