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Eligibility
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Registered
Tiger or Wolf Cub Scout of Catholic Faith. The
Scout must complete the requirements before starting
third grade.
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Purpose
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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.
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Program
Objectives
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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.
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Requirements
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Each
Cub have his own Activity Book. The book is designed
for the Cub and his parent or guardian to work
together.
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Program
Completion
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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. |
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Presentation
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The
emblem and knot may be presented at a diocesan
or parish ceremony.
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Scout's
Role
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Actively
work on the activities with his parents or guardians.
Keep the Religious Emblems Counselor informed
of his progress.
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Parent's
Role
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Actively
work on the activities with their son. He may
need your help with Bible readings and getting
information. Keep the Religious Emblems Counselor
informed of the Cub's progress.
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Suggested
Time
Requirements
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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.
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