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RRI Presentation Training Design
Religious Recognitions (20 minute presentation)

Time Topic Content Trainer Resources
3 min. Introductions ·Self introduction of each trainer
2 min. Purpose of RRI Team
·Promote religious recognitions programs
·Provide information, not religious instruction
·Serve as a resource to Girl Scout leaders
·Encourage leaders to promote these programs
·Created by national religious organizations/cpmmittees
Distribute Interfaith
Quick Reference Chart
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What are religious Recognition Programs?

 

How are religious recognitions programs connected to Girl Scouting? Why promote religious recognitions programs?

·Recognized by GSUSA
·Pins are approved for wear on the official Girl Scout uniform
·Encourage spiritual development in girls
·Preamble to GSUSA Constitution: "The motivating force in Girl Scouting is a spiritual one" … "Girl Scouts are united by a belief in God."
·Provide spiritual component ot the Girl Scout Program
·Promote same values found in Girl Scouting
·Help develop positive assets in Girl Scouts
·Girl Scouts: Who we are, What We Think: girls who were members of both Girl Scouting and a religious institution made better moral decisions than girls who were members of just one organization

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