A Scout is reverent. They are reverent toward God. They are faithful in their religious duties and respect the convictions of others in matters of custom and religion.
Did you know that Scouting America recognizes 42 different religious organizations that have developed Religious Emblems programs? These are programs owned by the faith organizations that are eligible to be worn on Scouting America Uniforms.
To encourage members to grow stronger in their faith, religious groups have developed the following religious emblems programs. Scouting America has approved of these programs and allows the emblems to be worn on the official uniform. The various religious groups administer the programs.
For more information about Religious Emblems Programs:
- Duty to God Program Brochure
- Review the Frequently Asked Questions about Religious Emblems Programs
- Learn How to Get Started on these programs
- See our chart of Religious Emblems Programs
- Watch the Religious Emblems Coordinator informational video
- Additional resources available for the Religious Emblems Coordinator
- Calendar of Scouting America Religious Observances
Join us for the first ever
CST Territory 9/NCCS Region 6 Catholic Camporee!
Date: October 17-19, 2025
Location: Camp Miakonda 5600 W. Sylvania Ave. Toledo, OH 43623
This event is open to all Scouts in any Scouting America Troop, Crew, or Ship, regardless of faith background. Scouts in areas outside of CST 9 and NCCS Region 6 are also welcome to attend.

Religious Emblems Program 2025 – Protestant Faiths
Date: November – January (varies by program)
Location: Christ Church Cranbrook, 470 Church Road, Bloomfield Hills MI 48304
Both the Scout Oath and Scout Law remind us of our Duty to God. Christ Church Cranbrook (“CCC”) in Bloomfield Hills is offering a program for Protestant faiths. The Protestant Series includes Baptist, Episcopal, Lutheran, Methodist, Non-Denominational and Presbyterian faiths.
$40 program cost covers program materials and awards. We will recognize completion of the programs at a service on Scout Sunday, February 8, 2026 at CCC. Please register below:
NATIONAL ORGANIZATIONS
- National Catholic Committee on Scouting
- International Catholic Conference of Scouting
- National Buddhist Committee on Scouting
- Islamic Council on Scouting
- National American Muslim Association on Scouting
- Eastern Orthodox Committee on Scouting
- Members of the Churches of Christ for Scouting
- National Association of United Methodist Scouters
- National Association of Presbyterian Scouters
- National Lutheran Association of Scouters
- National Jewish Committee on Scouting
- Unitarian Universalist Scouters Organization