Religious Recognitions & MPMF

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Comparing Religious Recognitions & MPMF

Faith-based awards include both the Religious Recognitions and the My Promise, My Faith pin. The Religious Recognitions have been in existence for a long time; the earliest awards date back into the 1970’s. The My Promise My Faith pin is a newer program; GSUSA launched MPMF in Nov 2011.

Religious Recognitions

  • Created by the faith communities.
  • Help girls grow in their faith.
  • Lessons are based on religious beliefs and tenets.
  • Earned with others of the same faith.
  • Requirements differ for each religion, get them from the faith communities.
  • Worn on front of the uniform.

My Promise, My Faith

  • Created by GSUSA.
  • Helps girls connect their faith with Girl Scouting.
  • Activities are based on the Girl Scout Law.
  • May be earned within a troop setting.
  • Requirements are in the The Girl Scout Handbook or found online.
  • Worn on front of the uniform.
Girl Scouts are encouraged to participate in both programs. In fact, the MPMF pin asks girls to find out about Religious Recognitions.
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Combining MPMF with Bible Basics RP3

MPMF is a program to connect Girl Scouting with faith. Bible Basics RP3 is a patch series from P.R.A.Y. to help participants grow stronger in their Christian faith (each patch focuses on 3 Bible stories). Combining the MPMF with the BBRP3 series provides a ready-made program for Christian Girl Scouts to earn both awards.

Combining MPMF+RP3 can create opportunities for GS Councils to partner with local congregations. This is an option for GS Councils looking to engage the faith community and grow Girl Scout membership.

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Help Girl Scouts grow strong in faith. Offer a workshop to earn both the My Promise, My Faith pin and a Bible Basics RP3 patch!