Duty to God

To Serve God

Worship God

God & Country = Religious Emblems & Awards Program (REAP)

• A. Created by the national church bodies through Programs of Religious Activities with Youth (P.R.A.Y.) headquartered in St. Louis, MO –

For more info, go to praypub.org• B. Includes emblems/awards which are

approved for wear on the official uniforms of:Boy Scouts – since 1945 (over 63 years)Girl Scouts – since 1976

God and Country = More than just an award

• Christian education• Family involvement• Getting to know the Pastor• Service projects• Community outreach• Real results / changed lives

Eligibility requirements

• A. For members of all churches.• B. Boys and girls, grades 1-12.• C. Resources are specific to each

type of Religious Group.• D. Students are required to

present their work to the Religious Leader for final approval.

Four levels:1. God and Me – grades 1-32. God and Family – grades 4-5

This presentation today is on:3. God and Church – grades 6-8 (GC)4. God and Life – grades 9-12 (GL)• Our Troop is leading GC & GL programs Now. • Sign ups & program starts are NOW.• Awards on Scout Sunday

Curriculum booklets

• A. Student Workbook• B. Counselor Manual

(for Religious Leader or Counselor approved by Religious Leader)

• C. Adult Mentor Workbook

•Resources: www.praypub.org

God and Church

God and Church (grades 6-8)

God and Church

a. Seven lessons,3 Projects,

3 week Bible readingb. Requires 10-11 meetings

with Adult Mentor/Student to complete.

God and Churchc. Theme: “Journey to

Meet Christ”d. Activities include

learning more about your church’s history, leadership, people, ministries, programs.

God and Church Recognitions:

Patch worn on uniform or green sash or vest.

Medal worn on uniform

Pin worn on uniform- also use as Mother’s pin on rank pin ribbon.

Mother’s or student’s necklace or bracelet charm

Adult Mentor & Counselor Lapel Pin

Embroidered Neckerchief

Adult Mentor & Counselor patches

God and Church Recognitions:

Frameable Certificatessigned for Student &Adult Mentor

God and Life

God and Life (grades 9-12)

God and Life

a. Five Lessons,Five Projects,90 days Bible reading

b. Requires 3-5 months to complete

c. Based on the life of Paul

God and Life Recognitions

Patch worn on uniform or green sash or vest.

Medal worn on uniform

Pin worn on uniform- also use as Mother’s pin on rank pin ribbon.

Mother’s or student’s necklace or bracelet charm

Adult Mentor & Counselor Lapel Pins

Adult Mentor & Counselor Patches

God & Life Recognitions:

Frameable Certificatesfor Student &Adult Mentor

Religious knots are worn above the left pocket.

You may earn more than 1 award and affix special pin on your previously earned knot.

Scout Scouter

Circle Ten Council REAP

19 Districts70,000 scouts 430 Religious Emblems & Awards earned each year 19 Church Denominations

How to get started?• Step 1: Inform your Patrol Leader. Participants must obtain the specific booklet for their

religion. Available at Scoutfitter or order online at praypub.org.

• Step 2: Parents must review the program guidelines.

• Step 3: Families should talk to their religious leaders and show them the booklet before beginning any program.

• Step 4: The Student, Adult Mentor, & Counselor start meeting together regularly and work through the booklets.

By viewing this presentation, you have earned 2 of these 4 integral patches. Put your name on the Attendance List.Troop pays forpatch.

Anchor patch-Available every year2007-08

For Scouts & Scouters

2008-09

2009-10 1

2

4

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Questions?Ask your Patrol Leader.

Contact your Council REAP Chairman

•pjverheyden@sbcglobal.net•972-971-7407 cell 24/7

Go to www.praypub.org

Complete by end of January

Group Meeting dates if preferred to be announced.

Awards on Scout Sunday, 1st Sunday in February.

For more information on the REAP, go to our Troop 125 Website

Troop125.org

1. Eagle rank =

Highest level in Scouting.

2. Religious Emblems & Awards =

Highest level in Religious Activities in Scouting.

3. Troop 125 is a Christ-centered Troop.

4. Should earning a religious emblem & award be a priority to each member of this Troop?

What will you do?