From: cupak@Rapnet.Sanders.Lockheed.Com (John J Cupak Jr CCP)
Subject: Scout Sunday: Oaths and Laws
Organization: Lockheed Sanders
Date: Sun, 24 Jan 93 20:41:10 GMT

Scout Sunday - Oath and Law for Catholics and Protestants

The following shell archive contains five files I used to fulfill my
Wood Badge ticket for promoting Scout Sunday as part of my Service to Others. 
I used these files when I contacted the local religious organizations in my 
community that sponsor a Scout troop.

The files were created using Appleworks, and written out to an
unformatted text file for uploading. You will have to format them and
add your own emphasis (bolding, etc.)


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          /{ v }\              John J. Cupak, Jr.
         //{   }\\             Assistant Scoutmaster, New Boys
      \/____H_V_____\/         Troop 410, Immaculate Conception
      /\    S R     /\         Nashua, NH
\ \ \/  \ NE-I-155 /  \/ / /


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# Wrapped by cupak@ssesun on Sun Jan 24 15:24:47 1993
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XThe Scout Law
X
XA Responsive Reading
X
X
XScouts:   A Scout is Trustworthy.
X
XLeader:   Character is what a man is. Reputation is what people think
Xabout him. A youth of character is worthy of trust. No one
Xis worthy of trust who does not recognize his dignity and
Xthe dignity of all men as children of God.
X
XScouts:   A Scout is Loyal.
X
XLeader:   Because our first loyalty is to God, a Scout is loyal to all
Xwhom loyality is due - his parents, his church, and his
Xcountry.
X
XScouts:   A Scout is Helpful.
X
XLeader:   Christ has told us that the good turns we do for others he
Xwill consider as dont to him. Our motive, or reason why we
Xare helpful, is that we see Christ in everybody. If our Lord
Xwas willing to die for everybody, a Scout centainly should
Xbe ready to render help. The whole Scout program give us an
Xopportunity to be helpful.
X
XScouts:   A Scout is Friendly.
X
XLeader:   The basis and motive of this point of the Law is Christian
Xcharity. We are all children of the same father, and
Xbrothers of Jesus Christ. Recognizing this, a Scout should
Xbe a friend to all, and a brother to every other Scout.
X
XScouts:   A Scout is Courteous.
X
XLeader:   A Scout should respect the image of God in everyone. The
Xmeaninf of love as a Scout should be taken from the words of
XChrist himself -- "I have come not to be served, but to
Xserve."
X
XScouts:   A Scout is Kind.
X
XLeader:   This point of the Law refers mostly to animals. They exist
Xfor our use. They have live and feeling and God has given
Xthem to us as a truse; as such we must use them well, never
Xabusing or mistreating them.
X
XScouts:   A Scout is Obedient.
X
XLeader:   Jesus Christ gave us an example of perfect obedience
Xthroughout his life. This will be a difficult point of the
XLaw for a Scout to keep because it will mean discipline and
Xgiving up his own will at times. He should obey, not because
Xthe command pleases him, but because the one giving it has
Xthe right to do so, is someone in authority, and is right in
Xdoing so. Disobedience brought death and sin into the world;
Xobedience brought our salvation. Real victory comes from
Xobedience -- first to God, then to all he has placed in
Xauthority as long as they deserve our obedience.
X
XScouts:   A Scout is Cheerful.
X
XLeader:   Joy should be one of the marks of a child of God. A Scout
Xwill have joy in his heart and manifest if outwardly by his
Xcheerful manner.
X
XScouts:   A Scout is Thrifty.
X
XLeader:   Thrift teaches self-respect, making us unwilling to be a
Xburden to others. Far from being a burden, we are able by
Xthrift to help them. A Scout is deeply concerned with
Xpreserving our natural resources.
X
XScouts:   A Scout is Brave.
X
XLeader:   He can face danger even if he is afraid. He has courage to
Xstand for what he thinks is right even if others scorn him.
X
XScouts:   A Scout is Clean.
X
XLeader:   He keeps clean in body and thought; stands for clean speech,
Xclean sport, clean habits; and travels with a clean crowd.
X
XScouts:   A Scout is Reverent.
X
XLeader:   He is reverent toward God. He is faithful in his religious
Xduties and respects the convictions of others in manners of
Xcustom and religion.
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XThe Scout Oath
X
XA Responsive Reading
X
X
XScouts:   On my honor, I will do my best...
X
XLeader:   Our Honor is a quality we possess because of our
Xdignity as human beings and children of God.  Our
X'best' means to give all we have.  It means to keep
Xstriving to do what we know is right, and in the Oath
Xit means we will try to be good Scouts by fulfilling
Xour Scout duties as expressed in the Scout Law.
X
XScouts:   To do my duty to God and my country, and to obey the
XScout Law...
X
XLeader:   Our duty to God and country means chiefly two things:
Xobedience and loyalty.  The duties we owe to the
Xchurch, to our country, to parents, to one another, and
Xto ourselves come from some command of God.  The Scout
XLaw sums up all the qualities a Scout should have and
Xwithout which he can not be a good Scout.
X
XScouts:   To help other people at all times...
X
XLeader:   Our Lord told us that love of our neighbor was like the
Xfirst law of love of GOD.  Early Christians were known
Xby the love they had for one another.  Real Christian
Xcharity or love prompts us to want to help others at
Xall times.  Our Scout training will give us skills and
Xknowledge that will put us in a better position to do
Xthis.
X
XScouts:   To keep myself physically strong, mentally awake, and
Xmorally straight.
X
XLeader:   Scouting offers us many opportunities to grow strong
Xphysically. To be alert and ready requires us to give
Xspecial care to those gifts of soul - intellect and
Xwill - that make us unto God. 'Morally Straight' means
Xwe must try to know what is right and true, and to love
Xwhat is good and choose it.
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XThe Scout Law
X
XA Responsive Reading
X
X
XScouts:   A Scout is Trustworthy.
X
XLeader:   The person who is dishonest shall not live in My house;
Xthe person who is untruthful shall not stand before My
Xeyes. Psalms 101:7
X
XScouts:   A Scout is Loyal.
X
XLeader:   And Ruth said: 'Do not beg me to leave you or to return
Xfrom following after you, for where you go I will go;
Xand where you stay, I will stay.' Ruth 1:16
X
XScouts:   A Scout is Helpful.
X
XLeader:   You shall love your neighbor as yourself.
XLeviticus 19:18
X
XScouts:   A Scout is Friendly.
X
XLeader:   Can two walk together unless they agree? Amos 3:3
X
XScouts:   A Scout is Courteous.
X
XLeader:   Honor your Father and your Mother. Exodus 20:12
X
XScouts:   A Scout is Kind.
X
XLeader:   Withhold not good from the person to whom it is due,
Xwhen it is in the power of your hand to do it.
XProverbs 3:27
X
XScouts:   A Scout is Obedient.
X
XLeader:   Apply your heart to instruction, and your ears to the
Xwords of knowledge. Proverbs 23:12
X
XScouts:   A Scout is Cheerful.
X
XLeader:   A glad heart is good medicine. Proverbs 17:22
X
XScouts:   A Scout is Thrifty.
X
XLeader:   Precious treasure remains in a wise person's dwelling,
Xbut a foolish person uses it up. Proverbs 21:20
X
XScouts:   A Scout is Brave.
X
XLeader:   Be strong and of good courage. I Chronicles 28:20
X
XScouts:   A Scout is Clean.
X
XLeader:   Who shall ascend the mountain of the Lord?  And who
Xshall stand in His holy place?  The person who has
Xclean hands and a pure heart. Psalms 24:3-4
X
XScouts:   A Scout is Reverent.
X
XLeader:   It has been told to you what is good, and what the Lord
Xrequires of you;  Only to do justly, and to love mercy,
Xand to walk humbly with your God. Micah 6:8
X
X
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XThe Scout Oath
X
XA Responsive Reading
X
X
XScouts:   On my honor, I will do my best...
X
XLeader:   Our Honor is a quality we possess because of our
Xdignity as human beings and children of GOD.  Our
X'best' means to give all we have.  It means to keep
Xstriving to do what we know is right, and in the Oath
Xit means we will try to be good Scouts by fulfilling
Xour Scout duties as expressed in the Scout Law.
X
XScouts:   To do my duty to God and my country, and to obey the
XScout Law...
X
XLeader:   Our duty to GOD and country means chiefly two things:
Xobedience and loyalty.  The duties we owe to the House
Xof GOD, and to our country, to parents, to one another,
Xand to ourselves come from some command of GOD.  The
XScout Law sums up all the qualities a Scout should have
Xand without which he can not be a good Scout.
X
XScouts:   To help other people at all times...
X
XLeader:   Our Lord told us that love of our neighbor was like the
Xfirst law of love of GOD.  The first children of GOD
Xwere known by the love they had for one another.  Real
Xhuman charity or love prompts us to want to help others
Xat all times.  Our Scout training will give us skills
Xand knowledge that will put us in a better position to
Xdo this.
X
XScouts:   To keep myself physically strong, mentally awake, and
Xmorally straight.
X
XLeader:   Scouting offers us many opportunities to grow strong
Xphysically. To be alert and ready requires us to give
Xspecial care to those gifts of soul - intellect and
Xwill - that make us unto GOD. 'Morally Straight' means
Xwe must try to know what is right and true, and to love
Xwhat is good and choose it.
END_OF_FILE
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X12 Pollard Road
XNashua, NH 03062
X
X24 January 1992
X
X^<Contact>
X^<Organization>
X^<Address>
X^<City>, ^<ST> ^<Zip>
X
XDear ^<Contact>:
X
XI am a Scout Leader in the Daniel Webster Council for the Boy
XScouts of America (BSA), and have volunteered to coordinate the
Xobservance of Scout Sunday in the Nashua area. I am writing to
Xencourage and support a Scout Sunday service this February 7th.
X
XEach year in February, BSA Anniversary Month, the Boy Scouts of
XAmerica encourages the celebration of Scouth Sabbath or Scout
XSunday. This event is highlighted by the presentation of religious
Xemblems.
X
XThe following are some of the ways you can support Scout Sunday
Xand strengthen the religious committment of Scouts and Scouters:
X
X1.   Announce February 7th as Scout Sunday in your bulletin.
X2.   Ask all Scouts and Scouters to attend service in uniform on
Xthat date.
X3.   Arrange with your affiliated Scouts to present any religious
Xawards on Scout Sunday.
X4.   You may use the enclosed responsive readings.
X
XAlthough the BSA does not define what constitutes belief in God or
Xpractice of religion. It is felt that religious instruction is a
Xfunction of parents or the religious institution to which a member
Xmay belong. One of the purposes of Scouting is to bring the boy
Xcloser to the ideals of his faith and the ideals of his country:
X
X"The Boy Scouts of America Maintains that no boy can grow
Xinto the best kind of citizen without recognizing his
Xobligation to God...." (Article IX, Section1, Charter and
XBylaws of the Boy Scouts of America).
X
XThank you in advance for supporting Scout Sunday. If you have any
Xquestions or need further information, please feel free to call me
Xat my home 595-8240.
X
XSincerely,
X
X
X
XJohn J. Cupak, Jr.
XAssistant Scoutmaster,
XTroop 410
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