Scout prayers
Traditional worship in Scouting
Prayer is used in Scouting worldwide, following the belief of its founder, Robert Baden-Powell, that "a scout is reverent." When creating the Scouting concept, Baden-Powell was adamant that there was a place for God within it. In Scouting for Boys, Baden-Powell wrote:
We aim for the practice of Christianity in their everyday life and dealings, and not merely the profession of theology on Sundays...
Baden-Powell believed that Scouting should be independent of any single faith or religion, but still held that spirituality and a belief in a higher power are key to the development of young people.
Boy Scouts of America
The Boy Scouts of America use many Scout Prayers.
Scout Benediction
May the Great Scoutmaster of all Scouts be with us until we meet again.
The Scout Law Prayer
(This prayer is designed to demonstrate the Scout Law.)
Cub Scouts
Several Cub Scout prayers are used in the United States.
Northern Tier Grace
Philmont Grace
Sea Base Grace
Summit Grace
Order of the Arrow Grace
In the UK
The Cub Scout Prayer
Used by the Cub Scouts section.
Used by the Cub Scouts of the Scout Association:
The Scout Prayer
Used by the Scout section.
The Venturer Prayer
Used by the Venture Scout section.
Gilwell Grace
Originated at Gilwell Park.
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