The house lights go out and the flashlight directs its beam onto the Scout. The Scoutmaster or leader making the presentations, pins the badge onto the Scouts left pocket and shakes their hand with the Scout handshake. Lord, we thank you for this day.Help us to do our best every day,And forgive us when we slip.Teach us to be kind to other peopleand to help them at all timesBless our parents and teachers and leadersand all the members of Scouting.Bless us, Lord in your love for usHelp us to be a better Scoutsand let us do our best for you. Build me a Scout whose heart will be clear, whose goals will himself is the Help us to treat the earth with respect, and to always be mindful of the impact our actions have on the environment. The Eagle Scout Court of Honor is a very personal event in both the life of the Eagle Scout and the lives of his family and friends. Open my mind to the truth and fill my heart with love. We ask for your blessings upon him and his family, and upon all those who have contributed to his success. I have some doubts about whether he actually wrote this entire prayer or not, since the Scout Law written by Baden-Powell is not exactly the same as the Scout Law used by the BSA. May I be guided by your wisdom and inspired by your love, finding the courage to persevere through difficult times and to never give up on my dreams and goals. Help us to be patient and understanding with each other, to be willing to listen and learn from each other, and to be quick to forgive and reconcile when we disagree or make mistakes. As I pursue my personal and scouting goals, I know that there will be times when I face setbacks, challenges, and difficulties. If a Scout has not yet been presented their badge, they can receive it during this ceremony. Honor guard, please escort (Eagle candidate) before this court of honor where they will be prepared to receive the highest rank conferred by the Boy Scouts of America, that of Eagle Scout. An Eagle Scout Court of Honor marks the end of one journey, and the commitment to another: a commitment to better Scouting where all may participate, a commitment to better citizenship, and a commitment to be an example of leadership to all. Bless each gift, whatever its size, and multiply the good to be done through our talents and treasure. Look the Other way when someone is in need. We thank you for bringing us together as a family of Scouts, gathered to celebrate the accomplishments of Richard in attaining the rank of Eagle scout. friend I seek strength, not to be superior to my brothers, but to be able to fight my greatest enemymyself. Let us be thankful for the earth we walk on and the air we breathe. Dear God, Spirit of Life and Love, document.getElementById( "ak_js_1" ).setAttribute( "value", ( new Date() ).getTime() ); This site uses Akismet to reduce spam. Download PDF File of Troop Courts of Honor Ceremonies. Openings - Troop Program Resources
