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Light of Christ

General

The Light of Christ (Lumen Christi) emblem helps young Catholic Cub Scouts grow in their relationship with Jesus. With the active help of a parent or guardian, the Scout learns to recognize Jesus as a real person, a loving friend, and the center of Christian life.

This program is designed to be completed at home with the family. It also helps parents

and guardians live more fully as the first teachers of the faith for their children.

Program Objectives

- Support parents and guardians in their role as the primary catechists of their children
- Help the Scout to come to know Jesus as a real person and friend
- Encourage early family involvement in the life of the Church
- Serve as a stepping stone toward Parvuli Dei and the other Catholic religious emblems
- Invite the whole family into deeper participation in the Church through the Scout’s experience

Requirements

- The Light of Christ emblem is for Catholic Cub Scouts (Tiger or Wolf) who are 6 or 7 years old.
- Each Scout should have their own Light of Christ Activity Book. The book is designed for the Scout and a parent or guardian to complete together.
- Whereas most participants will complete the requirements of this program at home, when the program is completed in a parish, pack, or group setting, all diocesan safe environment requirements and Scouting America Youth Protection policies must be followed.

Getting Started

The Light of Christ Activity Book, which contains activities in both English and Spanish, may be obtained from the Scouting America Scout Shop or from the NCCS Online Store. Some Packs may purchase these and have them available to participants.

Scout Shop

NCCS Shop

Although the book could be completed in four to six hours, the goal of earning the Light of Christ Religious Emblem is to help the Cub develop a personal relationship with Jesus, so it is suggested that steps be spread over several weeks. This will help the Cub understand that this is a long-term commitment, not a one-time project.

Roles

Scout’s Role

- The Scout should actively participate in the activities in the Light of Christ Activity Book with a parent or guardian.

Parent or Facilitator’s Role

- Work with their Scout on the activities in the Light of Christ Activity Book
- Help their Scout with Bible readings and other activities
- Encourage prayer, conversation, and family participation in the life of the Church
- Use the Parent Guide as they work through the program.

Light_of_Christ_Parent-Guide.pdf

Parents Guide

Program Completion

When the Scout has completed all steps, the Light of Christ Activity Book should be presented to the pastor or the pastor’s designated representative for review with the Scout. This is often done together with the Den.

After the pastor or designated representative signs the Activity Book and the application form included in the book, the application form should be sent to the Diocesan Catholic Committee on Scouting for final approval.

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The local committee will order the emblem. Families, packs, and parishes should not order emblems directly.

Scouts who earn this emblem are also eligible to wear the Scouting America religious emblem square knot on their uniform. The square knot is not presented with the emblem, it may be purchased at a local Scouting America Council Service Center Scout Shop.

Presentation

Recognition ceremonies are coordinated by the Pack. It is encouraged to present these awards on Scout Sunday in February. Ceremonies should be simple, meaningful, and focused on the young people who earned the emblem.

The religious emblem square knot (optional) may be presented at a pack meeting or together withthe emblem, according to local practice.

References:

National Catholic Committee on Scouting. catholicscoutingamerica.org

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