God and Me: The God and Me Emblem
may be earned as early as 1st Grade. For more detailed information
concerning the requirements of the God and Me religious
emblem, look under the heading "Protestant" in Part 3 of this
book.
Saint Gregory: The Saint Gregory
Emblem may be earned by Webelos Scouts in Grades 4 and 5 and takes
about two years to complete. Cub Scouts working on the Saint
Gregory Emblem learn about:
1. Their relationship to God starting with an
understanding of Genesis.
2. The history of the Armenian Church.
3. The liturgy of the Armenian Church including
the four parts of Badaraks.
4. How they are a part of the Church through
participation, home life, and the celebration of feasts.
5. Symbols used in the Armenian Church.
6. The Church Community, including the early
church and current activities.
7. How to do God's work through Christian
service, including a service project.
Ararat: The Ararat Emblem may only
be earned by Scouts and Venturers who have earned the rank of first
class or who have been in Exploring for at least a year. The program
includes church history, church practices, history, Christian
witness, world outreach, fellowship, citizenship and service and is
divided into three sections of study. Each section includes:
1. Christian Faith with emphasis on the Church
calendar and lectionary, Sacraments, Church calendar, Church history
and prayer.
2. Christian Witness.
3. World Outreach.
4. Service Projects (two are required).
5. Christian Fellowship.
None known at this time.
Diocese of the Armenian Church of America, The
Ararat Award Program Book for Boy Scouts, Department of
Religious Education, 630 2d Avenue, NY (1983).
Diocese of the Armenian Church of America, The
St. Gregory Award Program Book for Cub Scouts - Webelos Scouts,
Department of Religious Education, 630 2d Avenue, NY (1989).
Please contact the addressee below for more
information.