Religious emblems programs (Girl Scouts of the USA)

A variety of religious emblems programs are used by the Girl Scouts of the USA (GSUSA) to encourage youth to learn about their faith and to recognize adults who provide significant service to youth in a religious environment. These religious programs are created, administered and awarded by the various religious groups and not GSUSA, though the GSUSA recognizes such programs and allows the emblem to be worn on the uniform. Many are listed by Programs of Religious Activities with Youth (P.R.A.Y.), an independent organization, as awards recognized by the Girl Scouts in an official brochure provided to Girl Scout council offices, as well as posted on the P.R.A.Y. website. The Girl Scouts also recognize that not all religions have programs that are affiliated through P.R.A.Y. and suggests contacting local religious leaders for information about those.

P.R.A.Y. listed programs and awards The following awards are administered through the P.R.A.Y. and may be worn on the uniform upon completion of the program. The emblems and awards given to girls at the completion of the program are worn either "in a single horizontal row on the right side of the uniform blouse, level with the Girl Scout Membership Pin [on the uniform sash], or on the vest in the area below the membership stars or troop/group numerals and above the next official insignia already on the vest."

FaithProponent AssociationDaisy and Brownie Girl ScoutsJunior Girl ScoutsCadette Girl ScoutsSenior and Ambassador Girl ScoutsAdult Recognition African Methodist Episcopal ChurchP.R.A.Y.God and MeGod and FamilyGod and ChurchGod and LifeGod and Service BaháʼíBaháʼí Committee on ScoutingUnity of Mankind (Level 1)Unity of Mankind (Level 2)Unity of Mankind (Level 2) Unity of Mankind (Level 3)Unity of Mankind (Level 3)Service to Humanity BaptistP.R.A.Y., Association of Baptists for ScoutingGod and MeGod and FamilyGod and ChurchGod and LifeGood Shepherd BuddhistNational Buddhist Committee on ScoutingPadma (Chocolate)Padma (Bronze)Padma (Silver)Padma (Silver) Padma (Certificate)Bodhi Christian Church (Disciples of Christ)P.R.A.Y.God and MeGod and FamilyGod and ChurchGod and LifeGod and Service Christian Methodist Episcopal ChurchP.R.A.Y.God and MeGod and FamilyGod and ChurchGod and LifeGod and Service Christian ScienceP.R.A.Y.God and CountryGod and Service The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints Faith in GodYoung WomanhoodYoung Womanhood Churches of ChristMembers of Churches of Christ for ScoutingLoving ServantJoyful ServantGood ServantFaithful Servant Community of ChristWorld Community ProgramGod and Me Light of the WorldLight of the World Path of the DisciplePath of the DiscipleExploring Community TogetherWorld Community International Youth Service Award Eastern OrthodoxEastern Orthodox Committee on ScoutingSaint GeorgeChi RhoAlpha OmegaProphet Elias EpiscopalNational Episcopal Scouters AssociationGod and MeGod and FamilyGod and ChurchGod and LifeSaint George Episcopal HinduNorth American Hindu AssociationDharmaDharma KarmaKarmaDharma Saathi Karma Saathi Dharma Bhakta Karma Bhakta IslamicNational Islamic Committee on ScoutingBismillahIn the Name of Allah AwardQuratula’in AwardMuslimeen Award JewishNational Jewish Girl Scout CommitteeLiorit LehavahBat OrMenorahOr EmunahOra LutheranNational Lutheran Association on ScoutingGod and MeGod and FamilyGod and ChurchGod and LifeLamb Polish National Catholic ChurchLove of God (Milosc Boga)God and Country (Bog I Ojczyzna)Bishop Thaddeus F. Zielinski Presbyterian Church in America (PCA)P.R.A.Y.God and MeGod and FamilyGod and ChurchGod and LifeGod and Service Presbyterian Church (U.S.A.)National Association of Presbyterian ScoutersGod and MeGod and FamilyGod and ChurchGod and LifeGod and Service Protestant and Independent Christian ChurchesP.R.A.Y.God and MeGod and FamilyGod and ChurchGod and LifeGod and Service Religious Society of Friends (Quakers)Friends Committee on ScoutingThat of GodSpirit of TruthFriends Emblem Roman Catholic ChurchNational Catholic Committee for Girl Scouts and Camp FireFamily of GodI Live My FaithMary, the First DiscipleThe Spirit AliveThe Saint Elizabeth Ann Seton Medal or the Saint Anne Medal Unitarian UniversalistUnitarian Universalist Association of Congregations Love and Help Love and Help Religion in LifeReligion in Life United Church of ChristP.R.A.Y.God and MeGod and FamilyGod and ChurchGod and LifeGod and Service United MethodistNational Association of United Methodist ScoutersGod and MeGod and FamilyGod and ChurchGod and LifeGod and Service United Pentecostal Church InternationalGod and MeGod and FamilyGod and ChurchGod and LifeGod and Service Unity ChurchAssociation of Unity ChurchesGod in MeLight of GodFillmore Youth AwardDistinguished Youth Service

Patch programs In addition to the official recognitions offered by each faith for girls, several faiths offer patch programs for girls who complete certain requirements and/or achieve certain goals. Because these patch programs are considered unofficial by GSUSA, they do not require formal approval from the Scouting organization, nor are they worn on the front of the uniform. Like other unofficial patches, event patches, and holiday patches, they are worn on the back of the uniform sash or vest.

FaithProponent AssociationPatch ProgramAge LevelsDescription IslamicNational Islamic Committee on ScoutingRamadhanBrownie, Junior, Cadette, Senior, AmbassadorPresented to girls who complete the requirements of the patch program for their age level and learn more about Ramadhan.Ramadhan Goal AchieverDaisy, Brownie, Junior, Cadette, Senior, AmbassadorPresented to girls who set one or more of the suggested goals during the week of Ramadhan.JumaaDaisy, Brownie, Junior, Cadette, Senior, AmbassadorHajjDaisy, Brownie, Junior, Cadette, Senior, AmbassadorPresented to girls who participate in the hajj, a pilgrimage to Mecca.Share Ramadhan With a FriendDaisy, Brownie, Junior, Cadette, Senior, AmbassadorPresented to girls who share the concepts and traditions of Ramadhan with a friend.JewishNational Jewish Girl Scout CommitteeShabbatDaisy, Brownie, Junior, Cadette, Senior, AmbassadorPresented to girls who participate in a Girl Scout Shabbat Service or wear their uniform to services during Girl Scout week.Unitarian UniversalistUnitarian Universalist Association of CongregationsChaliseDaisy, Brownie, Junior, Cadette, Senior, AmbassadorPresented to girls who accomplish a goal or complete an activity related to the faith, such as completing a religious award program or attending a religious service.

P.R.A.Y. also offers its own "To Serve God" segment patch program for Girl Scouts of all ages and adult advisers of all faiths, designed to promote their religious awards programs. The name is inspired by the words "to serve God" in the Girl Scout promise. To earn the patch, girls and adults must attend or make an interfaith presentation about religious awards, then fulfill a personal commitment of their choice "to serve God", such as promoting, earning, or helping another girl earn the religious award for her faith. There are four segments for the patch. One is offered yearly, called the "anchor patch", while the other three are offered yearly on a rotational basis. After one patch is released, the previous year's patch is discontinued for the next three years, then is reinstated again for a one-year period. The program began in 2006, and as of August 2008, only two of these three patches have been released.

See also Religious emblems programs (Boy Scouts of America)

References

External links Girl Scouts of the USA: Girl Scouts and Faith

nicgs.com - National Islamic Committee on Girl Scouting