Girl Scouts & Faith
Everything in Girl Scouting is based on the Girl Scout Promise and Law, which includes many of the principles and values common to most faiths. So, while we’re a secular organization, Girl Scouts has encouraged girls to take spiritual journeys via their faiths' religious recognitions since we were founded in 1912.
My Promise, My Faith Pins
Girls of all grade levels can
earn the My Promise, My Faith pin developed by Girl Scouts of the USA.
This pin, which girls can earn once a year, complements existing
religious recognitions and allows all girls to further strengthen the
connection between their faith and Girl Scouts. The My Promise, My
Faith pin invites girls in grades K-12 to experience faith journeys
through exploration of the Girls Scout Law and teachings from their
faiths. Learn more about the My Promise, My Faith Pins.
Religious Recognitions
Religious recognitions are
created by national religious organizations/committees to encourage
the spiritual growth of their youth members and reinforce many of the
values integral to Girl Scouting. While My Promise, My Faith helps
girls connect Girl Scouting with their faith, the religious
recognitions programs help girls grow stronger in and learn more
specifically about their faith. Girl Scouts of the USA partners
with P.R.A.Y. (Programs of Religious Activities with Youth) as a
resource for Faith based programs. Learn more.
Girl Scouts Celebrate Faith
Girl Scout Week, the week in which Girl Scouts' birthday falls
(March 12), is a time when we shout our Girl Scout pride from the
rooftops! It’s also a time when many troops celebrate the connections
between Girl Scouting and their faith, learn more about other faiths,
and thank faith partners for their support throughout the year. Learn more and view our resources.
