Religious Emphasis Projects
  Girl Scouts

Almost all of the major churches and other religious bodies in the United States have programs to encourage girls to grow stronger in their faith. The Girl Scouts of the U.S.A. recognizes these programs and allows the recognition insignia to be worn on the official uniform, but each religious organization develops and administers its own program. These religions offer religious emphasis projects for: Brownies (B), Juniors (J), Cadettes (C), Seniors (S).

Religion B J C S Recognition
African Methodist Episcopal (A.M.E.) X X X X God and Me (B)
God and Family (J)
God and Church (C)
God and Life (S)
Baha'i X X X X Unity of Mankind (B,J,C,S)
Baptist X X X X God and Me (B)
God and Family (J)
God and Church (C)
God and Life (S)
Buddhist X X X X Padma (B,J,C,S)
Christian Church (Disciples of Christ) X X X X God and Me (B)
God and Family (J)
God and Church (C)
God and Life (S)
Churches of Christ X X X X Joyful Servant Award (B,J)
Good Servant Award (C,S)
Christian Science   X X   Christian Science
God and Country (J,C)
Community of Christ X X X X God and Me (Ages 6-7)
Light of the World (Ages 8-10)
Liahona (Ages 11-14)
Exploring My Life and World (S)
Eastern Orthodox X X X X Saint George (B)
Chi Rio (J)
Alpha Omega (C,S)
Episcopal X X X X God and Me (B)
God and Family (J)
God and Church (C)
God and Life (S)
Hindu X X     Dharma (B,J)
Islamic X X X X Bismillah (B)
In the Name of Allah (J)
Quratula'in Award (C)
Muslimeen Award (S)
Jewish X X X X Lehavah (B)
Bat Or Award (J)
Menorah Award (C)
Or Emunah Award (S)
Lutheran X X X X God and Me (B)
God and Family (J)
God and Church (C)
Living Faith (S)
(Mormon) Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints   X X X Gospel in Action Award (J)
Young Woman of Truth (C)
Young Woman of Promise (S)
Young Woman of Faith (S)
Polish National Catholic X X X X Love of God (B)
God and Community (J,C,S)
Presbyterian Church X X X X God and Me (B)
God and Family (J)
God and Church (C)
God and Life (S)
Protestant and Independent Christian Churches X X X X God and Me (B)
God and Family (J)
God and Church (C)
God and Life (S)
Religious Society of Friends (Quakers) X X X X That of God (B,J)
Spirit of Truth (C,S)
Roman Catholic X X X X Family of God (B)
I Live My Faith (J)
Marian Medal (C)
The Spirit Alive (S)
Unitarian Universalists   X X X Religion in Life (J,C,S)
United Church of Christ X X X X God and Me (B)
God and Family (J)
God and Church (C)
God and Life (S)
United Methodist X X X X God and Me (B)
God and Family (J)
God and Church (C)
God and Life (S)
Unity Church X X X   God in Me (B,J)
Light of God (C)

How do we get started on these programs?

  1. Girls must obtain the specific booklet for their religion.
  • Check with your council store, or P.R.A.Y. (800-933-7729);  www.praypub.org
  • Each girl needs her own booklet to document progress.
  • Some religions offer adult manuals for counselors and mentors.
  1. Parents should review the program guidelines.
  • Some programs require that girls be official "members" of the religious institution.
  • Age/grade requirements vary from program to program.
  • Each program sets its own guidelines as to who may serve as counselor.  Some programs require clergy to serve as counselor; other programs allow parents or other family members to serve as counselors.
  1. Families should talk to their religious leaders and show them the booklet before beginning any program.
  • Most programs require that they be completed under the auspices of that religious organization.
  • Many programs require the signature from the local religious leader.
  1. Girls must complete the requirements, obtain the proper signatures, and follow the instructions to order the recognition or pin.
  • These recognitions or pins are not available in your Girl Scout store (follow the instructions in your booklet).
  • The award should be presented in a meaningful ceremony, preferably in the girl's religious institution.
  • The award can be presented at anytime of the year.  Girl Scout Sunday/Sabbath in March is a perfect time to recognize recipients.