Scouts Read Sacred Texts Worldwide

May 7, 2026

Scouts Read Sacred Texts Worldwide is an event to encourage youth to read their sacred texts in conjunction with the U.S. National Day of Prayer.

The event aligns with the values, principles, and spiritual aims of Scouting. It is intended for Scoutmasters, Cubmasters, Advisors, and other adult leaders seeking a simple, respectful way to support a Scout’s Duty to God.

How This Aligns with Scouting

It supports the Scout Oath commitment to duty to God
Encourages personal reflection consistent with BSA principles
Respects each Scout’s family and faith tradition
May be completed individually, with family, or as a unit activity
Requires no religious instruction by the unit leader

Advancement Credit: Participation satisfies the Reverence requirement for Cub Scouts to advance in rank. For Scouts BSA, it satisfies the Scout Spirit requirement to “Tell how you have done your duty to God.”

Our second annual Scouts Read Sacred Texts Worldwide event far exceeded expectations. Held during the week of May 1, 2025 (National Day of Prayer week), the event saw remarkable growth in participation and engagement.

Participation Growth

5,680 Scouts and youth participated (compared to 3,672 in 2024) — a 54% increase

2,365 total hours of reading (compared to 855 hours in 2024) — a 275% increase

Most participants read at home with their families

For more information, to register or purchase patches, please visit: https://www.scoutsreadsacredtextsworldwide.org/

Updated 3/5/26