| Eligibility |
- A Registered Bear or
Webelos of Catholic faith.
- Completed second
grade.
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| Purpose |
- The purpose of the
Parvuli Dei (Children of God) emblem is
to help young boys explore a wide range
of activities in order to discover the
presence of God in their daily lives as
members of their families and parishes,
and also to develop a good, positive
self-image through the contributions
they can make to the group or community.
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| Program Objectives |
- To help the Scout of
his age develop an awareness of God's
love for each one of His special, unique
created beings.
- To help the Scout
become aware and understand his identity
as an important member of his family,
his community, and as a member of the
Family of God.
- To continue to
develop an awareness as members of the
parish and the Body of Christ.
- To aid the Scout in
his awareness of the responsibilities
that grow out of God's love for us.
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| Requirements |
- Each Cub must have
his own Activity Book.
- The book is designed
for the Cub and his parent or guardian
to work together.
- The Cub will be
required to make a banner as part of the
requirements.
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| Program Completion |
- When the Cub
completes all steps, he presents the
book to his parish priest or the
priest's representative. The Cub and
parent or guardian meet with the priest
to review the book.
- After the priest or
representative signs the book, it is
sent to the diocesan chaplain for final
approval.
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| Presentation |
- The emblem, knot, and
card are presented at a diocesan or
parish ceremony.
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| Scout's Role |
- 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 |
- 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 |
- Thirty to ninety
days.
- 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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| Steps |
- Step 1 - God and His
Creation
- Step 2 - God Our
Father, His Son Jesus Christ, and I
- Step 3 - Jesus, Our
Church, and I
- Step 4 - Jesus, His
People, and I
- Step 5 - Children of
God, Other Cub Scouts, and I
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