Overview

The purpose of this program is to provide a special recognition to those Girl Scouts and Boy Scouts who have earned all four of the Catholic Religious Emblems. For every 100 scouts who join Scouting, only 4% earn their Gold Award or reach the rank of Eagle. Even fewer Scouts earn a Religious Emblem, so to earn all four Catholic Religious Emblems is a monumental feat. The Pillars of Faith pin recognizes these Scouts.

The name and design of the award represent the fact that the four Religious Emblems are like pillars, supporting the Scout's development in and appreciation of his Catholic faith. The Religious Emblems are the pillars, not the roof, for none of us are ever done growing in our faith. The design also includes the Church, Bible, and cross, other essential elements in faith.

Girl Scouts would get the Pillar of Faith - Service to God.
Boy Scouts would get the Pillar of Faith - Duty to God.

Eligibility

The Scout must have completed all four of the Religious Emblem programs as a scout.

Previous Years

Scouts who have earned all four Religious Emblems in previous years are eligible to receive the Pillars of Faith pin.

Presentation of the Pillars of Faith pin

This recognition is the highest religious recognition that a Scout can achieve while he is on the Scouting Trail. The Pillars of Faith pin will be presented at our Awards Mass by the Bishop.

Wearing the Pillars of Faith pin

The recipient can wear the pin on the Scout uniform as an alternate award. Additionally, once the recipient becomes an adult, he can wear the pin on his adult Scout uniform or as a lapel pin. The Pillars of Faith pin can become a pin that the recipient wears proudly at both Scouting and other events.

Cost of the Pillars of Faith pin

No cost to youth in the Diocese of Nashville.

Ordering the Pillars of Faith pin

Click here for a printable application in either Microsoft Word or Adobe Acrobat.

Catholic Committee on Scouting
Pillars of Faith
Attn: Katie Kendall
P.O. Box 132
Pegram, TN 37143-0132

If you have any questions, please contact RickLanahan@comcast.net.