From the council library; download it from www.praypub.org; or purchase it from P.R.A.Y.

The national religious organizations/committees themselves (not BSA)

True: The script can help any leader make a knowledgeable presentation.

False: Religious leaders or designated counselors are to teach the programs.

1. What is the name of the program for a child who belongs to a non-denominational or Independent Christian church?

The PRAY Program (God and Me, Family, Church, Life)

2.  What web address provides information on the religious emblems programs?

www.praypub.org
http://www.scouting.org

2. Where are the awards worn on the uniform?

Above  the left shirt pocket (over the square knot)

2. True/False: The religious booklets and emblems are available at the local scout shop.

False: The booklets MAY be available at the local council store; the emblems are NOT (follow the instructions in the booklet).

2. True/False: A leader can only speak about his or her own religious program.

False: Leaders must provide information on ALL religious emblems.

2. Name the religion of the Ad Altare Dei award.

Catholic

3. How can you obtain a copy of the Duty to God brochure?

From the local council (the council orders them from BSA National Religious Relationships); a printable form is available at www.praypub.org

3. Can a Scout earn more than one emblem?

Yes, Scouts may earn all levels of their religious emblems program as long as they meet the appropriate age/grade requirements.

3. Why must parents review the program guidelines?

Each program sets its own guidelines as to age/grade requirements, who can serve as counselor, and whether participants must be official members of religious institution

3. True/False:  Mixed troops (of different religions) cannot participate in the religious emblems programs.

False: Of course they can. Each child would need the appropriate book for his specific faith.

3. Name the religion of the Dharma award.

Hindu

4. True/False: You cannot do a presentation on the religious emblems without the video.

False. The video is an excellent resource, but it is not required; the script provides all the necessary information about the religious emblems programs.

4. How is the award presented? (in what setting?)

In the religious institution by the religious leader; the square knot should be presented by the Scout leader in an award ceremony

4. When do you pin a “device” on the square knot?

When you earn more than one religious emblem. The devices will show at which levels you earned a religious emblem

4. When can a leader wear the religious square knot on the adult uniform?

When the leader has earned the religious emblem as a youth. or when the leader has been nominated for an adult religious recognition.

4. Name the religion of the “That of God” award.

Quaker/Friends

5. The script may be duplicated.

True. The script is available at no charge on the P.R.A.Y. web site. P.R.A.Y. encourages people to duplicate it.

5. How do adult awards differ from youth awards?

Awards are by nomination; re-quire at least 5 years; require letters of recommendation;  involve a review committee; nominee is unaware

5. How do you earn the Duty to God Promotion Patch?

By attending a presentation on religious emblems and making a commitment to Duty to God.

5. What resources should a leader have to explain the religious emblems programs?

Duty to God Brochure; Script; Video; “Dear Parent” handout

5. Name the religion of the  Chi-Rho Award.

Eastern Orthodox

6. Whom can you contact if you have questions on the religious emblems programs?

The name of the presenter; the national religious organizations listed in the Duty to God brochure

6. How do young people get started on these programs? What are the 4 steps?

1. Get the book
2. Review guidelines
3. Talk to religious leader
4. Complete requirements, obtain signatures & order award

6. What are some ways a leader can promote the religious emblems programs?

By making a presentation; setting goals; recognizing recipients; planning a joint service project; visiting each other’s places of worship

6. Name at least 5 adult awards.

God & Service, Distinguished Youth Service, Good Shepherd, St. George, Faithful Servant, On My Honor, Prophet Elias, Dharma Saathi, Allaho Akber, Shofar, Lamb, etc.