# Synodical Conference Convention Proceedings_St. Louis Missouri_1954_S82
# Machine transcription, uncorrected — CHI Digital Archive (demonstration)

82 Proceedings of the Forty-Third Convention,

were made from The Lutheran Church — Missouri Synod, but only
210 were actually granted. ,

The Religious Awards Plan provides a medium through which
the Boy Scout program is integrated with religious instruction in
the various faiths. This plan was originated by religious leaders
representing many churches and has been approved by committees
of the religious groups concerned and by the Boy Scouts of
America. Our own Lutheran Church — Missouri Synod publishes
a manual outlining the policies and procedures that shall govern
the administration of their respective troops and setting up the
requirements for working toward religious awards. This document
is a very impressive one indeed, The requirements for the Pro Deo
et Patria award are the following:

L. Christian faith as taught in Luther’s Catechism

1. Knowledge of the Commandments;

2. Knowledge of the Creed and the Lord’s Prayer;

3. Knowledge of the Sacraments of Baptism and the Lord’s
Supper.

II, Christian Life and Practice

1. Evidence of daily Bible reading and private prayer;

9. Evidence of regular church, Sunday school, and youth-group
attendance;

3. Knowledge of several prayers for church and home worship,
the books of the Bible, selected Scripture passages, such as
the Beatitudes or the Twenty-third Psalm, and selected

ymns.

lll. Christian Witness
1. Secure new members for the Sunday school and/or youth
groups, such as Walther League or Luther League;
2. Give evidence of systematic giving in support of the church;
3. Give evidence of support of missionary and other activities
of the church body.
IV. Christian Worship

1, Knowledge of church liturgy — the Common Service or
order of worship used in the congregation of which the
Scout is a member;

2. Knowing the significance of the altar and its furnishings;
3. Knowledge of the church year.

V. Christian Service

1. One hundred and fifty hours of service to the church and
community in at least three different service activities;

2. Completion of a special project, such as constructing a mini-
ature altar, model church, Sunday school furniture, map of
mission fields, church colleges or institutions, etc.; writing
an essay of adequate length and quality on the Bible, the
Apostles, the Reformation, the life of Luther, history and
activity of the local church, principal beliefs of the church.

All of the above requirements must be completed satisfactorily
within a period of three years from the date that the application
is filed.