Pack 97 Bylaws

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Reverence and Religion

A scout is reverent and Cub Scouts encourages spiritual growth. As such, membership in BSA and Cub Scout Pack 97 requires a belief in God (or other supreme power), although how each family chooses to worship and practice their faith is a personal family matter. There will be religious components to various scout activities and each Cub Scout is encouraged to participate in them as his personal faith allows, and share his beliefs as he feels comfortable. Although Pack 97 is chartered by Christ Community Church, in accordance with BSA policy membership in Pack 97 does not require membership in Christ Community Church or any specific denomination or faith.

In accordance with BSA policy, an ecumenical, “Scouts Own” worship services may be included as part of camping or other events. Efforts should be made to be as inclusive of multiple faiths as possible without hindering a scouter’s ability to be true to his own faith. Any activities that might be perceived as proselytizing (i.e. coercive alter calls) will be avoided.

In situations where a blessing or prayer is offered before a meal or during a ceremony or activity, the person leading the prayer is strongly encouraged to make an ecumenical prayer. However, in all cases each person must be made comfortable to pray as his or her faith dictates in accordance with BSA policy.

Cub Scouts are encouraged, but not required, to earn the religious emblem of their faith and wear it on their uniform.