Boy Scouts of the Philippines

INVESTITURE CEREMONY
For Boy Scouts

 This may be held outdoor or indoor. A table flanked by the Philippine flag and troop
flag is needed. The troop should be seated in horseshoe arrangement or regular
theater seating if the group is large.

 Equipments:

~ Table ~ Philippines Flag ~ Troop Flag

~ Trefoil ~ Match or Lighter ~ Script
~ Candles (12 pcs. for the points of the Scout Law; 3 pcs. for the points of the
Scout Oath; 1 big candle representing the spirit of Scouting)
~ Scout badge and registration cards for each Scout and adult

 Setting: The Troop Leader stands behind the table where the candles have been set-
up. The Senior Patrol Leader takes the candidates and stands ready with them. The
Scouts to be inducted or invested are in uniform, if possible.

 Procedure:

TROOP LEADER : “Senior Patrol Leader, bring the candidates forward.”

(SPL escorts the candidates to the table where they stand facing the Troop Leader,
back to audience. SPL retires to one side.)

TROOP LEADER : “You have presented yourself before this troop and asked to be
made scouts. Is this your wish now?”

CANDIDATES : (together) “Yes sir!”

TROOP LEADER : “In this ceremony you will be received into this troop and into the
brotherhood of Scouting. Before you is a single lighted candle. It
represents the spirit of Scouting. As you become scouts you will learn
more of the Scouting spirit. The law of the troop is the Scout Law. It is
known and followed by millions of scouts. You will learn and follow this
law, too. The senior patrol leader will now recite for you the Scout Oath
and Law. Listen closely for I will soon ask you whether you accept this
law as your own.”

(The Senior Patrol Leader grasps the big lighted candle and lights the first candle on
his right (audience left). SPL recites the points of the Scout Law. As he does so, a voice
from off stage reads the explanation. This is done until all points are covered. SPL put
the big lighted candle on the table. The Troop Leader then addresses the Scouts
again.)
TROOP LEADER: “Scouts sign, “ON MY HONOR, I WILL DO MY BEST, TO DO MY DUTY,
TO GOD AND MY COUNTRY, THE REPUBLIC OF THE PHILIPPINES

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 (lights center candle) AND TO OBEY THE SCOUT LAW, TO HELP
OTHER PEOPLE AT ALL TIMES (lights left candle), TO KEEP MYSELF
PHYSICALLY STRONG, MENTALLY AWAKE AND MORALLY
STRAIGHT. (lights right candle). (Ready front!)

“You have heard the words of the Scout Oath. Do you accept the three
(3) duties it describes and do you pledge yourself to learn and to follow
the Scout Oath?”

CANDIDATES : “Yes we do!”

TROOP LEADER : “Scouts also live by another code. It is the Scout Oath. The Scout Oath
describes the three (3) duties that every scout must accept. His duty to
God and country, his duty to other people and his duty to himself. I want
you to make this promise publicly for the first time. Repeat after me this
Oath as I light three candles to represent these three duties.”

(Troop Leader uses the big lighted candle to light the three (3) candles representing the
Scout Oath. Troop Leader orders Scouts to perform the scout sign.)

CANDIDATES : “We do!”

TROOP LEADER : “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 to live by this law?”

TROOP LEADER : “Very well. We began in almost total darkness. Now in the light of these
candles, we can see one another well. So it is the Spirit of the Scout
Oath and the Scout Law lights our steps. I direct you attention to the Flag
of our country. As scouts, we have special feelings about the flag. We
know what it means. We learned to take care of it. We love and honor
the nation it represents. Panunumpa sa Watawat ng Pilipinas.

(SPL directs the candidates to perform the scout sign and repeat what the SPL says.)

CANDIDATES : (Recites the pledge). “Ako ay Pilipino / buong katapatan nanunumpa / sa

watawat ng Pilipinas / at sa bansang kanyang sinasagisag / na may
dangal, / katarungan, / at kalayaan. / Na pinakikilos ng sambayanang, /
Maka-Diyos, / Makatao, / Makakalikasan, at / Makabansa.”
(Ready Front!)

TROOP LEADER : “Now you will recite this Investiture Pledge as a commitment to your
responsibilities as a Boy Scout.”

(SPL directs the candidates to perform the scout sign and read the Investiture Pledge in
unison.)

THE INVESTITURE PLEDGE

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 I, ___________________ of Troop Number ________ of (name of Institution),
___________ District, pledge to do my best to prepare myself for service to others. I further
pledge to live up to the Scout Oath, Scout Law and the Scout Motto and Slogan of the Boy
Scouts of the Philippines to the best of my knowledge and ability. So help me GOD.

_____________ _________________
Date Invested Scout’s Signature

Attested by: ________________

Unit Leader

TROOP LEADER : “Candidates’ please turn about and face the troop.” (At this point the Troop
Leader calls the parents of candidates forward and asks them to stand behind their
sons. If parents are not involved, then the patrol leaders of the candidates are asked to
do this. Parents pin Scout badge/don the neckerchief on each Scout’s right pocket.
Troop Leader hands over the certificates to each Scout.)

TROOP LEADER : “May I request our BSP Coordinator for his declaration acceptance of
the membership.”

BSP COORDINATOR: “Candidates, this shows our friendship for you and the trust we place
in you. By the authority vested upon me by the Boy Scouts of the
Philippines, I declare you a member of the Boy Scouts of the Philippines
and of the World Scouting Movement. CONGRATULATIONS!

TROOP LEADER : “Patrol Leaders, take charge of these Scouts and welcome them into
your patrols.”

TROOP LEADER: (Scout benediction)

TWELVE (12) POINTS OF SCOUT LAW

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TRUSTWORTHY
A Scout tells the truth. He keeps his promises. Honesty is part of his conduct. People
can depend on him.

LOYAL
A Scout is true to his family, Scout leaders, friends, school and nation.

HELPFUL
A Scout is concerned about other people. He does things willingly for others without
pay or reward.

FRIENDLY
A Scout is a friend to all. He is a brother to other scouts. He seeks to understand
others. He respects those with ideas and customs other than his own.

COURTEOUS
A Scout is polite to everyone regardless of age or position. He knows good manners
make it easier for people to get along together.

KIND
A Scout understands there is strength in being gentle. He treats others as he wants to
be treated. He does not hurt or kill harmless things without reason.

OBEDIENT
A Scout follows the rules of his family, school, and troop. He obeys the laws of his
community and country. If he thinks that these rules and laws are unfair, he tries to
have them changed in an orderly manner rather than disobey them.

CHEERFUL
A Scout looks for bright side of things. He cheerfully does tasks that come his way. He
tries to make others happy.

THRIFTY
A Scout works to pay his way and to help others. He saves for unforeseen needs. He
protects and conserves natural resources. He carefully uses time and property.

BRAVE
A Scout can face danger even if he is afraid. He has the courage to stand for what he
thinks is right even if others laugh at or threaten him.

CLEAN
A Scout keeps his body and mind fit and clean. He goes around with those who
believe in living by these same ideals. He helps keep his home and community clean.

REVERENT
A Scout is reverent toward God. He is faithful in his religious duties. He respects the
belief of others.