Religious Awards

Religious awards are programs created by national Girl Scout/Boy Scout religious organizations/committees, not by Girl Scouts of the USA. Girl Scouts recognizes these programs and encourages girl members to participate in them so they become more active in their religious groups. The programs offer awards in the form of pins that are authorized for wear on the official Girl Scout uniform.

Why Girl Scout Councils Promote Religious Awards Programs

There are several reasons why Girl Scout councils promote religious awards programs to the membership:

to encourage girls to grow stronger in their faith
to allow girls to fulfill their promise to "serve God," which they commit to whenever they make the Girl Scout Promise
to promote family values
as a service to Girl Scouts and their families
to make leaders aware of these programs
as a service to religious communities
in recognition that usage of these programs is increasing

Actual religious requirements are available from the various religious groups, not Girl Scouts of Northeast Council. Also visit http://www.praypub.org for more information on religious recognitions. View a promotional religious awards presentation for Girl Scouts by clicking on Religious Awards power point.