INVESTITURE CEREMONIES

October 29, 2013

I. Equipment

a. Trefoil ( BSP/ GSP)

b. 13 candles each for bsp and gsp + 1 big candle

c. Neckerchief (BSP)

d. Neckerchief and investiture pin (GSP)

e. Match

f. Phil flag/ school flag/ flag stands

g. Patrol flags

II. Venue: SAPC Grounds

III. Time: 8 AM

IV. Pre-processional arrangement

V. PROGRAM PROPER

a. INTRODUCTION:

It was in 1906 when Lord Stephenson Smith Baden Powell initiated the scouting movement to
foster and develop independence, discipline and love of nature to young boy. Three years later,
at the memorable crystal palace rally of the Boyscouts in England , a group of uniformed , self-
styled Girlscouts appealed to Lord BP to form a similar movement for girls. Since then, scouting
made a great impact to young boys and girls alike. This very day, we are celebrating a
memorable moment in a boy or girl’s life: to be welcomed into the boyscout and girlscout
organization.

b. ENTRANCE AND COLOR CEREMONY

Let us all welcome the candidates for investiture as they approach the ceremonial ground,
followed by the SAPC BSP & GSP, the scouters, the faculty members, our guests with a
resounding applause.
PROCESSIONAL

Before we formally start the program, we would like to offer this moment to the Most Almighty
through a doxology.

Ladies and gentlemen, the entrance of colors!

THE ENTRANCE OF COLORS

Ang Pambansang Awit ng Pilipinas (SCOUT SALUTE!)

c. WELCOME ADDRESS

To formally welcome everybody to this ceremony, may I call on Sctr.

________________________

d. CEREMONY PROPER

i. CANDLE LIGHTING

We are gathered here to welcome to the scouting movement the new members of the troop.
To start with, the principal candle will be lighted….To do the honor, let us request SCTR.
________________

ii. THE SCOUT OATH

Scouts all over the world live by a code – the scout oath. This scout oath describes the three
duties that every scout embrace the moment he/she becomes a scout. We will now light the
three candles that represent these three duties. To do the honor, may we request Sctr.
_________________________

His DUTY TO GOD (Sctr. _________________ lights the candle) We, who belong to the scout
movement believe in God. We may not all worship Him in the same way, but we are one in out
faith that He alone, reigns supreme, Our Lord and Master.

His DUTY TO OTHER PEOPLE(Sctr. _______________ lights the candle) Our country,
thePhilippines deserves our full love and dedication. The pages of our history are brightened by
the outstanding deeds of self-sacrifice and love of our country of great men like Jose Rizal,
Marcelo del Pilar, Apolinario MAbini, Andres Bonifacio and others. We do out duty to our
country by being noble citizens, by following the laws of the land, by preserving its dignified
traditions and culture and by actively taking part in nation building.
His DUTY TO HIMSELF (Sctr. ____________________ lights the candle) It is our responsibility to
develop ourselves into productive young citizens. We should strive to discover our potentials
and share our talents to others.

iii. CLOTHING OF NECKERCHIEF

The scout uniform identifies you as a member of the scouting movement, a worldwide
brotherhood of scouts existing in more than 136 countries. It also identifies you as persons of
character, ready to serve others. It symbolizes as well the ultimate unity of purpose and
preparedness for outdoor life, strongly reminding you to live in accordance with the scout
ideals. At this juncture, we call the parents to help us initiate our young boys and girls to this
noble cause through the ceremonial clothing of neckerchief to the boys and pinning of
investiture pins to the girls.

Order of clothing of neckerchief:

1. The Kabscouts

2. The Starscouts

3. The Boy Scouts

4. The Girlscouts

(please execute the proper hand salute before and after the clothing of neckerchief)

Voice over: With those neckerchief /pins we welcome you to the scouting movement. May you
always remain true to the ideals of scouting.

INVESTITURE OF BOYSCOUTS

(the candidates for investiture goes up the stage)

May we call Sctr. _______________________ for the presentation of the candidates for
investiture.

Troop Leader (Sctr. _______________________.): (commands attention) Fellow scouts and

scouters, here are the 7 candidates for investiture.

(to the boys) Boys, you have presented yourself before this troop and asked to be made scouts.
Is this your wish now?

Boy Scouts: Yes, Sir

Troop Leader (Sctr. ________________): In this ceremony, you will be received into this troop
and into the scouting brotherhood. Before you is the lighted candle that represents the spirit of
scouting. THE LAW OF THE TROOP IS THE SCOUT LAW. It is known and followed by millions of
scouts. By being here, you will learn and follow this law, too.

THE 12 POINTS OF SCOUTING (boyscouts will recite the laws one by one before lighting the
candle: voice over explanation of each law)

I bring life to the first point of scout law: A SCOUT IS TRUSTWORTHY. A scout tells the truth. He
keeps his promises. Honesty is a part of his code of conduct. People can always depend on him.

I bring life to the 2nd point of scout law: A SCOUT IS LOYAL. A SCOUT IS true to his family,
friends, scout leaders, school, nation and world community

I bring life to the 3rd point of scout law: A SCOUT IS HELPFUL. A Scout is concerned about other
people. He willingly volunteers to help others without expecting payment or rewards.

I bring life to the 4th point of scout law: A SCOUT IS FRIENDLY. A scout is a friend to all. He is
brother to all scouts. He seeks to understand others. He respects ideas and customes different
from his own.

I bring life to the 5th point of scout law: A SCOUT IS COURTEOUS. A scout is polite to everyone
regardless of age and position. He knows that good manners make it easier for people to get
long well together

I bring life to the 6th point of scout law: A SCOUT IS KIND. A scout understands there is strength
in being gentle. He treats others the way he wishes to be treated. He does not harm nor kill
creatures needlessly and strives to save and protect life at all cost.

I bring life to the 7th point of scout law: A SCOUT IS OBEDIENT. A SCOUT follows the rules of his
family, school and troop. He obeys the laws of his community and country. If he thinks these
laws are unfair, he tries to have them changed in an orderly manner rather than disobey them.

I bring life to the 8th point of scout law: A SCOUT IS CHEERFUL. A scout looks at the brighter
side of life. He cheerfully accomplishes tasks that come his way. He tries to make others happy.

I bring life to the 9th point of scout law: A SCOUT IS THRIFTY. A scout works his way to help
others. He saves for the future. He protects and conserves natural resources. He carefully uses
his time and property.
I bring life to the 10th point of scout law: A SCOUT IS BRAVE. A SCOUT can face danger even if
he is afraid. He has the courage to stand for what he believes is right even if others laugh at him
or threaten him.

I bring life to the 11th point of scout law: A SCOUT IS CLEAN. A scout keeps his body and mind
fit and clean. He helps keep his home and community in order.

I bring life to the 12th point of scout law: A SCOUT IS REVERENT. A SCOUT is faithful in his
religious duties. He respects the beliefs of others.

Troop Leader (Sctr. Rodrigo Barroga Jr): YOU have heard the twelve points of the scout law. Do
you accept this law as a scout and do you promise to do your best and live by this law?

Boy scouts: Yes, ma’am.

The recitation of the scout oath and law to be led by Sct. John Richard Walker

Troop Leader (Sctr. ___________________): Now that the candles are lighted , let us be
reminded that it is the spirit of the scout oath and law which now light our steps. May this spirit
be with us, now and forever.

You have now taken the first step along the scout trail. Adventures await you. Let your honor
remain shining longer than the flames of these candles. Welcome to the world of scouting.

Let us all sing the SCOUTS OF SAPC, to be led by SCT._________________________________

Singing of the SCOUTS OF SAPC

I direct your attention to the flag of our country. As scouts, we honor our flag deeply. We know
what it means. We love and honor the nation it represents. I ask you now to face it and pledge
your allegiance to it, withSCT. _____________________ leading.

Pledge of Allegiance

Every path , though rugged become easier to tread with the proper dose of motivation.
________________ will give us his/her inspirational message.

Inspirational Message

To show our pride and respect to our school, let us all rise and sing the SAPC hymn to be led by
Scout _______________________________

Institutional Hymn

Ladies and gentlemen, the exit of colors.