A Scout is reverent toward God. A Scout is faithful in his or her religious beliefs and respects the beliefs of others. The Scout Oath begins with duty to God, and the Scout Law ends with reverence It’s the twelfth point of the Scout Law, but it cannot be relegated to an afterthought.
The Religious Emblems Programs are faith group learning activities that are available to Members of the Boy Scouts of America. To encourage members to grow stronger in their faith, religious groups have developed the religious emblems programs. The Boy Scouts of America has approved of these programs and allows the emblems to be worn on the official uniform. The various religious groups administer the programs.
This link will take you to the BSA website that lists all Religious Emblems Programs available to members of the Boy Scouts of America.
For more information about Religious Emblems Programs …
- Duty to God Program Information
- Review the Frequently Asked Questions about Religious Emblems Programs
- Learn How to Get Started on these programs
- See our chart of Religious Emblems Programs
- Watch the Religious Emblems Coordinator informational video
Scouts who earn their religious emblem should be recognized at their next Pack Meeting or Court of Honor, as well as, their local religious institution in the tradition of their faith.
The religious emblem is worn on the Scout uniform above the left pocket. While most of the programs have multiple options to earn the award by age group, only one knot is worn on the uniform, but devices may be added for multiple instances of earning the award.
If the award is earned as a youth, the knot worn is a silver knot on the purple background.
If the award is earned as an adult, the knot worn is a purple knot on a tan background.