BSA Religious Emblems

Scouting Scene
Written By Kevin Lynch

There Are Emblems for Many Faiths

As Scouters, we can be very focused on rank advancement and merit badges.  After all, this is one of the key ways boys and girls learn the skills of scouting. However, let’s not lose sight of the 12th point of the Scout Law – A scout is reverent.  Also, remember this part of the Scout Oath – “duty to God”.

The BSA has created a number of Religious Emblems that Scouts can earn that keep them connected to reverence and duty to God.  An amazing array of faiths have emblems that can be earned.

These emblems are not for all Scouts and should not be pushed upon them.  After all, the Boy Scouts are a secular organization.  Nonetheless, helping girls and boys know that the emblems are available to them are a service that all Scout Leaders should provide.

PS - We are here to help your troop plan a BWCA trip

We like to help Scouts plan Boundary Waters trips.  As Scouters, we are dedicated to helping out any way we can.  If you have any questions during your planning process, just give us a call.

Duty On. Be Your Best.

Kevin Lynch

Kevin lives in the Chicago area. He has been providing business and wilderness expertise to Williams and Hall since 2004, and most recently has taken on digital marketing responsibilities.  Kevin first visited the Boundary Waters as a scout leader when his son was a young Boy Scout.  Some of you may have seen him having the time of his life fishing Moose Lake, canoeing throughout the Boundary Waters, or camping as far from civilization as he can get.  Kevin is a life-long avid outdoors man who particularly enjoys fly fishing and wilderness camping.  (He wears a lot of sun screen.) Also, some of you may know Kevin’s son, Brian (now an Eagle Scout), who spent many summers working at Williams and Hall before finishing college.

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