The Religious Emblem Programs are Nationally Developed Catholic Programs specifically for BSA and GSA Scouting. All participants for these programs must be Catholic and registered members of the specific Scouting Organization. The programs are age specific and in some cases require trained Counselors.
Start, by selecting “BSA Religious Emblems” or “GSA Religious Emblems”, and then select the desired Emblem to review the information and begin the process of earning your Religious Emblem.
Religious Activities are open to all male or female youth, and adults, Catholic or non-Catholic. These activities are separated into two groups: Diocesan Activities and Patch Activities. The Diocesan Activities are Catholic-based activities that are held throughout the Diocese of Columbus and are presented by a trained group of adult and youth staff, many of these activities include overnight camping and food as part of the activity fee,. The Patch Activities are activities that may be used as individual or group activities there are a set of requirements listed for each activity. When each of the participants has completed their requirements, the order form and small fee to cover the expense of each of the patches, may then be submitted. The patch order may then be mailed to the group leader, parent or participant.
Start, by selecting “Religious Activities” and select the desired activity and consider printing the activity requirements and order form.
Religious Awards are specific to the Scouting Programs of the BSA and GSA to recognize the achievement of individual Youth, Adults, and Units. The individual Youth and Adult Awards are initiated through a nomination process, by a non-family member. A CCS Nomination Form must be completed and submitted, before the first Saturday in December of the current year, to be reviewed and selected by the CCS. The Unit Awards are initiated through an application process, which again must be completed and submitted, before the first Saturday in December of the current year, to provide enough time to be reviewed and selected by the CCS
Start, by selecting "BSA Religious Awards" or "GSA Religious Awards" and then select the desired Award to obtain the appropriate necessary nomination or application form.