Girl Scouts and Faith

Celebrating Spirituality and Faith

Everything in Girl Scouting is based on the Girl Scout Promise and Law, which include many principles and values that are common across religions. Because we understand that religious instruction is at the center of many families and communities, we invite Girl Scouts to take spiritual journeys via their faith’s religious recognitions. Girl Scouts is welcoming and inclusive to members of all faiths.

See how members can connect their faith with their Girl Scouting activities. If you’re a faith-based organization, learn more about how you can partner with Girl Scouts to build compassionate leaders with the values and skills to make our world a better place.

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Ways to Include Faith in Girl Scouting

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The My Promise, My Faith pin invites Girl Scouts to experience a faith journey by exploring the connections between the Girl Scout Law and teachings from their faith. This pin can be earned each year. Requirements for this pin are included in The Girl’s Guide to Girl Scouting for all levels.

To learn more about earning your My Promise, My Faith pin, check out these resources:

My Promise, My Faith Fact Sheet (PDF)
Make the Connection (for younger girls) English | Español
Make the Connection (for older girls) English | Español

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Created by national religious organizations to encourage the spiritual growth of youth members, religious recognition programs reinforce many of the values integral to Girl Scouting and help girls grow stronger in and learn more about their chosen faith.

Each religious organization develops and administers its own program, which can be found here. Check with your local Girl Scout council or contact the religious organization directly to obtain the curriculum booklets.

You can find this brochure, a video explaining religious recognition programs, and other resources for collaborating with faith communities at P.R.A.Y. Publishing.

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Each March, during the week of Girl Scouts’ birthday, faith partners join us to help girls celebrate the connections between their faith and Girl Scouts. Celebration days include Girl Scout Sunday, Girl Scout Jummah, Girl Scout Sabbath and Girl Scout Shabbat. Find resources to plan your event here or on your local Girl Scout council site.

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Girl Scouts and our faith partners hosted a virtual interfaith celebration that’s now available for playback.

Use these recorded sessions while earning the My Promise, My Faith pin and learn about other faiths!

Session 1: Click here to view the playback!
Interfaith celebration
Orthodox Christian speakers

Session 2: Click here to view the playback!
Buddhist speakers
Catholic speakers
Lutheran speakers

Session 3: Click here to view the playback!
Baha’i speakers
Islamic speakers
Jewish speakers
United Methodist speakers

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No experience is required to be a champion for girls! Caring adult volunteers can help support Girl Scouts on their leadership journey and help them strengthen their understanding of their faith. Contact your local Girl Scout council for information on how to volunteer.

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Faith partners have been working with Girl Scouts since 1912 to reach out to communities and serve girls and families. Some ways that faith partners can work with Girl Scouts include hosting a troop, engaging Girl Scouts in service opportunities, and helping girls earn their My Promise, My Faith pin and religious recognitions. Contact your local Girl Scout council to explore partner opportunities.

Catholic Church

Explore Girl Scouts’ relationship with the Catholic Church and get inspired to take action with these faith-based highest awards ideas.

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