Religious Recognitions for Girls and Adults in Scouting
"We, the members of Girl Scouts of the United States of America (are) united by a belief in God... We believe that the motivating force in Girl Scouting is a spiritual one." - Preamble, Consitiution of Girl Scouts of the United States of America
Through Girl Scouting, each girl is encouraged to become a stronger member of her own religious group, and every Girl Scout group recognizes that religious instruction is the responsibility of parents and religious leaders. Religious recognition programs are always developed and admintered by religious groups themselves. The recepient may wear the award on her uniform, either on her badge sash below the membership stars or on the right side of her uniform, level with her membership pin.
