The Diocese of Scranton

Religious Emblems Overview
Boy Scouts

Emblem	Age Group	Time Frame
Light of Christ For registered Tiger or Wolf Cubs of Catholic Faith. To be completed before he starts 3rd grade. Purpose of the program is to help the Cub develop a personal relationship with Jesus. It is hoped that he will come to see Jesus as a real person and friend.	grades 1 to 2	3 to 6 months
Parvuli Dei Recognition that the Catholic Church gives to the Cub or Webelo Scout for advancement in religious knowledge and spiritual formation. Its purpose is to help the boy become more aware of God’s presence in his daily life, especially within his home and community.	ages 7 to 10 grades 3 to 5	3 to 4 months
Ad Altare Dei Program helps Scouts develop a fully Christian way of life. The program is organized in steps, based on the sacraments. A retreat is required as part of the program. These encounters with Christ are our best Means towards spiritual growth.	ages 12 to 13	6 months
Pope Pius XII This program is Catholic Scouting’s Church related ministries and vocationsProgram. It has the following objectives: 1. To have the candidate examine how being a Christian affects daily life in a real world. 2. To challenge the candidate to evaluate his or her own personal talents and abilities in light of a possible choice of lifestyle that relates in some way to belonging to and becoming increasingly more active in the Catholic Christian faith community. 3. To give the candidate an opportunity to share faith and practice in his/her religion among peers, while receiving guidance feedback attuned to the ideals of scouting.	Males and Females ages 13 to 17	9 to 12 months

Religious Emblems Overview
Girl Scouts

Emblem	Age Group	Time Frame
Family of God An activity series developed to complement the catechetical efforts of the parish and families with children in 2nd and 3rd grades.	ages 6 to 8 grades 2 to 3 Brownies	3 to 4 months
I Live My Faith Intended to complement the work of formal religious education carried on by catholic schools and parish religious education programs. Program is action oriented by accompanied by reflection and sharing with parents, advisors and peers.	ages 9 to 11 grades 4 to 6	3 to 6 months
Mary, the First Disciple Intended to complement the work of formal religious education carried out by Catholic Schools and parish religious education programs. Program is action oriented in reflective action. It deals with themes which have relevance in the lives of girls working on the program.	ages 12 to 15 grades 7 to 10 Cadet	9 to 12 months
Spirit Alive Designed for Senior age level students. It will assist them in discovering how the Holy Spirit moves within their lives, calling them to greater participation within the church. They will examine scriptures and the Documents of the church to discover that the Spirit is alive today.	ages 16 to 18 grades 10 to 12	9 to 12 months