Sample: SENIOR SCOUT OUTFIT INVESTITURE CEREMONY -Secondary

Setting: This investiture is built around an illuminated Senior Scout Medallion

placed on a table in front and center of the Outfit. On the right side of the table
stands the Philippine Flag and on the left of the table stands the Outfit flag.
Also on the table are the neckerchiefs, the Senior Scout medallion and the
registration cards of those to be invested.

The Scouts to be invested stands in front of the table. Directly behind the table
stands the Senior Crew Leader, the Outfit Scribe, the Outfit Treasurer, the
Outfit Quartermaster, the Outfit Asst. Advisor and the Outfit Advisor.

Opening Ceremony :

A member of the Outfit is designated to lead the Opening Prayer.

The Outfit Scribe leads in the singing of the Lupang Hinirang .

This is followed by the Panunumpa ng Katapatan sa Watawat ng Pilipinas.

Ceremony Proper :

Senior Crew Leader : “Senior Scout candidates, you have shown a desire to
become a member of Outfit No.___ by filling out an application and by
attending all of our meetings and activities. After we got to know each other,
you were elected to membership by the Outfit. As you now stand before this
investiture table, we urge you to listen well to the words you are about to hear.”

First Crew Leader : ( lights on the double letter S )” Before you is the red
double letter S represented as a winding road that leads to the distant
horizon. This symbolizes the exciting outdoor trails of life which a Senior
Scout must take in an adventure filled journey to good citizenship.”

Second Crew Leader : ( lights on the trefoil ) “ Before you is the Trefoil. This
will remind you that, as a Senior Scout, you belong to a world-wide
brotherhood of young people committed to strive and live a life of selfless
service to God, Country and Fellowmen.”

Third Crew Leader : ( lights on the golden field )” Before you is a field of
gold on which the double letter S and the Trefoil is embossed. This symbolizes
those golden values that every Senior Scout must strive to possess as he goes
through life.”

Fourth Crew Leader : “ The double letter S also represents the three sections
of the Senior Scouting Program. It symbolizes the pathways travfelled by Land
Scouts as they wind their way through the woods. It also symbolizes the red
sails of sailboats that flaps in the wind as Sea Scouts goes into an adventurous
voyage along the coast. So, too, do it symbolize the flight curvature of
spaceships hurling into infinity as Air Scouts set their sights on a highly
challenging odyssey into the future. The double letter S is represented in red to
portray the spirit of courage which every Senior Scout must exemplify as they
go on their joyful journey to a better life.”

Senior Crew Leader : “Now lighted before you is the Senior Scout Medallion.
This medallion represents everything that Senior Scouting stands for. Are you
committed to uphold the noble virtues and traditions of Senior Scouting?”
All Candidates : “ Yes, we are!”

Senior Crew Leader : “ Very well, I ask you then, as a sign of your
committment, to rededicate yourselves to the Scout Oath and Law in the
presence of your love ones and our Outfit Advisor.”

He then signals the audience to rise as the Outfit Advisor moves front and
center of the candidates to receive the committment. All Outfit members give
the Scout sign with the candidates.

Candidates rededicate themselves to the Scout Oath and Law.

Outfit Advisor : “ Candidates, the Senior Scout medallion and the Outfit
Flag combined is symbolic of the noble traditions and honor of this Outfit
as expressed in the Senior Scout Code? Are you prepared to at all times to
uphold these traditions and stand to keep the Outfits honor shining bright ?”

All Candidates : “ Yes, we are ?”

Outfit Advisor : “ Well then, I ask you now to repeat after your Outfit Scribe
the Senior Scout Code.”

The Outfit Scribe moves front and center of the candidates and lead them in
reciting the Senior Scout Code.

Outfit Advisor : “ By the authority vested in me by the Boy Scouts of the

Philippines, Eastern Pangasinan Council, I now officially declare you full
fledged Senior Scouts of Outfit No._______. Receive now from your officials in
the presence of your love ones the symbol of your membership. Welcome to the
Outfit.”

The parents of the Candidates don the Senior Scout neckerchief on their son
while the Asst. Outfit Advisors hands them their registration card and the
Senior Crew Leader hands them their Senior Scout Medallion.

Every one gathers around to welcome the newly invested Senior Scouts.
 THE TROOP INVESTITURE CEREMONY PROGRAM
BOY SCOUTS OF THE PHILIPPINES
Eastern Pangasinan Council

_______________________________________
The Sponsoring Institution/School

I. The Opening Prayer _______________________

II. The Entrance of Colors Selected Scouts - Participants

III. The Philippine National Anthem _______________________

IV. Panunumpa Sa Watawat Ng Pilipinas _______________________

V. The Opening & Welcome Remarks _______________________

VI. BSP Vision/Mission _______________________

VII. BSP Scout Oath & Law _______________________

VIII. Scout Motto and Slogan

IX. The Troop Investiture Ceremony Proper The Troop Leader
a. The Candle Lighting Ceremony Selected Scouts – Participants
i. The Scout Oath
ii. The Scout Law
b. The Scout Motto & Slogan

X. The Donning of Neckerchief The Parents and Guardians

XI. Inspirational Message (the School Head or an Invited Guest) ______________

XII. Closing Remarks _______________________

XIII. Closing Prayer The Institutional Representative

XIV. The Scout Benediction The Assistant Troop Leader

The Master of Ceremony

 THE TROOP INVESTITURE SCRIPT

I. OPENING PRAYER AND LIGHTING OF BIG CANDLE WHICH REPRESENTS SCOUTING SPIRIT

Lord, Heavenly Father, Almighty Eternal God, we raise our minds and hearts to you at the
beginning this Ceremony as we lit this candle that symbolizes the Spirit of Scouting. (THE TROOP
LEADER LIT THE CENTER CANDLE) We humbly beg for your guidance, protection and
forgiveness of our sins. Grant us the grace to learn the virtues of your youth and apply the Scout
Oath and Law in every action in your honor and glory.

Design to bless the Boy Scouts of the Philippines and the Scouting Movement in this institution, as
well as our brother Scouts all over the world. Fill the soul of our Scoutmasters with your own spirit
of knowledge; of wisdom and of reverence, that influenced by your divine leadership, he may, by
word and example lead us on to imitate the virtue of your boyhood.

Our Patrol Leaders, who has the responsibilities to lead their patrols, we ask you to help them to
know their members and be sensitive to their needs, help them realize that attitudes and good
example are more important than skills and be fair and generous to all. Grant our Patrol and Troop
a happy spirit; bless all our projects and help us to make constructive progress, so that our training
will fit us for real service now and in the future.

We thank you for granting us our ever loving and supportive parents and by making them your
representatives. Help us carry out conscientiously by ready and cheerful obedience to our father
and mother. Let us be ever attentive to their wishes, eager to make them happy and patient to
accept their corrections, all these we pray in your most holy name. Amen.

II. THE ENTRANCE OF COLORS

The Emcee calls for the Entrance of Colors: Please all rise for the Entrance of Colors and remain
standing for the Philippine National Anthem. The Emcee calls the person in-charge.

III. THE PHILIPPINE NATIONAL ANTHEM

The Philippine National Anthem – Scout Salute!

The Emcee: Please remain standing for the Panunumpa ng Katapatan sa Watawat ng Pilipinas to
be lead by _______________________.

IV. PANUNUMPA NG KATAPATAN SA WATAWAT NG PILIPINAS

Facing the audience - Let’s recite the Panunumpa ng Katapatan sa Watawat ng Pilipinas in unison.
Facing the Philippine Flag - Scout Sign! The Person In-Charge recites the Pledge. After the
recitation. Ready front!

V. BSP VISION/ MISSION

VI. BSP SCOUT OATH/LAW
VII. SCOUT MOTTO & SLOGAN

The Emcee calls the Principal or Representative to give the Opening & Welcome Remarks: and to
give us the Opening & Welcome Remarks, please welcome ________________, (designation) of
(name of school).

VIII. THE OPENING AND WELCOME REMARKS

(Person In-Charge delivers Opening & Welcome Remarks)

To our Scout Officials, Council Scout Executive, My beloved Scouts, Parents and Guardians,
distinguished guests, ladies and gentlemen – Good Morning.

First, I would like to extend my warmest welcome and greetings to everyone here at the (name of
the school). Being the Institutional Head, it is indeed an honor and pleasure for to welcome you all
and officially opens this year’s Troop Investiture Ceremony.
 For the past years, Scouting has always been a partner of the Department of Education in stilling
the desirable values and character of our beloved students. We shall start this year with high hopes
as we formally accept new members in Scouting, with promise to nurture a culture of peace as we
ground our students for Skills & Self Reliance, Citizenship Training and Character Building. All
these shall raise-up new breed of future leaders of our society. Once again, on behalf of (name of
the school), please accept our warmest welcome, congratulations in advanced, Thank you very
much and Mabuhay Kayong Lahat!

Emcee: Thank you very much ___________________, for such a wonderful words of welcome and
opening our ceremony this afternoon. We shall now have our Troop Investiture Ceremony Proper.

IX. THE TROOP INVESTITURE CEREMONY PROPER

The Troop Leader: “Senior Patrol leader, bring the candidates forward.” (SPL escorts the
candidates in front of the stage, facing the Troop Leader, back to audience. SPL stands in front).

Troop Leader: “You have presented yourself before this Troop and asked to be made a Scouts. Is
this your own wish?”

Participants (Scouts) “Sir, yes sir!”

Troop Leader: “In this ceremony you will be received into this Troop and into the world brotherhood
of Scouting. Before you is a single, lighted candle. It represents the Spirit of Scouting.

The Scout Ideals as contained in the Scout Oath and Law present a code for living and a standard
of conduct that must be observed by all members of the Scouting Movement at all times. Scout
spirit is living every day in accordance with our Scout Ideals. You show it in the way you act and
the things you say and do in Scouting as well as in your daily life.

As you become Scouts you will learn more about the Scouting Spirit. The law of the Troop is the
Scout Law. It is know and followed by millions of Scouts. You will learn and follow this law, too. The
Senior Patrol Leader will now lead the rededication of the Scout Oath & Law.

Participants pledge themselves to the Scout Oath and Law.

(The Lightning of 3 Main Candles which represents 3 Main Duty of a Scout namely Duty to God
and Country, Duty to Others and Duty to Self , followed by the lighting of 12 candles w/c
symbolizes the 12 point of the Scout Law, the 12 candles will be lit by 12 Scouts individually, one at
a time after it was mentioned.)

The SPL leads the Scout A, B, & C in reciting the Duties and lighting of the three (3) main candles.
Each Scout/Participant approaches the single lighted candle and lit their candle and proceeds in
the lectern/podium. Each Scout/Participant reads their part before the audience.

SCOUT A: “On my honor, /I will do my best/ to do my duty/ to God and my Country, the republic of
the Philippines (lights the center candle)

(Voice Over )
On My Honor… Honor is your most precious and sacred possession in life. It includes your good
name, your integrity and good reputation. When you commit yourself to the Scout Oath, you
promise to live by its precepts in order to give meaning and idealism to your way of life.

I will Do My Best… In everything you do, you promise to do the best you can. If anything worth
doing is worth doing at all, it is worth doing well. Doing your best is your personal challenge.
Always strive to do your best in everything you do.
To Do My Duty to God and My Country… 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 our faith and belief that He is the
supreme Being, our Lord and Master. To do your duty to God, you must worship Him and follow
His teaching according to your own religious beliefs. You will find happiness in life if you faithfully
do your duty to God.
 SCOUT B: “On my honor/ I will do my best to obey the Scout Law, and To help other people at all
times;/(lights left candle)

And to Obey the Scout Law… In trying to live up to the Scout Oath – you will need the Scout Law
to guide you. The twelve points of the Scout Law are our norm of conduct as we travel along the
Scouting trail through life. Thus, you are asked to commit yourself to the Scout Oath and Law as
your way of life.

To Help Other People at All Times… One reason why Scouting has flourished in this country is
because it has received the willing support of the public. Scouting merits this support because
Scouts have demonstrated that they are useful members of society. This is evident when Scouts
perform rescue work in case of disaster – fires, earthquakes, typhoons and floods. During
emergencies anywhere, Scouts are always among the first to volunteer for service and perform
tasks which are ordinarily belong to adults. In normal times, Scouts have shown that they are ready
to participate and even initiate community and service projects that benefit the community. The
spirit of service is in the heart of all true Scouts.

SCOUT C: “On my honor/ I will do my best/ To keep myself physically strong/ Mentally awake,/ And
morally straight. (Lights right candle).

To Keep My Self Physically Strong… By now, you have learned certain rules of health and hygiene
in school which if observed will help you live a healthy and happy life. Sound minds swell in
sound bodies. If you want to have an alert mind and be always ready to serve others, you must
keep yourself physically healthy and strong.

Mentally Awake… Being mentally awake reflects mental alertness and mental health. It is not a
enough that a Scout is physically healthy; he must be mentally awake too. His reflexes, his
responses, his movements must be ready to respond to his needs and the needs of the situation.

And Morally Straight… A Scout always must be a model of moral uprightness. His norm of
conduct must be beyond reproach. His thought, words and deeds should always reflect his high
ideals and sound moral values.

NARRATION/VOICE OVER OR ASSIGNED TO 12 SELECTED SCOUTS/PARTICIPANTS

EMCEE: The Scout Law. Scout is Trustworthy, Loyal, Helpful, Friendly, Courteous, Kind, Obedient,
Cheerful, Thrifty, Brave, Clean and Reverent.” (Each Scout/Participant approaches the center
stage, lit their candle and recites each point of the Scout Law).

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

A Scout is Loyal…. A Scout loyalty first and foremost is to the Supreme Being, then to the
constitution, then to our fellowmen, then to the Vision Statement of the BSP and to the principles
for which it stands. A person who stands by these can always depend on our loyalty.

A Scout is Helpful… A Scout is concerned about other people. He willingly volunteers to help others
without expecting payment or reward.

A Scout is Friendly… A Scout is friend to all. He is a brother to other Scouts. He seeks to

understand others. He respects those with ideas and customs that are different from his own.

A Scout is Courteous… A Scout is polite to everyone regardless of age and position. He knows that
good manners make it easier for other people to get along together.

A Scout is Kind… A Scout understands there is strength in being gentle. He treats others as he
wants to be treated. He does not harm nor kill any living creature needlessly but will strive to save
and protect all harmless life.

A Scout is Obedient… A Scout follows the rules of his family, school and Outfit. He obeys the law of
his community and country.
 A Scout is Cheerful… A Scout looks for the bright side of life. He cheerfully does task that come his
way. He tries to make others happy.
A Scout is Thrifty… A Scout works to pay his way and to help others. He saves for the future. He
protects and conserves natural resources. He carefully uses his time and property.

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

A Scout is Clean… A Scout keeps his body and mind fit and clean. He goes round with those who
believe in living these same ideals. He keeps his home and community clean.

A Scout is Reverent… A Scout is reverent towards God. He is faithful in his religious duties. He
respects the belief of others.

The Troop Leader: “You have heard the words of the Scout Oath and the twelve points of the Scout
Law. Do you accept these three duties and the twelve points of this law as a Scout?”

Participants: “Yes, we are!”

The Troop Leader: “Do you promise to do your best to live and pledge yourself to learn and follow
the Scout Oath & Law?”

Participants: “Yes, we are!”

Troop Leader: “Very well. We began in almost total darkness. Now in the light of these candles, we
can see one another well and have renewed ourselves in the Spirit of the Scout Oath & Scout Law.

X. THE DONNING OF THE NECKERCHIEF

The Troop Leader: May we request all parents and guardians to don the neckerchiefs of their sons
as symbol of acceptance in the Scout Movement.

The Troop Leader: “And now for the official acceptance, let us all welcome our Institutional
Head/Principal.

The Institutional Head/Principal: “By the authority vested in me by the Boy Scouts of the
Philippines,, Eastern Pangasinan Council, and as the Institutional Head of the(name of school ) I
now officially declare you as full fledge member of Scout Troop No. ______ of (name of school).
You may now accept your Membership IDs from your Scout Officials in the presence of your loved
ones the symbol of your membership. Welcome to the Troop! Best Scouting Wishes and Thank
You very much!
(Play the song “On My Honor”)

XI. THE INSPIRATIONAL MESSAGE

The Guest Speaker delivers his/her Speech.

Having been a witness with this kind of ceremony is indeed an inspiration in itself, what else could I
ask for? Now, my beloved Scouts, my message for you today is a just gentle reminder from the
movie Spider Man, recalling the scene when the old dying Uncle Ben reminded the young Peter
Parker, that with “Great Power Comes Great Responsibility”. Another remarkable line in the same
movie series is when Pater Parker was breaking up with his dream girl MJ and said “Sometimes to
do what is right, we have to give up the things we want the most, even our dream”. Now, what have
these messages got to do with our Investiture Ceremony? The moment you decided to join the
Scout Movement, you already have acquired the Scouts’ “Great Power”, having the ability to train
oneself in Scout Craft for Skills and Self Reliance, Citizenship and Character Building. Another
great power that comes within is the very good side of human thought, which is service, the
opportunity to serve other people, be of service to our neighborhood, community and country.
Having all these powers within comes great responsibility, having great sense of responsibility is an
outward sign of servant leadership, trustworthiness and self-discipline. You may find it difficult to
stick and fulfill our Oath and Law, especially during tough times, and may come across
compromising circumstances. When this time comes, always be reminded that a Scout has a
 positive outlook in life, he often look at the bright side of things instead of the gloomy ones – seeing
the glass of water as half full rather than half empty. As the eight point of the Scout Law reminds us
– A Scout is Cheerful, despite of difficult situations, he manages to keep his temper and whistle at
life’s challenges.

Now, to end, my message let me share with you another practical guide as we traverse our great
journey called life... The tale is all about the Parable of the Pencil. One day the Pencil Maker
shares 5 most important lessons in life with his pencils. First, always be reminded that as pencil,
whatever you do will always leave a mark. Secondly, you can always correct the mistakes you
made. The third one is always remember that what matters most is what is inside you. The fourth
one, always remember that in life, you will undergo painful sharpening which will make you a better
pencil. Lastly, is to be the best pencil that you can be and allow yourselves to be held and guided
by the hand that holds. God Bless us all, Mabuhay Kayong Lahat, Congratulations and Thank you
very much!
The Emcee thanks the speaker and calls a Parent or Guardian (a member of the Institutional
Scouting Committee) to give the Closing Remarks.

XII. THE CLOSING REMARKS

First, I would like to extend my warmest greetings and congratulations to everyone, especially to
our parents and guardians, Scout Officials and my beloved Scouts. As I carefully observe the
ceremony, it was really an eye-opener and enlightenment at the same. A very timely call to renew
our desirable customs and traditions, morale values and character through Scouting. Having your
commitment to the Scout Ideals shall help strengthen the moral fiber of our society, with the Scouts
as future servant leaders.
I would just like to summarize my remarks in two challenging rules – rule #1 is to try live up with the
ideals of the Scout Oath & Law, with much courage and perseverance – rule #2, during tough times
and challenging years try not to compromise rule #1. And God, our great Scoutmaster will help you
to do it. Again, congratulations and Happy Scouting.

XIII. THE CLOSING PRAYER

Let’s bow down our heads, join us and be with our God’s loving presence. Dear Lord, we thank
thee, for gracing our Troop Investiture Programme. As this ceremony comes to an end, we humbly
beg for your guidance.
Lord, make us TRUSTWORTHY; so we can lead if we can be trusted.
Lord, make us LOYAL; always true and faithful to our God, to our country and to our fellowmen.
Lord, make us HELPFUL; teach us to follow what You said: “I did not come to be served but to
serve.”
Lord, make us FRIENDLY; a friend can only be a true friend when he does not look after his self-
interest but the welfare of his friends.
Lord, make us COURTEOUS; You always taught us to be gentle as doves and to be meek as
lambs.
Lord, make us KIND; mercy can only be obtained if we also show mercy to others.
Lord, make us OBEDIENT; our love is better expressed in our obedience to Your laws, to the laws
of our country and the Scout Oath and Law.
Lord, make us CHEERFUL; we can only understand the meaning of happiness when we have
learned to share with others.
Lord, make us THRIFTY; not a miser but one who understands that there is always a tomorrow to
prepare for.
Lord, make us BRAVE; not brave to inflict pain on others but brave to uphold truth and to abhor
lies; brave to do good and brave to avoid wrongs.
Lord, make me CLEAN; for You once said: “Only the clean of heart shall see God.” Make me clean
in thought, in words and in deeds.
Lord, make us REVERENT; Teach me to love You with all my heart, with all my mind and with all
my strength.
Lord, my Scouting started with You, let my Scouting end with You, the Great Scoutmaster of all. All
these we pray in your most holy name. AMEN.

XV. THE SCOUT BENEDICTION

Scout Sign Post! “May the Great Scout Master, of all Scouts, Be with us, until we meet again”