I Live My Faith
The I Live My Faith program is designed for students in grades 4-6. The program is designed around the themes of belief, sacraments, Catholic Christian living, and prayer.
Program Objectives
- The I Live My Faith program is designed to help Girl Scouts appreciate more deeply the place that God and religion occupy in their daily lives. The program is structured on the Catechism of the Catholic Church with the themes of: Belief, Sacraments, Catholic Christian Living, and Prayer. Each theme provides a variety of opportunities for young people to explore the Catholic faith including art, technology, research, drama, and prayer.
- Within each chapter, the youth are challenged to Discover, Learn, and Connect Catholic Church teaching to their lives while incorporating Prayer throughout the process. I Live My Faith complements and supports the more formal religious education provided in Catholic schools and parish programs.
Eligibility
- Children in grades 4-6 who are enrolled in Girl Scouts.
Requirements
- Each Girl Scout have her own I Live My Faith book.
- The book is designed for the Girl Scout and her parent(s) or group leader to work together.
- Diocesan and Girl Scout Youth Protection policies must be followed.
Getting Started
- Emblem Books may be obtained by contacting at the Diocese of Rochester.
- Although the book could be completed in four to six hours, the goal of earning a religious emblem is to help the Girl Scout develop a personal relationship with God, so it is suggested that steps be spread over several weeks. This will help the Girl Scout understand that this is a long-term commitment, not a one-time project.
Scout's Role
- Actively work on the activities with her parent(s) or group leader.
- Keep the Religious Emblems Coordinator (Pastor, Youth Minister, or Faith Formation Director) informed of her progress.
Parent(s)/Group Leader Role
- Actively work on the activities with their scout. She may need your help with Bible readings and getting information.
- Keep the Religious Emblems Coordinator (Pastor, Youth Minster, or Faith Formation Director) informed of their progress. The leader’s guide is located within the youth workbook.
Program Completion
- When a Girl Scout completes all steps, she is to present the book to her parish priest or the priest representative and the book is reviewed with the Girl Scout.
- After the pastor or his representative signs the book and the application form, only the application form, order form and check are sent to:
Diocese of Rochester
c/o Mark Capellazzi
Diocesan Liaison for Catholic Scouting
1150 Buffalo Road
Rochester, NY 14624
- Once materials (application form, order form, and check) are received and approved, the religious emblem will be mailed to the scout unless otherwise specified by the person submitting the materials or the Diocesan Liaison for Catholic Scouting.
- Details regarding the annual religious emblem ceremony will also be mailed to the scout at the appropriate time.