BSA Chester County Council Religious Emblem Coordinator

06/05/2026

There is something powerful about a church that simply shows up for its young people. Scouting gives us a front-row seat to watch youth discover who they are becoming. When a congregation opens its doors and hearts to a troop, crew, or pack, it is offering more than a meeting space — it is offering presence. And presence is ministry. The Scout Oath begins with “On my honor,” and when the church stands beside young people, we help them understand what honor looks like in daily life.

05/27/2026

Happy Eid-al-Adha/Eid Mubarak 2026 "blessed celebration/feast" to those that celebrate. Remember, a scout is reverent. If you are celebrating it, how are you celebrating this year? Share below!

Remember, You may have scouts in your units that celebrate so feel free to share this to wish the Happy Eid-al-Adha/Eid Mubarak, which is one of the more important holidays to them.

Also, even if you or your scouts don't know much about the holiday, it is good to learn about it so you know more about it.

So I left some links below to help learn a little more as I am learning more as well. A little from the sources:

"It starts today & lasts four days. It means "blessed celebration/feast".

Eid al-Adha, or the “Feast of Sacrifice,” signifies the willingness of the Prophet Ibrahim, known as Abraham in Christianity & Judaism, to sacrifice his son, Ismail as ordered by Allah. It is one of Islam’s most important holidays.

Some Muslims may give money to charity to give poorer families the chance to have a proper Eid feast, while mosques and community groups will often arrange communal meals."

You can learn more at the following links:
HISTORY https://www.history.com/topics/holidays/eid-al-adha

Muslim Aid https://www.muslimaid.org/media-centre/blog/important-facts-about-eid-ul-adha/

iNews https://inews.co.uk/news/world/eid-mubarak-meaning-eid-al-adha-what-mean-arabic-greeting-explained-1110606

Wikipedia https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Eid_al-Adha

05/03/2026

THE BEST QUOTE BY BADEN POWELL

Quotes For Scoutmasters By Lord Robert Baden-Powell

“Success in training the boy depends largely on the Scoutmaster’s own personal example.”

“The Scoutmaster teaches boys to play the game by doing so himself.”

“When a boy finds someone who takes an interest in him, he responds and follows.”

“Scoutmasters deal with the individual, rather than with the mass.”

“Can we not interpret our adult wisdom into the language of boyhood?”
“
Scouting is a game for boys under the leadership of boys under the direction of a man.”

– Lord Robert Baden-Powell
“The sport in Scouting is to find the good in every boy and develop it.”

“Teach Scouts not how to get a living, but how to live.”

“The Scoutmaster guides the boy in the spirit of an older brother.”

“The more responsibility the Scoutmaster gives his patrol leaders, the more they will respond.”

04/24/2026

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04/20/2026

Join us this July as we pray for blessings, healing, and guidance for our country. A nationwide novena for the 250th anniversary of the United States.

https://catholicscouting.com/novena-prayer-for-america/

Register now to join Catholic Scouting America in prayer and receive daily prayer intentions directly to your inbox!

https://www.cognitoforms.com/NCCS4/PrayerForAmerica250

04/19/2026

03/21/2026

A Scout is Reverent... Happy Eid Al-Fitr to everyone celebrating today! Share to your units, leaders, families & tag someone in this to wish them Happy Eid Al-Fitr.

No matter your faith or belief, being open to learning about others faith starts at no better time than now. And yes, you can respect your beliefs while respecting others. I am not Muslim by faith or culture, but I have quite a few scouts in both my Girl Scouts Nation's Capital Girl Scouts Troop & Boy Scouts of America Scouts BSA troop & Cub Scouts Pack in National Capital Area Council, BSA that are Muslim in faith or culture. What is important is to let them know & honour their faith & tradition in the way we do ours. We are after all! ❤

So my are the scouts around the world who are celebrating Eid-Al-Fitr today & tomorrow. Eid-Al-Fitr is the end of Ramadan.

At Eid-Al-Fitr, it is actually forbidden to fast, unlike during Ramadan. And people ask for forgiveness from those that they have intentionally or unintentionally not kept in touch with, done wrong to, & so forth. They give back & to the needy as well.

While I am not Muslim, the idea to be able to start this week off by contacting some people to set the path forward on the right now is a great one. In fact, I will act on it today before I lay my head down.

You can learn more about Eid-Al-Fitr & how it's celebrated around the world here since I am new at learning all this → https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Eid_al-Fitr

You finish off by saying "Eid Mubarak" which is to ask & give blessings on those around you, in the same way that many do around Christmas time & New Years, etc.

❤️ 🙏

03/20/2026

Scouting America announced its continued support of Scouts Read Sacred Texts, a nationwide and worldwide event encouraging Scouts and their families to set aside time for reflective reading in conjunction with the 2026 National Day of Prayer, observed on May 7, 2026.

Developed by Scouting America’s National Religious Relationships Committee, Scouts Read Sacred Texts invites Scouts to read a sacred or foundational text from their own faith tradition anytime between now and May 7. The initiative supports Scouting’s long‑standing emphasis on character development, literacy, and the Scout Oath’s commitment to “duty to God,” while fully respecting the personal beliefs and traditions of each Scout and family.

Most Scouts read at home with their families, though units and families may also choose to participate at places of worship or other appropriate settings. The committee recommends about 15 minutes of reading, with families or faith leaders deciding which passages are most meaningful.

Although rooted in Scouting, Scouts Read Sacred Texts is open beyond Scouting America membership. The National Religious Relationships Committee has extended invitations to every faith and many youth‑serving organizations worldwide, encouraging families, faith communities, and youth groups to participate together in a shared moment of reflection and respect.

For more information 👇

https://www.scoutingnewsroom.org/press-releases/scouting-america-invites-youth-nationwide-to-participate-in-scouts-read-sacred-texts-event/