Religious Emblems for Cub Scouts, Scouts USA (co-ed), Venturing (co-ed)
NOTES: Light of Christ is for Tiger and Wolf Cub Scouts
Parvuli Dei is for Bears and Webelos (must be completed before crossover to Scouts USA)
A Scout cannot begin Ad Altare Dei before he/she FINISHES 6th Grade
Ad Altare Dei is now available for girls registered in Scouts USA or Venturing
Pius XII is most appropriate for OLDER high school Scouts/Venturers (10th Grade & up)
Lion Cub Scouts can earn the God is Love emblem (see below)
A youth registered in BSA programs is also eligible for the programs below
*The Bishop Award and Word and the Way are "diocesan awards" that have enriched the faith of many Webelos, Boy Scouts, and Venturers throughout the years. Although they are no longer "official," some resources are still available for Scouts and Scouters who would like to utilize them. Please contact us for more information.
Parvuli Dei is for Bears and Webelos (must be completed before crossover to Scouts USA)
A Scout cannot begin Ad Altare Dei before he/she FINISHES 6th Grade
Ad Altare Dei is now available for girls registered in Scouts USA or Venturing
Pius XII is most appropriate for OLDER high school Scouts/Venturers (10th Grade & up)
Lion Cub Scouts can earn the God is Love emblem (see below)
A youth registered in BSA programs is also eligible for the programs below
*The Bishop Award and Word and the Way are "diocesan awards" that have enriched the faith of many Webelos, Boy Scouts, and Venturers throughout the years. Although they are no longer "official," some resources are still available for Scouts and Scouters who would like to utilize them. Please contact us for more information.
Religious Emblems for Girl Scouts, Camp Fire, AHG, and Lion Cubs (GIL)
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The recommended grade level for the NCCGSCF/NFCYM awards have changed. GIL (K-1st). FOG (2nd-3rd), ILMF (4th-5th), Marian Medal (6th-8th), SA (9th-10th), and the newest program MISSIO for Ambassador GS and other youth in 11th-12th grade.
Mother Mary, Queen of the Rosary, and Our Lady are "diocesan awards" that have fostered a devotion to our Blessed Mother in many Girl Scouts through the years. Guardian Angel is a "diocesan award" that was developed by a DOPB Girl Scout as her Silver Award project and has been enjoyed by our youngest Lion Cubs and Daisies. Although these awards are no longer "official," resources are still available for Scouts and Scouters who would like to utilize them. Please contact us for more information.
Workbooks for the national Scouts USA emblems can be purchased at the Gulf Stream Council Scout Shop, at www.scoutshop.org, at www.praypub.org, or from former CCOS members (while supplies last). Workbooks and pins/patches for the national Girl Scout emblems can be purchased at www.nfcym.org or from former CCOS (while supplies last).
It is recommended that each scout work with a BSA- or GSA-registered coordinator/counselor who has completed training for youth protection. Former members of the diocesan CCOS may be available to provide coordinator/counselor training. Please contact us for information on obtaining emblem recognition items (medals, pins, patches, certificates) and for ideas on arranging a suitable recognition presentation.
It is recommended that each scout work with a BSA- or GSA-registered coordinator/counselor who has completed training for youth protection. Former members of the diocesan CCOS may be available to provide coordinator/counselor training. Please contact us for information on obtaining emblem recognition items (medals, pins, patches, certificates) and for ideas on arranging a suitable recognition presentation.