Duty to God

Learning Objectives Explain the religious principles of the Boy Scouts of America.Explain the religious principles of the Boy Scouts of America. List ways to incorporate worship into a Venturing activity.List ways to incorporate worship into a Venturing activity. Understand the importance of recognizing other people’s religionsUnderstand the importance of recognizing other people’s religions Understand the Youth Ministries Bronze awardUnderstand the Youth Ministries Bronze award

Religious Principles The Boy Scouts of America believes that no member can grow into the best kind of citizen without recognizing an obligation to God. The Venturing Oath helps Venturers develop a sense of spiritual awareness as they promise to do their “duty to God”.The Boy Scouts of America believes that no member can grow into the best kind of citizen without recognizing an obligation to God. The Venturing Oath helps Venturers develop a sense of spiritual awareness as they promise to do their “duty to God”.

How can we incorporate into Venturing? Service at campsitesService at campsites Sunrise service at scenic locationSunrise service at scenic location Evening vespers at scenic locationEvening vespers at scenic location Grace before mealsGrace before meals Quiet, meditative time aloneQuiet, meditative time alone Not all faiths worship on SundayNot all faiths worship on Sunday

Planning a Scout’s Own Consider age-appropriateness of all content.Consider age-appropriateness of all content. Choose a location that promotes reverence.Choose a location that promotes reverence. Consider people’s physical comfort.Consider people’s physical comfort. Include everyone – planning and during.Include everyone – planning and during. Short – 15 to 20 minutes.Short – 15 to 20 minutes. Teach Venturers to respect the rights and feelings of others.Teach Venturers to respect the rights and feelings of others. Choose inspirational passages.Choose inspirational passages.

Elements of a Service Call to worshipCall to worship Hymns or songsHymns or songs Scriptures or readings from a variety of religious or inspirational sourcesScriptures or readings from a variety of religious or inspirational sources Responsive readingsResponsive readings Personal prayerPersonal prayer Group prayerGroup prayer Offering (World Friendship Fund)Offering (World Friendship Fund) An act of friendshipAn act of friendship Benediction or closingBenediction or closing