| Eligibility |
- Registered Tiger or Wolf Cub Scout of Catholic Faith.
- The Scout must complete the requirements before starting third grade.
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| Purpose |
- The purpose is to help the Cub develop a personal relationship with Jesus. With the parents' active assistance
and participation in this program, it is hoped that the Cub will come to see Jesus as a real person and his friend.
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| Program Objectives |
- To support the role of the parents as the primary catechists of their children.
- To have the Scout identify Jesus as a real person and as his friend.
- To foster early family religious involvement.
- To be a stepping stone toward Parvuli Dei and the other religious emblems, when the parents are involved.
- To serve as a catalyst to draw the parents into a deeper involvement with the church, through the child.
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| Requirements |
- Each Cub have his own Activity Book.
- The book is designed for the Cub and his parent or guardian to work together.
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| Program Completion |
- When the Cub completes all steps, he is presents the book to his parish priest or the priest's representative
and the book is reviewed with the Cub.
- After the priest or representative signs the book, it is sent to the diocesan chaplain for final approval.
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| Presentation |
- The emblem and knot may be presented at a diocesan or parish ceremony.
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| Scout's Role |
- Actively work on the activities with his parents or guardians.
- Keep the Religious Emblems Counselor informed of his progress.
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| Parent's Role |
- Actively work on the activities with their son. He may need your help with Bible readings and getting information.
- Keep the Religious Emblems Counselor informed of the Cub's progress.
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| Suggested Time Requirements |
- One to ninety day(s).
- Although the book could be completed in four to six hours, the goal of earning a religious emblem is to
help the Cub develop a personal relationship with Jesus, so it is suggested that steps be spread over several
weeks. This will help the Cub understand that this is a long-term commitment, not a one-time project.
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| Steps |
- Step 1 - Families
- Step 2 - God's Call
- Step 3 - Eucharist
- Step 4 - Forgiveness
- Step 5 - Family of God
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It is necessary that each participating Cub Scout has an individual Light of
Christ record book (Publication No. 33074). In addition there is a new NCCS "
Religious Emblems, Reference Manual" (Publication No. 16-443) intended for those who carry out the religious
emblems programs in their diocese. Obtain these manuals at the
Mohegan Council Store.
