Light of Christ - Registered Tiger Cubs or Wolf Cub Scouts of Catholic faith earn this national emblem.  The Scout must complete the requirements before starting third grade.  The purpose is to help the Cub develop a personal relationship with Jesus.  With the parents' active assistance and participation in this program, it is hoped that the Cub will come to see Jesus as a real person and his friend.

Requirements: Must be a registered Tiger Cub of the Archdiocese of Miami in 1st or 2nd grade.  Must be completed before entering 3rd grade.
 
 

Brother Francis Award - (Archdiocesan Award)  Registered Wolf Cub Scouts of Catholic faith earn this Archdiocesan emblem.  This emblem is the beginning of a young Catholic boy exploring his Catholic heritage.  He will increase his participation in Catholic life and begin to give service to his family and church with Jesus and St. Francis as role models.

Requirements: Second grade or third grade Cub Scout
 
 

Parvuli Dei - (Latin for "Little Children of God").  A Registered Bear or Webelos of Catholic faith earns this national emblem.  The Scout must complete the requirements before starting sixth grade.  The purpose of the Parvuli Dei (Children of God) emblem is to help young boys explore a wide range of activities in order to discover the presence of God in their daily lives as members of their families and parishes, and to develop a good, positive self-image through the contributions they can make to the group or community.

Requirements: Must be at least 9 years of age to start the award (3rd, 4th or 5th grade). Must be registered as a Cub Scout with BSA. Can be 1st or 2nd year webelos. 
 
 

My Faith & Promise - (Archdiocesan Award)  Registered Boy and Girl Scouts in grades 6-8 of Catholic faith earn this Archdiocesan emblem.  My Faith and Promise gives the Catholic Scout the opportunity to combine his or her religious beliefs and practices with the Scout program.  The program aims to enrich the Scouts’ life through exploring their Catholic heritage, increase their participation in Catholic life, and encouraging them to give service to their family, Church, community, and country.

Ad Altare Dei - (Latin for "Toward the Altar of God") This is a National Emblem and it might be finished in two years.  Before work on the workbook begins, the applicant, parent, counselor, Unit leader, and pastor must sign the approval form. The content is designed for 13 and 14 year olds.  Older Scouts may also work on the program.  The Scout must be an active member of the Troop for six months and have completed sixth grade before starting the program.  The purpose of the Ad Altare Dei program is to help Catholic Scouts of the Roman Rite develop a fully Christian way of life in the faith community.  The program is organized in chapters based on the seven Sacraments.  The seven Sacraments are a primary means toward spiritual growth.

Requirements: Must be at least 13 years of age to start this award and registered in a Boy Scout Troop.
 
 

Pope Pius XII - A registered youth member of the Boy Scouts of America of the Catholic faith attending ninth grade and up to twelfth grade can participate in this program.  This is a national emblem.  This program is designed for ages 15-16 years old, but all registered Venturers (male or female before their 21^st birthday) and all registered Boy Scouts in high school, before their 18^th birthday, are eligible.  Pope Pius XII is Catholic Scouting’s church-related ministries and vocation program.  The program deals with different life choices (single, married, religious, ordained), occupations, and ministries in the church as calls from God.  It includes youth-led discussions on current issues facing the Church and society, which are normally included as part of a retreat or day of recollection.

Requirements: Must be in the 9th grade to begin this award and at least 14 years of age. Must have earned Ad Altare Dei if a Boy Scout. 

Exception: Explorer/Venture Scout. Exploring Scouts are between 14-21 years of age. Exploring is co-ed; both boys and girls can participate. One year award. 
 
 

Archbishop Edward A. McCarthy - (Archdiocesan Award) This is an Archdiocesan Emblem.  The scout must be at least 16 years old to start this emblem and have earned Pope Pius XII.  The Project must be completed by age 18 for Boy Scouts and age 21 for Venture/Explorer Scouts. 

Requirements: Must be at least 16 years old to start this award and have earned Pope Pius XII Award. Project is to be completed by age 18 for Boy Scouts and age 21 for Explorer/Venture Scouts.
 
 
 
 

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Mother of Mary Award - (Archdiocesan Award) 

Requirements: 1st or 2nd grade Brownie. 
 
 

Family of God Award - (National Award) 

Requirements: Must be registered as a Brownie. 2nd or 3rd grade. 
 
 

I Live my Faith Award. (National Award) 

Requirements: Must be 4th, 5th, or 6th grade Junior Girl Scout. 
 
 

My Faith & Promise - (Archdiocesan Award) 
 
 

Mary, The First Disciple (formerly Marian Award) - (National Award) 

Requirements: Must be in the ninth grade to start the award.  It is a 2 year program for 9th, 10th, 11th, or 12th grade Cadettes and Seniors. 
 
 

Spirit Alive - (National Award) 

Requirements: Must have earned the Marian Award and be a Senior Girl Scout. 
 
 
 
 

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Saint Elizabeth Ann Seton, Saint Anne, Bronze Pelican, Saint George - These national recognitions are presented to any adult who is working with the Scouting program under Catholic auspices; to Catholics in Scouting units not operated by the church; and to those who have made a significant contribution to Scouting in the field of Catholic relationships. They may be given to men, women, priests, religious, and non-Catholics. 

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