Who may earn a P.R.A.Y. award?
Girls and
boys in grades 1-12.
Do I have to belong to a scouting group to earn a P.R.A.Y.
award?
No, girls
and boys may earn this award even if they do not belong to a
Girl Scout, Boy Scout, American Heritage Girl, or Camp Fire
group. Members of youth groups and Sunday School classes may
participate in these programs.
Do I have to belong to a church to earn a P.R.A.Y. award?
No, you do
not have to have official membership in a congregation to earn
this award; however, the program requires that a pastor review
all work and oversee the program.
Which denominations use the P.R.A.Y. program?
Protestant
and Independent churches. The following is a partial listing
of the denominations that use the P.R.A.Y. program: African
Methodist Episcopal, African Methodist Episcopal Zion,
Assembly of God, Baptist, Christian Church (Disciples of
Christ), Christian Methodist Episcopal, Church of God,
Episcopal, Lutheran, Pentecostal, Presbyterian, United Church
of Christ, United Methodist Church, and Independent Christian
churches.
Who may serve as counselor?
The pastor,
or someone appointed by the pastor (such as a parent, Sunday
School teacher, congregational lay leader, or other qualified
adult).
May I earn more than one award (for the different grade
levels)?
Yes, you
may earn all four awards as long as you are in the appropriate
grade at the time (you may not go backwards and earn younger
awards).
How long does it take to complete the program?
It depends.
God and Me and God and Family may take 4 to 8 weeks to
complete. God and Church and God and Life may take 3 to 6
months to complete.
How do I order the booklets?
Booklets may be purchased at
your local council store or directly from P.R.A.Y. (see
attached order form) or via the internet at
www.praypub.org or by calling 1-800-933-7729.
Does each child need a booklet?
Yes.
How do I order the awards?
The application form to order
the awards is found in the Student Workbook. The form must be
sent to P.R.A.Y. (your local council will not have these
awards).
How is the award presented?
The award is usually
presented by the pastor in a worship service.
What is the difference between the Counselor Manual and
the Mentor Workbook?
The Counselor Manual is for
adults who are “teaching” or helping the students complete the
requirements. The Counselor Manual has answers, suggested
activities, resources, etc. The Mentor Workbook is for parents
who choose to be “students” alongside their children. The
Mentor Workbook contains lessons and questions for parents to
complete as they work side by side their childred on the
program.
Where can I go for more information?
The P.R.A.Y. website has
additional resources to help counselors who are teaching
classes. It also has interfaith scripts to help leaders who
want to promote religious awards in general. | 