Religious Knot for LDS Cub Scouts

These are the basics of the LDS Cub Scout knot.  Here is the link to a pdf document which would be a great addition to your cub leader binders!

Earning the LDS Cub Scout Religious Knot

How Does a Boy Earn the Religious Square Knot Patch for Cub Scouting?

1. He fulfills the Basic Requirements in the Faith in God for Boys guidebook.
 Pray daily to Heavenly Father.
 Read the scriptures regularly.
 Keep the commandments and live “My Gospel Standards”.
 Honor your parents and be kind to your family.
 Pay your tithing and attend tithing settlement.
 Attend sacrament meetings and Primary regularly.

2. He completes all seven activities marked with the square knot icon in the Faith in God for Boys guidebook.

3. The religious square knot must be earned before a boy turns 11 years old. It is recommended that it be earned in the Bear or Webelos years.

4. The square knot is usually awarded in a pack meeting.
                                             
Learning & Living the Gospel
Give a family home evening lesson on Joseph Smith’s First Vision.

Discuss how Heavenly Father answers sincere prayers.

Give an opening and a closing prayer in family home evening or at Primary. Share your feelings about how prayer protects us and helps us to stay close to heavenly Father and the Savior.

Tell a story from the book of Mormon that teaches about faith in Jesus Christ. Share your testimony of the Savior.

Prepare a Pedigree Chart with your name and your parents’ and grandparents’ names. Prepare a family group sheet for your family and share a family story. Discuss how performing temple work
blesses families.

Serving Others
Write a letter to a teacher, your parents, or your grandparents telling them what you appreciate and respect about them.

Read the twelfth article of faith.  Discuss what it means to be a good citizen and how your actions can affect others.

Developing Talents
Write a poem, story, or short play that teaches a principle of the gospel or is about Heavenly Father’s creations.