Religious Awards
Parvuli
Dei Religious Emblem
To apply, contact Donna
Flannery .
| Eligibility |
- A Registered Bear or Webelos
of Catholic faith
- Completed second grade.
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| Purpose |
- The purpose of the Parvuli
Dei (Children of God) emblem is to help
young boys explore a wide range of activities
in order to discover the presence of God
in their daily lives as members of their
families and parishes, and also to develop
a good, positive self-image through the
contributions they can make to the group
or community.
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| Program
Objectives |
- To help the Scout of his
age develop an awareness of God's love for
each one of His special, unique created
beings.
- To help the Scout become
aware and understand his identity as an
important member of his family, his community,
and as a member of the Family of God.
- To continue to develop an
awareness as members of the parish and the
Body of Christ.
- To aid the Scout in his awareness
of the responsibilities that grow out of
God's love for us.
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| Requirements |
- Each Cub must have his own
Activity Book.
- The book is designed for
the Cub and his parent or guardian to work
together.
- The Cub will be required
to make a banner as part of the requirements.
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| Program
Completion |
- When the Cub completes all
steps, he presents the book to his parish
priest or the priest's representative. The
Cub and parent or guardian meet with the
priest to review the book.
- After the priest or representative
signs the book, it is sent to the diocesan
chaplain for final approval.
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| Presentation |
- The emblem, knot, and card
are presented at a diocesan or parish ceremony.
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| Scout's
Role |
- Actively work on the activities
with his parents or guardians.
- Keep the Religious Emblems
Counselor informed of his progress.
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| Parent's
Role |
- Actively work on the activities
with their son. He may need your help with
Bible readings and getting information.
- Keep the Religious Emblems
Counselor informed of the Cub's progress.
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| Suggested
Time Requirements |
- Thirty to ninety days.
- The goal of earning a religious
emblem is to help the Cub develop a personal
relationship with Jesus, so it is suggested
that steps be spread over several weeks.
This will help the Cub understand that this
is a long-term commitment, not a one-time
project.
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| Steps |
- Step 1 - God and His Creation
- Step 2 - God Our Father,
His Son Jesus Christ, and I
- Step 3 - Jesus, Our Church,
and I
- Step 4 - Jesus, His People,
and I
- Step 5 - Children of God,
Other Cub Scouts, and I
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For more information contact:
Local council service center,
diocesan Scout office, or
National
Catholic Committee on Scouting
1325 West Walnut Hill Lane
P.O. Box 152079
Irving, TX 75015-2079
972-580-2114
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