S.A.F.E. Guarding Youth Training - Required will be required on 6/1/2026
Among other aspects, Scouting is a resource for religious organizations, schools, community and civic groups to use in their programs for young people. Scouting is an educational program based on “Duty to God” (as taught in the Twelfth Point of the Scout Law) and is designed to enhance:
A personal value system
Leadership skills
Citizenship responsibilities
Career awareness
Personal fitness
Chaplains have the opportunity to be friends to the Scouts and leaders and to contribute to their spiritual welfare and growth. Chaplains encourage youth in their Scouting work and in other aspects of their total lives.
Provides a spiritual tone for meetings and camping experiences.
Provides spiritual counseling service when needed or requested.
Provides opportunities for youth to grow in their relationship with God and with their fellow Scouts.
Encourages Scouts to participate in the religious emblems program of their respective faiths.
Provides training to unit Chaplains and Chaplain Aides.
Provides a spiritual tone for troop meetings and activities.
Gives guidance to the Chaplain Aide.
Promotes regular participation of each member in the activities
of the religious organization of his/her choice.
Visits homes of Scouts in time of sickness or need.
Gives spiritual counseling service when needed or requested.
Encourages Boy Scouts to earn their appropriate religious emblems.
Reports to the troop committee at each meeting.