A Scout Is Reverent
 
  The first week of February is often referred to as Scouting Anniversary Week to commemorate the founding of the Boy Scouts of America and the issuing of our National Charter from Congress.  The first Sunday in February (February 3) is called SCOUT SUNDAY.

The United Methodist Church recognizes this day on the 2nd Sunday in February which is on February 10, 2008. 

Scout Sabbath is February 9, 2008; the close of Scout Week.

The Scout Sunday or Sabbath observance may be as simple as the Scouts just attending a religious service of their choice in uniform. Anything beyond that, which you may want to include in a service, must be approved from the presiding priest, rabbi or minister. 

Here are some suggested activities to include in a normal church service.

  • Since it may be appropriate to include Boy Scouts, Cub Scouts, Girl Scouts, Brownies and Campfire Boys and Girls in the observance, any references made to Scouts, also includes these groups.
  • The Scouts are to be in uniform.
  • The Scouts parade in during the processional as directed by the minister. If allowed, the unit's flags may be placed in the appropriate place either before the service or at the end of the processional.
  • A brief welcome and introduction may be made by the minister or by an appropriate participant.
  • At an appropriate time during the service, a few words about Scouting and the other organizations may be made by the minister, an adult or Scout. Include some words about the Scouts "Duty to God".
  • If any of the Scouts are to receive a religious award, it may be presented at an appropriate time.
  • At the end of the service, the Scouts may parade out during the recessional or afterwards.
  • Schedule this in advance with the appropriate minister, priest or rabbi. Discuss what you would like to do and obtain his approval.
  • Any observance no matter how simple would qualify the Scout to be eligible to obtain the Scout Sunday observance patch available at the Scout Trading Post.
Scouts participating in Scout Sunday or Scout Sabbath may use as advance requirements, including:
  • Cub Wolf: #10a, 11b, 11c
  • Cub Bear: #10a, #12b, d, e & #18f, g,
  • Webelos: #8e partial for Arrow of Light
  • Scout Tenderfoot: #5& #9
  • Scout 2nd Class: #2a & #1b
  • Scout 1st Class: #1-partial & #3

It is the responsibility of the Cub Scout’s parents or the Scout Scout’s adult leader to signoff on the completion of these requirements.
 
Additional resources Here.
Scout Sabbath resources Here.

 
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