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 relatively new program; GSUSA launched MPMF in Nov 2011.
Girl Scouts are encouraged to participate in both programs. In fact, the MPMF pin asks girls to find out about Religious Recognitions.
Comparison
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's Guide to Girl Scouting
Worn on front of the uniform
Combining MPMF with Bible Basics RP3
MPMF is a generic program with five basic requirements. These requirements line up with the Bible Basics RP3 series. By combining the MPMF with the Bible Basics series, a congregation has a ready-made Bible curriculum to do outreach to the Girl Scout community. Click here for a sample program.