Religious Programs

In the Scout Law, one of the first things a Scout pledges is his or her Duty to God.

While Scouting America recognizes religious elements in Scouting, it is absolutely nonsectarian in the attitude toward that religious training. Its policy is that the home and the organization/group with which the member is connected shall give definite attention to religious life.

Religious Relationships Committees

These Council committees help support local Scouts carry out their Duty to God by providing opportunities for children, youth, adults, and families to expand their faith and learn about others’ faiths by:

Promoting Charter Organization relationships with faith-based organizations.
Helping youth and adult members to grow in their faith and to respect others’ religious traditions as part of their Scouting journey.
Use training events to increase awareness of the available age-appropriate religious emblems for youth members and recognize youth who receive those religious emblems.
Bring added emphasis to the observance of Scout Sunday, Scout Sabbath, Scout Jumuah, and other Scout religious observances such as hikes to places of worship, faith-based retreats and religious emblem workshops.
Recruit and train Chaplains for camps, as well as scheduled religious services for Council events.
Represent the religious diversity of the Council.