CATHOLIC COMMITTEE ON SCOUTING Brooklyn, New York

Bishop Nicholas DiMarzio
Home
About Us
American Saints
Applications
Awards, Recognition and Patches
Coming Events
Committee Contacts
Contact Us
Good Turn Project
Links
Meetings
Peace Light
Religious Emblems
Ad Altare Dei
Light Is Life
Light Of Christ
Parvuli Dei
Pope Pius XII
Rosary
Retreat 2008
Site Map
Training
 
Light of Christ Religious Emblem 
 
 

 Eligibility

  • Eligibility Registered Tiger or Wolf Cub Scout of Catholic Faith.
  • The Scout must complete the requirements before starting third grade. 

Purpose

  • The purpose is to help the Cub develop a personal relationship with Jesus. With the parents' active assistance and participation in this program, it is hoped that the Cub will come to see Jesus as a real person and his friend.  

Program Objectives

  • To support the role of the parents as the primary catechists of their children.
  • To have the Scout identify Jesus as a real person and as his friend.
  • To foster early family religious involvement.
  • To be a stepping stone toward Parvuli Dei and the other religious emblems, when the parents are involved.
  • To serve as a catalyst to draw the parents into a deeper involvement with the church, through the child.  
Requirements
  • Each Cub have his own Activity Book.
  • The book is designed for the Cub and his parent or guardian to work together.  

Program Completion

  • When the Cub completes all steps, he is presents the book to his parish priest or the priest's representative and the book is reviewed with the Cub.
  • After the priest or representative signs the book, it is sent to the diocesan chaplain for final approval. 

Presentation

  • The emblem and knot may be presented at a diocesan or parish ceremony. 

Scout's Role

  • Actively work on the activities with his parents or guardians.
  • Keep the Religious Emblems Coordinator informed of his progress.  

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 Coordinator informed of the Cub's progress. 
     

Suggested Time

 Requirements

  •  One to ninety day(s).
  • Although the book could be completed in four to six hours, 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.

Steps

  • Step 1 - Families
  • Step 2 - God's Call
  • Step 3 - Eucharist
  • Step 4 - Forgiveness
  • Step 5 - Family of God