Chaplain’s Aide
Description: The Chaplain’s Aide works with the Troop Chaplain to meet the religious needs of the Scouts in the troop. He works to promote religious awards program. Helps everyone in the troop by preparing short religious observations for campouts and other functions. Can have other troop members lead observations.
Reports to: Assistant Senior Patrol Leader
Term:
- Appointed by the SPL for six months
Qualifications:
- attend 75% of activities in the last 6 months
Responsibilities
- attend Leadership training
- attend 80% of troop meetings and outings
- assist the Troop Chaplain with religious services at troop activities
- tells Scouts about the religious emblem program for their faith
- makes sure religious holidays are considered during troop planning
- help plan and lead religious observance during troop activities (ex. Sunday service at campouts)
- lead troop in brief prayer at close of troop meeting
- update the troop website monthly with your information
- lead invocation at Court of Honor
Set a Good Example
- wear uniform correctly
- live the Scout Oath and Law. Show Scout spirit
- Be the first to reflect the Scout sign
- maintain a positive and enthusiastic attitude
- exhibit good self-discipline
- attend as many meetings and events as possible
- meet your obligations in a timely manner
- have fun but not at the expense of everyone. Goofing off w/o purpose wastes time and looses interest and respect of other Scouts
REMEMBER – troop will follow our example