Requirements to be a chaplain aide

[eisely]

Chaplain's aide is a youth position that is often overlooked or not emphasized. I was trying to do a little research on "scout's own" and came across the following item on the BSA national web site. I had not seen these requirements before. Anybody have any thoughts on this?

 

1. The chaplain aide must be mature and sensitive and have earned the respect and trust of his fellow Scouts.

 

2. The chaplain aide must be at least a First Class Scout.

 

3. The chaplain aide must have received or be working on the requirements leading to the age-appropriate religious emblem for his faith.

 

[scottteng]

We have an excellent chaplain's aide who is not a first class scout but who provides an excellent non sectarian service for our troop. The only difference is is that he does this because he likes it not because he needs it for his next rank. He is in regular contact with our appointed by COR chaplain. Why rock the boat?

[baschram645]

Actually it says qualifications not requirements, although each one says must be. Oddly enough there are no qualifications or requirements for Troop Chaplain.

[Flyingfish]

I was under the impression that the COR Chaplain typically was a member of the clergy or the clergy's designate. Unfortunately, the Chaplain and the Chaplain's aide are probably the two most overlooked positions in a troop. Unless you are chartered to assertive church, your troop probably doesn't have either of them.

 

Just remember to make sure the 12 point of the Scout Law is not the last one your troop thinks of.

[Flyingfish]

I was under the impression that the COR Chaplain typically was a member of the clergy or the clergy's designate. Unfortunately, the Chaplain and the Chaplain's aide are probably the two most overlooked positions in a troop. Unless you are chartered to assertive church, your troop probably doesn't have either of them.

 

Just remember to make sure the 12 point of the Scout Law is not the last one your troop thinks of.

[Trevorum]

A unit Chaplain may indeed be a member of the clergy but this is NOT required. A Chaplain can be any registered adult.

 

 

[tagguy]

I have a 2nd class 12 year old who regularally serves as an alter server (politically correct term for alter boy),and is starting Ad Altari Dei.I am seriously considering him as chaplains aide,but would like to confer with him,and his folks beforehand.His dad is interested in the troop chaplain position. Is there any resources,such as scout vespers,mass intentions,non-donominational services that can be obtained as references,and/or troop material?

[John-in-KC]

Let me show you a gold mine:

 

http://www.scouting.org/Media/Relationships.aspx

 

Now, the Relationships folks cover all manner of Scouting-Chartered Partner relationships, but our major chartered partners are faith based.

 

Here are some specific resources:

 

Roles of the Chaplain and Chaplains Aide:

http://www.scouting.org/media/relationships/chaplainrole.aspx

 

2008-2011 important faith-based dates:

http://www.scouting.org/media/relationships/religiouscalendar.aspx

 

The Manual for Chaplains Aides

http://www.scouting.org/media/relationships/manualforchaplainsandaides.aspx

 

Scout Sabbath/Scout Sunday helps:

http://www.scouting.org/media/relationships/ascoutisrevernt.aspx

 

 

 

 

Reverence

This pamhlet was adapted from the "Eagles Soaring High" faith resource used at Philmont Scout Ranch. This is a PURCHASE item.

http://www.scoutstuff.org/BSASupply/ItemDetail.aspx?cat=01RTL&ctgy=PRODUCTS&c2=BOOKS_LIT&C3=RAWARDS&C4=&LV=3&item=34248&prodid=34248^8^01RTL&

 

Strength for Service:

This book was a Methodist devotional first published during WWII. It has been republished by Supply Corporation. It is a PURCHASE item:

http://www.scoutstuff.org/BSASupply/ItemDetail.aspx?cat=01RTL&ctgy=PRODUCTS&c2=BOOKS_LIT&C3=RAWARDS&C4=&LV=3&item=32545&prodid=32545^8^01RTL&

 

PRAY (Programs for Religious Activities for Youth) offers a host of resources as well... in addition to the stuff they author and sell, they provide support services to many faith communities for youth award and emblem programs:

http://www.praypub.org

 

It's important for you and the Scout to understand that his role is to serve faith needs of all youth members in your Troop. Scouting has faith as a major element, but is not faith specific. If he cannot think outside the Roman Catholic box, he may not be ready for this position. That applies to any young man contemplating Chaplains Aide...

[tagguy]

Thanks!! This is a great tool of info. I can take it from here.