A Scout is Reverent

He is reverent toward God. He is faithful in his religious duties, and respects the convictions of others in matters of custom and religion.



We are reminded by the twelfth point of the Scout Law to be always reverent.

 As stated in the Boy Scout Handbook,
"A Scout is reverent; he is reverent toward God.

He is faithful in his religious duties and respects the convictions and beliefs of others in matters of custom and religion."

Every scout is encouraged to pursue the religious award of his faith.

To learn more about earning your church's religious emblem, talk to your pastor or youth minister should be able to give you some direction in your pursuit.

A scout is, in fact, a boy who "reveres" God. To revere is to hold certain things sacred, and thus a good scout worships God faithfully.

Scouter Prayer

Dear Lord, from your judgment seat on high,
Look down on a Scoutmaster such as I.
Search me through and find me whole,
Then help me, Lord, to reach my goal.
Help me, Lord, to work for Thee,
Guard my homeland—keep it free.
Help me to work with others and be kind,
Helpful with my hands and mind.
Keep me, Lord, both well and strong,
To help growing boys along.
Control my thoughts, keep them right,
Sound, clean weapons for life's fight.
Protect my morals, keep them high,
Grant this to a Scouter such as I.

—Author Unknown

A Psalm for Scouts and Scouters

The Lord God is our Great Scoutmaster who provides all our needs.

He lets us camp in forests tall and meadows green.

He leads us on trails besides waters deep and still, brooks babbling, streams rushing, and rivers raging.

He restores our bodies, minds and souls, even as we observe the eagle soaring to greater heights above.

He encourages the Eagle Scout in his upward climb.

He teaches Cub Scouts, Boy Scouts, Varsity Scouts, and Venturers to live the Scout Oath and Law.

Even though the trails may lead through dark valleys with towering mountains, we are courageous because he leads us onward.

He continually blesses us with food for mind and body.

Even when our enemies dislike or distrust us, he blesses us with the gifts of love and forgiveness.

Surely, his goodness and mercy will sustain us all the days of our lives.

And, when we climb the final trail through the awesome pass that leads to the Great Council fire, we shall join those who traveled the trail before us and joyfully live with him forever!

Sioux Indian Prayer

Great Spirit, help me not to judge another,
Until I have walked a mile in his moccasins.

The Charter and Bylaws of the Boy Scouts of America maintain that no boy can grow into the best kind of citizen without recognizing his obligation to God.

Scouting is absolutely nonsectarian in its attitude toward that religious training.

The Boy Scouts of America does not define what constitutes belief in God or the practice of religion