Chaplain's Aide

Introduction: By accepting the position of Chaplain's Aide, you agree to provide service and leadership to your troop. The responsibility should be fun and rewarding. This job description outlines some of the things you are expected to do while serving in this leadership role.

Advisor: Assistant Scoutmaster - Troop Chaplain

Reports to: Assistant Senior Patrol Leader

Specific Duties:

• Plan and lead religious services at troop activities, such as Sunday services on campouts and invocations at Courts of Honor.
• Lead Troop in brief prayer at close of Troop meetings.
• Make sure that religious holidays are considered during troop program planning.
• Make Scouts aware of the religious emblem program for their faith.
• Set a good example.
• Enthusiastically wear the Scout uniform correctly.
• Live by the Scout Oath and Law.
• Show Scout spirit.

Participate in a conference with your advisor midway through your tenure to discuss and evaluate your responsibilities and the performance of your duties. (Note: You can still have a conference with your advisor at any time. If you feel like having a discussion, just ask.)

Resources: As Chaplain's Aide, there are many resources available to you to help you do your job. These include people such as your Scoutmaster, ASM's, Troop Committee Members, and other Scouts. Other resources include teachers, religious leaders, community leaders, and fellow junior leaders. There is also literature available, some of which is in the Troop Library.

Chaplain's Aide Manual

Scout Prayers