The P.R.A.Y. Program
Overview of Curriculum
and How to Implement
In Your Troop
Presenters
Debra Hazlewood, Curriculum author
 Jeanne Wurm, AHG Troop Coordinator,
P.R.A.Y. Board member
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Sample SCREEN SHOT ONLY
Please note!
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The P.R.A.Y. Program was created for Protestant
and Independent Christian Churches
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This presentation is specifically on the Protestant
Christian series
Sample listing of denominations
Sample listing of denominations who currently use
the P.R.A.Y. curriculum:
AME ● AME Zion ● Assemblies of God ● Baptist
● Church of God ● Christian Church (Disciples
of Christ) ● CME ● Episcopal ● Lutheran ●
Nazarene ● Pentecostal ● Presbyterian ●
Reformed ● UCC ● United Methodist Church ●
and nondenominational congregations
Overview of the P.R.A.Y. Program
Topics:
FAITH-SERVICE-FUN
 Summaries
Christian Education &
Evangelism
www.praypub.org
Adult Awards
Setting Up a Class
What is the P.R.A.Y. Program?
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Created by the churches
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Awards are approved for wearing on the
official Boy Scout and American Heritage
Girl uniforms
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For girls and boys grades 1-12
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Implemented by Troop Shepherd, Unit
Leader, or any other person with a
passion of teaching His Word.
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Clergy reviews the work and signs it off
Program Summaries
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God and Me, grades 1-3
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God and Family, grades 4-5
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God and Church, grades 6-8
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God and Life, grades 9-12
Program Summary:
God and Me (grades 1-3)
God and Me
Grades 1-3
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Theme: “Best Friends with
Jesus”
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Hands-On: GAMEBox
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Memory Requirement: The
Lord’s Prayer
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Schedule: minimum 4
sessions
God and Me
Grades 1-3
Table of Contents:
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Lesson 1: God Created Me
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Lesson 2: Jesus Is God’s Gift to Me
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Lesson 3: I can Talk with God
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Lesson 4: Because God Cares for
Me, I Can Care for Others
God and Me:
Prayer Cube
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Favorite lesson: The lesson
on prayer
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Kids use acronym P-A-T-H*
to learn four parts of prayer
by making a prayer cube.
* Praise - Apology - Thanks Help
AHG Connections
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7 C’s of History
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Toys and Games
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Requirements1, 2 – Six days of creation
Requirement 7 – Create a board game
Daughter of the King
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Requirement 1 – “Me” box vs poster
God and Me
Award
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Red is the color for the
God and Me program.
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Red symbolizes love
and the blood of Christ.
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When children wear the
recognition, they are
reminded that they are
“Best Friends with
Jesus.”
Program Summary:
God and Family (grades 4-5)
God and Family:
Grades 4-5
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Theme: “Growing in God’s
Love”
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Hands-on: PIZZA
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Memory Requirement: The
Ten Commandments
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Schedule: minimum 6
sessions
God and Family:
Grades 4-5
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Crust – Foundation – We Are God’s Family
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Sauce – Family Heritage, Spiritual Heritage
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Toppings – Our Talents and Gifts Strengthen Our Families
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Cheese – In God’s Family We’re Loved No Matter What!
Because We’re Loved, We Follow Rules
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Bake – Being in God’s Family Helps Us
When Things Are Tough
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Eat, Share, Enjoy! – In God’s Family,
We Share as a Response to God’s Love
God and Family:
Grades 4-5
Crust – Foundation – We Are God’s Family
God and Family:
Grades 4-5
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Sauce – Family Heritage, Spiritual Heritage
God and Family:
Grades 4-5
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Toppings – Our Talents and Gifts Strengthen Our Families
God and Family:
Grades 4-5
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Cheese – In God’s Family We’re Loved No Matter What!
Because We’re Loved, We Follow Rules
God and Family:
Grades 4-5
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Bake – Being in God’s Family Helps Us
When Things Are Tough
God and Family:
Grades 4-5
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Eat, Share, Enjoy! – In God’s Family,
We Share as a Response to God’s Love
God and Family:
Grades 4-5
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Favorite activity:
making a YUMMY
pizza!
AHG Connections
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Ancestor Detector
– 2,17 - Interviewing relatives
– 4 – Family Crest
– 9 – Heirlooms
– 11 - First names
– 12 – Family Tree
Cooking
– 11 – pizza crust
– 15 – Fruit pizza
AHG Connections
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Family Helper
– 1 – Three reasons why each family member is important
– 3 – Tell about a family activity
Artastic
– 13 – Design a personal logo
Bible Basics
– 12,13 – Ruth
Daughter of the King
– 3 – Family members – how are you similar, different?
Make a Tshirt
God and Family:
Award
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Yellow is the color for the God
and Family program
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Yellow symbolizes sunlight and
joy.
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When children wear the
recognition, they are reminded
of the joy and blessings of
family as they seek to “Grow in
God’s Love.”
Program Summary:
God and Church (grades 6-8)
God and Church:
Grades 6-8
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Theme: “My Journey with Christ”
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Hands-on: Video or Photo Album
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Memory Requirement: Creed
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Schedule: minimum 12 sessions
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Daily Bible Reading Requirement: 3
weeks min.
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Service Projects: Community and
Church service projects
God and Church:
Grades 6-8
Table of Contents
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Unit I - My Journey: Meeting
Christ
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Unit II - My Journey:
Worshiping God
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Unit III - My Journey:
Witnessing and Ministering
for Christ
God and Church:
Grades 6-8
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God and Church can be
incorporated into
confirmation programs.
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Special consideration must
be made when teaching
multi-denominations
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Denominational Pins can be
ordered with God and
Church Award.
God and Church:
Grades 6-8
Favorite activities:
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Making videos
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Learning about their own
congregations
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Interviewing clergy
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Visiting other churches
AHG Connections
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Memory Maker (scrapbook)
Cinematography (video)
Photography
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6 – Photo album
9 – Caption photo with scripture verse
Theater
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1 – Write a skit
3 – Perform your show
AHG Connections
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Bible Basics
– 9 - Bible reading plan
– 7 – Prayer journal
– 16 – Interview an adult
Travel
– 2 – Packing
– 4 – List places you want to visit
– 12 – scrapbook
Let’s Talk
– 13 – create radio show
God and Church:
Award
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Blue is the color for the God
and Church program.
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Blue symbolizes loyalty and
truth.
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When young people wear
the recognition, they are
challenged to uphold these
values as they continue a
lifetime “Journey with
Christ.”
Program Summary:
God and Life (grades 9-12)
God and Life:
Grades 9-12
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Theme: “Called by Christ to
Serve
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Daily Bible Reading
Requirement: 3 months
minimum
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Schedule: minimum 12
sessions plus 5 Service
Projects
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Required: Write a Personal
Statement of Commitment
God and Life:
Grades 9-12
Table of Contents
 Lesson 1 - God Calls All Kinds of People
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Lesson 2 - God Doesn’t Expect Us to Do It
On Our Own
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Lesson 3 - Each of Us Must Make a
Personal Response to the Call of God
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Lesson 4 - God Gives Strength to Face
Adversities
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Lesson 5 - God Can Accomplish Great
Things through Those Who are Willing to
Do His Will
God and Life:
Grades 9-12
Favorite Activities
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Bible Study
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Leading a worship service
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Service projects
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Planning and Implementing
the children’s sermon
God and Life:
Award
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Green is the color for the
God and Life program.
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Green symbolizes new
growth and eternal life.
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When young people wear
the recognition, they are
strengthened in the
knowledge that they are
“Called by Christ to Serve.”
AHG Connections
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Creative writing
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19 – journal
Textile Arts – banners
All God’s Children
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23 – Visit an agency that works with people with
disabilities
AHG Connections
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Bible Basics
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9 - Bible reading plan
7 – Prayer journal
16 – Interview an adult
Daughter of the King #6 – share what you
have learned in Me/Family/Church/Life with
others
Four-Star
Recipients
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Four-star recipients are
those individuals who have
earned all four levels of the
P.R.A.Y. series.
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Four-star recipients receive
a certificate and letter of
congratulations from
P.R.A.Y.
A special four-star pin is
available at nominal cost.
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The P.R.A.Y. Program:
More than Just an Award
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FAITH-SERVICE-FUN
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Growing in faith
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Learning to serve others
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Christian Education
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Bonding as a family
Christian Education
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Bible-based curriculum
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Appropriate for Sunday
school programs,
confirmation classes, and
small group opportunities.
Christian Education
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Family ministry
Participants are required to do
projects with their families.
Parents may choose to
participate in the Adult Mentor
Program
Mentors have a workbook to
complete just like their children
The Adult Mentor Program is an
intentional program for parents
to share their faith with their
children.
Christian Education
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Raising servant leaders
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Participants put their faith
into action by designing
meaningful service projects.
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Service projects target the
family, the congregation,
and the community.
Christian Education
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Changed lives!
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Parents notice changes in their
children and how they interact with one
another.
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Girls have asked to be baptized after
completing a class.
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Parents learn to pray with their children
and openly talk about their faith.
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Families have started attending church
again because of a P.R.A.Y. class.
Faith-Service-Fun
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AHG Oath states “I promise
to love God”
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The Troop setting can be a
place to help families fulfill
this promise.
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AHG members want faith
and values for their girls first
and foremost
Keeping Faith First in your ministry
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Offer a P.R.A.Y. class.
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Use meetings as an
opportunity for members of
congregation to interact with
Scouting families.
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Include AHG in service
projects at the church to help
girls earn service hours.
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Plan Award Ceremony during
a regular worship service
Help Make Connections
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Use people from your church
(i.e. Sunday school teachers,
pastors, parents, etc.) to
teach classes
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Use Mentor program as an
opportunity for AHG parents
to interact with each other
and with members of your
church or chartering
organization.
Conclusion
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American Heritage Girls is
a rich mission field.
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A P.R.A.Y. class may be a
non-threatening way for
your unchurched families to
come to a personal
knowledge of our gracious
Lord and Savior
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It is a Win-Win for all
involved!~
P.R.A.Y. website
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www.praypub.org
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Visit the website for additional resources
in teaching, games, templates, etc.
Adult Awards
Adult Recognitions
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By nomination only
Require a minimum number of years of service
Require the completed nomination form, resume
of candidate’s activities, and letters of
recommendation from the Scout Council and the
religious institution
Congregations are encouraged to use these adult
recognitions to support their adult volunteers
These recognitions can revitalize volunteers in
their service through Scouting
Setting Up a Class
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Decide which program(s) you
will offer
Consider whom you will invite to
participate in your class
Consider using it as a
recruitment tool
Publicize your class
Make a budget
Recruit and train adult
counselors/teachers
Consider if you will offer the
Adult Mentor component
Setting Up a Class
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Choose dates
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Create a class schedule with
assignments
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Review the supply list and
gather materials
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Order booklets
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Arrange to order recognitions
and plan the award ceremony
Let’s get started!
Eligibility requirements:
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Girls and Boys
May be earned by
scouts and non-scouts
Membership in church
not necessary to
participate
Let’s Get Started!
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Present in a variety of formats: classroom setting,
weekend camp retreat, at home with parents, or as
an independent study with the pastor.
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Participants are required to present their work to the
pastor.
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The pastor may or may not be the teacher, but the
pastor (not the Scout leader or parent) conducts the
final interview with the students.
Blessings on Your AHG Ministry!
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