To encourage members of the BSA to grow stronger in their faith, many religious groups have instituted programs that enable adults that mentor youth to earn a religious emblem. The Boy Scouts of America has approved of these programs and allows the emblems to be worn on leaders' official uniforms. However, the emblems are awarded through the various religious organizations rather than the BSA.
For a complete list of approved emblems programs, including a list of awards that are provided by each faith, see the Religious Emblems Programs and here.
Religious emblem square knot, cloth, silver knot on purple, No. 5007, may be worn by youth or adult members who earned the knot as a youth, above left pocket. Cloth, purple knot on silver, No. 5014, may be worn by adult members presented with the recognition, above left pocket. Adults may wear both knots if they satisfy qualifying criteria. Tiger Cubs may also wear this knot on their uniform shirts.
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Links and Resources
P.R.A.Y. Publishing
- Programs of Religious Activities with Youth (P.R.A.Y.) is a not-for-profit organization whose mission statement is to "foster the Christian growth of children, youth, and families through churches and youth serving agencies." Everything that the P.R.A.Y. national board does is centered on the two parts of this mission statement: collaborations between churches and agencies (including the BSA), and the God and Country program.
- The St. George Emblem
Religious Awards for Jewish Scouts
- Shabbat Emblem
- The Shofar Award
- Frank L. Weil Memorial Quality Jewish Committee Award
- Frank L. Weil Memorial Unit Recognition Award