Interfaith Worship Services in Scouting
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For prayers, reflections, and worship services in Scouting we take our guidance from the Declaration of Religious Principle provided by the Boy Scouts of America.
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Interfaith Worship Services in Scouting
- 1. Interfaith Worship Religious Diversity in Scouting 1 John Green Piedmont Council, BSA
- 2. Interfaith Worship For prayers, reflections, and worship services in Scouting we take our guidance from the Declaration of Religious Principle provided by the Boy Scouts of America. 2
- 3. Declaration of Religious Principle A Scout is: Reverent toward God Faithful in their religious duties Respectful of the beliefs of others 3
- 4. Interfaith Service If services for each faith group are not available, an interfaith worship service is recommended. 4
- 5. Interfaith Service Scripture, prayers, hymns, and all other parts of the worship should be considerate of everyone present and respectful of all religions. 5
- 6. Test Your Knowledge Let's take a quiz - just for fun. We’re not going to record any scores or grades. Let’s just find out how much we know. 6
- 7. True or False The Boy Scouts of America maintains that no member can grow into the best kind of citizen without recognizing an obligation to God. 7
- 8. True or False The Boy Scouts of America maintains that no member can grow into the best kind of citizen without recognizing an obligation to God. TRUE This is a direct quote from the Charter and Bylaws of the Boy Scouts of America. 8
- 9. Multiple Choice - choose the correct answer(s) The 12th point of the Scout Law includes the following responsibilities: a. personal religious obligations b. duty to country c. respect for the beliefs of others d. all of the above 9
- 10. Multiple Choice - choose the correct answer(s) The 12th point of the Scout Law includes the following responsibilities: a. personal religious obligations b. duty to country c. respect for the beliefs of others d. all of the above 10
- 11. Multiple Choice - choose the correct answer(s) The word “nonsectarian” means a. nondenominational b. ecumenical c. not affiliated with any specific religion d. all of the above 11
- 12. Multiple Choice - choose the correct answer(s) The word “nonsectarian” means a. nondenominational b. ecumenical c. not affiliated with any specific religion d. all of the above Nondenominational - is for all Protestants Ecumenical - is for all Christians 12
- 13. True or False In accordance with their agreement with the Boy Scouts of America, some places of worship that charter Scouting units can require members of their units to participate in religious ceremonies and services distinctive to that place of worship. 13
- 14. True or False In accordance with their agreement with the Boy Scouts of America, some places of worship that charter Scouting units can require members of their units to participate in religious ceremonies and services distinctive to that place of worship. FALSE This is clearly stated in the Charter and Bylaws of the Boy Scouts of America. 14
- 15. True or False Some religions have specific requirements that cannot be fulfilled through an interfaith worship service. Other arrangements might be necessary for Scouts of those faiths to fulfill such commitments. 15
- 16. True or False Some religions have specific requirements that cannot be fulfilled through an interfaith worship service. Other arrangements might be necessary for Scouts of those faiths to fulfill such commitments. TRUE The best way to become knowledgeable about a person’s religious beliefs is to inquire about them. 16
- 17. True or False Of the eight major religions in the world, all are represented in the BSA’s religious emblems program. 17
- 18. True or False Of the eight major religions in the world, all are represented in the BSA’s religious emblems program. FALSE Five have religious emblems: Judaism, Hinduism, Buddhism, Islam, and Christianity have programs. 18
- 19. True or False Confucianism, Taoism, and Shintoism do not because the number of adherents to those faiths in the United States is relatively small. 19
- 20. Major Religions Hinduism: • has over 900 million adherents worldwide. • has no single founder, no single scripture, and no commonly agreed set of teachings. • accepts all forms of beliefs hence, Hinduism is devoid of the concepts of heresy and blasphemy. Salvation: perform works without regard for personal gain. 20
- 21. Major Religions Be familiar with the major religions you can encounter in scouting. A little knowledge goes along way in knowing how to be respectful to the beliefs of others. 21
- 22. Major Religions Buddhism: • focuses on personal spiritual development • has 376 million followers worldwide • follows the path of the Buddha who went on a quest for Enlightenment around the sixth century BC Salvation: To reach Nirvana you must follow the Noble Eightfold Path. All eight points are human works based like in Hinduism. 22
- 23. Major Religions Islam: • revealed by the Prophet Muhammad • followers are called Muslims • means 'submission to the will of God’ • Second largest with over 1 billion followers Salvation: Judgment – maybe paradise after enduring Hell or die as martyrs defending and go directly to paradise. 23
- 24. Major Religions Christianity: • world's biggest religion, with about 2.1 billion followers worldwide • based on the teachings of Jesus Christ Salvation: a free gift given to by God through the sacrifice of his son Jesus. Christianity offers absolute assurance of heaven and eternal life. 24
- 25. Major Religions Judaism: • has around 13.1 million followers. • God appointed the Jews to be his chosen people in order to set an example of holiness and ethical behavior to the world Salvation: Live a holy and righteous life dedicated to Yahweh, the God of Creation. Fast, worship, and celebrate during the appropriate holidays. Do not believe in an afterlife but do believe in a resurrection when the Messiah comes. 25
- 26. Major Religions Mormonism: • Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints was founded in 19th Century America • has over 12 million followers • use the Bible but mostly their own text, the Book of Mormon Salvation: Grace comes to the Mormon by the death of Jesus Christ on the cross but salvation is only possible through belief in and following the traditions of the Mormon church. 26
- 27. DISCUSSION QUESTIONS What other faiths have you encountered in Scouting activities? Which ones would you think you'd be mostly likely to come into contact with at: • Summer Camp • Philmont • National Jamboree • World Jamboree 27
- 28. Are Faith specific prayers okay or should we be more general? Its not that faith specific prayers and reflections are improper, but there are situations in which they would be discourteous and inconsiderate. Scouts respect the differences in the way people express their faith. 28
- 29. Are Faith specific prayers okay or should we be more general? So can I pray in the name of Jesus or not? 29
- 30. 3 Options for an Interfaith Prayer 1 . Pray an existing Interfaith Prayer "May the Great Scoutmaster of all Scouts be with us until we meet again.” 2. Moment of Silence Tell the audience to use the moment of silence to express their thanks, each in their own fashion and reflect on their own faith. 30
- 31. 3 Options for an Interfaith Prayer 3 . A prayer that is specific to your faith. If you know your audience is all of your faith - its fine. If you don’t know that for an absolute fact – its not. 31
- 32. Sample Interfaith Service Two great sources for focusing on in an Interfaith Service Nature Scout Law 32
- 33. Sample Interfaith Service Call to Worship Leader: Who comes to this place of nature? People: We come from the east to celebrate our God who has created the rising sun and has given us a new day. Leader: Who comes to this place of worship? People: We come from the north to remember that the One who made us has also shaped the face of icy mountains and snow- swept valleys. 33
- 34. Sample Interfaith Service Call to Worship Leader: Who enters into this place of sanctuary? People: We come from the west, singing of our Maker’s love and dancing with the red sun at our backs. Leader: Who gathers as the church today? People: We come from the south, our voices rising with the desert winds as we praise the Giver of all life. Leader: Let us know join together as one body. All: Worshipping God in spirit and in truth. Amen. 34
- 35. Sample Interfaith Service Worship Song Use a song or hymn that also focuses on finding God in nature or an aspect of the Scout Law. 35
- 36. Sample Interfaith Service Message Keep it simple, keep it short. Much like a Scoutmaster Minute a good moral story works well. 36
- 37. Sample Interfaith Service Closing Prayer Dear Lord, help me create a safe haven for all who come to our camp. Let me remember that what I do speaks louder than what I say. Let me have the attentiveness to listen and the ability to show others the true meaning of the Scout Oath and Law. Amen. 37
- 38. Learn More Consult the Manual for Chaplain Aides and Chaplains for more information on scouting.org 38
- 39. Interfaith Worship Religious Diversity in Scouting 39 Any Questions?
Notes de l'éditeur
- At National Jamboree and other large Scout gatherings there will be services for specific faiths and even denominations. If services for each faith group are not available, an interfaith worship service is recommended. Keep in mind - some religions have specific requirements based on their own beliefs that would not be fulfilled through an interfaith service.
- When planning an interfaith service, it is recommended that scripture, prayers, hymns, and all other parts of the worship be considerate of everyone present and respectful of all religions.
- QUIZ Applying the religious principles of the Boy Scouts of America is a little more involved than simply understanding the 12th point of the Scout Law. Let's take a quiz - just for fun. We’re not going to record any scores or grades. Let’s just find out how much we know.
- True or False The Boy Scouts of America maintains that no member can grow into the best kind of citizen without recognizing an obligation to God.
- TRUE This is a direct quote from the Charter and Bylaws of the Boy Scouts of America. The BSA believes that the recognition of God as the ruling and leading power in the universe is fundamental to the best type of citizenship and an important precept in the education of young people.
- The correct answers are (a) personal religious obligations and (c) respect for the beliefs of others. The 12th point of the Scout Law reads, “Reverent. A Scout is reverent toward God. He is faithful in his religious duties. He respects the beliefs of others.”
- The correct answer is (c) not affiliated with any specific religion. Nondenominational - is for all Protestants Ecumenical - is for all Christians
- FALSE This is clearly stated in the Charter and Bylaws of the Boy Scouts of America: “In no case where a unit is connected with a church or other distinctively religious organization shall members of other denominations or faiths be required, because of their membership in the unit, to take part in or observe a religious ceremony distinctly unique to that organization or church.”
- TRUE The best way to become knowledgeable about a person’s religious beliefs is to inquire about them. The opportunity to share the various religious beliefs of members can be a great program feature and helps everyone understand and appreciate our religious diversity.
- FALSE There are thousands of religions in the world, but only eight major religions. Five of the eight major religions currently have religious emblems for Scouts to earn: Judaism, Hinduism, Buddhism, Islam, and Christianity have programs. Confucianism, Taoism, and Shintoism do not because the number of adherents to those faiths in the United States is relatively small.
- FALSE There are thousands of religions in the world, but only eight major religions. Five of the eight major religions currently have religious emblems for Scouts to earn: Judaism, Hinduism, Buddhism, Islam, and Christianity have programs. Confucianism, Taoism, and Shintoism do not because the number of adherents to those faiths in the United States is relatively small.
- Hinduism Hinduism is the religion of the majority of people in India and Nepal and has over 900 million adherents worldwide. Unlike most other religions, Hinduism has no single founder, no single scripture, and no commonly agreed set of teachings. It accepts all forms of beliefs hence, Hinduism is devoid of the concepts of heresy and blasphemy. Salvation: perform works without regard for personal gain.
- Hinduism Hinduism is the religion of the majority of people in India and Nepal and has over 900 million adherents worldwide. Unlike most other religions, Hinduism has no single founder, no single scripture, and no commonly agreed set of teachings. It accepts all forms of beliefs hence, Hinduism is devoid of the concepts of heresy and blasphemy. Salvation: perform works without regard for personal gain.
- Buddhism Buddhism is a tradition that focuses on personal spiritual development. Buddhists strive for a deep insight into the true nature of life and do not worship gods or deities. There are 376 million followers worldwide. Buddhists seek to reach a state of nirvana, following the path of the Buddha, Siddhartha Gautama, who went on a quest for Enlightenment around the sixth century BC. Salvation: To reach Nirvana you must follow the Noble Eightfold Path. All eight points are human works based like in Hinduism.
- Islam Islam was revealed to humanity by the Prophet Muhammad. Those who follow Islam are called Muslims. The word Islam means 'submission to the will of God'. Islam is the second largest religion in the world with over 1 billion followers. Salvation: 1. Your good deeds are weighed against your bad deeds. If you have done enough good deeds when compared to your bad deeds, you will eventually get to paradise, after spending some time burning in the fires of hell. 2. Muslims who die as martyrs defending Islam go directly to paradise.
- Christianity Christianity is the world's biggest religion, with about 2.1 billion followers worldwide. It is based on the teachings of Jesus Christ. Salvation: a free gift given to us by God through the sacrifice of his son Jesus. Only Christianity offers absolute assurance of heaven and eternal life.
- Judaism Judaism is one of the oldest monotheistic religions and has around 13.1 million followers. Jews believe that God appointed the Jews to be his chosen people in order to set an example of holiness and ethical behavior to the world. Salvation: Live a holy and righteous life dedicated to Yahweh, the God of Creation. Fast, worship, and celebrate during the appropriate holidays. Do not believe in an afterlife but do believe in a resurrection when the Messiah comes.
- Mormonism The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints was founded in 19th Century America and has over 12 million followers. Mormons believe their church is a restoration of the Church as conceived by Jesus and that the other Christian churches have gone astray. They use the Bible but mostly their own text, the Book of Mormon, which tells the story of God's dealings with the ancient inhabitants of the American Continent. Salvation: Grace comes to the Mormon by the death of Jesus Christ on the cross but salvation is only possible through belief and following the traditions of the Mormon church.
- In a situation where a prayer is being presented where not everyone in attendance shares the same faith, a faith specific prayer can be an uncomfortable imposition for some. In my opinion, it's not that faith specific prayers and reflections are improper, but there are situations in which they could be discourteous and inconsiderate. In Scouting, offering a prayer or reflection in a vesper service is not only a personal dedication to our faith but also an opportunity to learn about and show our respect for the faiths of others.
- 1. Pray an existing Interfaith Prayer "May the Great Scoutmaster of all Scouts be with us until we meet again." A simple prayer of reflection can be used and there are many well-written ones to choose from in Scouting. 2. Moment of Silence Tell the audience to use the moment of silence to express their thanks, each in their own fashion and reflect on their own faith.
- 3. A prayer that is specific to your faith. Make sure you inform the audience that the prayer is a reflection of your personal faith. Make it clear that what you'll be saying is not an imposition on the faith of others present but simply a way to share what you believe.
- 3. A prayer that is specific to your faith. Make sure you inform the audience that the prayer is a reflection of your personal faith. Make it clear that what you'll be saying is not an imposition on the faith of others present but simply a way to share what you believe.
- 3. A prayer that is specific to your faith. Make sure you inform the audience that the prayer is a reflection of your personal faith. Make it clear that what you'll be saying is not an imposition on the faith of others present but simply a way to share what you believe.
- 3. A prayer that is specific to your faith. Make sure you inform the audience that the prayer is a reflection of your personal faith. Make it clear that what you'll be saying is not an imposition on the faith of others present but simply a way to share what you believe.
- 3. A prayer that is specific to your faith. Make sure you inform the audience that the prayer is a reflection of your personal faith. Make it clear that what you'll be saying is not an imposition on the faith of others present but simply a way to share what you believe.
- 3. A prayer that is specific to your faith. Make sure you inform the audience that the prayer is a reflection of your personal faith. Make it clear that what you'll be saying is not an imposition on the faith of others present but simply a way to share what you believe.
- 3. A prayer that is specific to your faith. Make sure you inform the audience that the prayer is a reflection of your personal faith. Make it clear that what you'll be saying is not an imposition on the faith of others present but simply a way to share what you believe.