We are blessed to reside in a region that exemplifies diversity. We proudly serve youth and adults from the ever-expanding spectrum of faith and religious identification found in Chicago’s northern suburbs. We are constantly searching for opportunities to build new relationships with all religious institutions and faith communities in our service area.
Religious Emblems & Awards
The Religious Emblem program is not administered through the National BSA office but through faith-specific national committees. For a guide to religious awards and to see which awards your Scout can earn, click here.
Where do I find a religious emblems coordinator?
If you are searching for a religious emblems coordinator for Catholic or Jewish awards, please contact the appropriate committee below. If you are searching for a religious emblems coordinator for a different denomination, click here to find the appropriate national committee.
How do I become a religious emblems counselor?
To become a religious emblems coordinator for Catholic or Jewish awards please contact the respective committee using the links below. For information on becoming a religious emblems coordinator for a different denomination, contact the appropriate national committee here.
Catholic Committee on Scouting
The Roman Catholic Church has partnered with the Boy Scouts of America since the 1920s and utilizes BSA programs extensively. Scouting is present in about one-third of parishes in the United States. The NEIC Catholic Committee endeavors to serve Catholic scouts, leaders, and families by providing access to resources, religious emblem counseling, and special events and activities, such as as our annual Kumbaya Catholic Campout.
- Religious Emblem Counselor Training
- Our volunteers set up Catholic Religious Emblem Counselor training on a by-appointment basis. You can set this up by contacting our religious emblem trainer here.
- Religious Awards/Board of Review Information
- Awards and certificates can be ordered through the Chicago Catholic Scouting Website. Please be sure to order your awards 4-6 weeks in advance to account for processing time.
- Boards of review are typically held in December and are listed on our calendar.
National Resources
- The National Catholic Committee on Scouting provides resources for leaders, parents, and Scouts on religious awards, training opportunities, and ways to incorporate the Catholic faith into Scouting.
Jewish Committee on Scouting
The NEIC’s Jewish Committee cherishes our involvement with the Jewish Community and will continue to nurture this relationship to the betterment of our Scouts. For more information on Jewish Scouting in the NEIC or to join the committee, please contact us here.
Religious Emblem Counselor Training
- The NEIC hosts Jewish Religious Emblem Counselor Training on an ad-hoc basis. For more information or to schedule a training, please contact us here.
Ordering Religious Awards
- The National Jewish Committee on Scouting partners with the PRAY Program to facilitate award and certificate orders.
National Resources
- The National Jewish Committee on Scouting provides requirements and resources for leaders, parents, and scouts that are pursuing religious emblem awards, as well as information and guides on how to incorporate the Jewish Faith into the Scouting program.
Interfaith Resources
- All religious committee chairs within the NEIC form the Interfaith Committee.
- Interfaith Service Guide