Dear Lord, We are calling upon you today for your divine guidance and help to

make this Investiture a success and we also need a supporting hand to keep
us from the temptation of the devil. We ask that you guide us with your
infinite wisdom to show us the right way to a properly and orderly mannered
Investiture.
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b. ENTRANCE AND COLOR CEREMONY

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

PROCESSIONAL

Opening Prayer...

Ladies and gentlemen, the entrance of colors!

THE ENTRANCE OF COLORS

Ang Pambansang Awit ng Pilipinas (SCOUT SALUTE!)

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

c. WELCOME ADDRESS

To formally welcome everybody to this ceremony, may I call on Sctr. Socorro A. TAnjil, GSP Troop Leader, LES.

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. Socorro A. Tanjil, Camp chief.

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. Dominico Bagacina, Sctr. Dindo Ibarreta and Sctr. Helen Andalis.

His DUTY TO GOD (Sctr. Dindo Ibarreta 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. Helen Andalis 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. Dominico Bagacina 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.
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Troop Leader): Fellow scouts and scouters, here are the _81___ candidates for investiture. (to the girls) Girls, Can I trust
you on your honor to fulfill your duty to serve God, our country and mankind as represented by the three candles here
and to live by the Girl Scout Law?

Girls: Yes, ma’am.

Troop Leader ; May you do each duty without thoughts of rewards. Now, be prepared to recite the ten beautiful guides,
so that you can become the kind of person the scouting movement would like you to be.

THE 10 POINTS OF SCOUTING (girlscouts 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 GIRL SCOUT’S HONOR IS TO BE TRUSTED

A girl scout is dependable. She keeps her word, no matter how difficult. She sees her job through.

I bring life to the 2nd point of scout law: A GIRL SCOUT IS LOYAL

A girl scout is FAITHful to God, country and fellowmen. She knows those whom she owes fidelity.

I bring life to the 3rd point of scout law: A GIRL SCOUT IS HELPFUL

A girl scout is always ready to help others regardless of race, creed and nationality. She trains herself to be useful and
responds immediately when help is needed.

I bring life to the 4th point of scout law: A GIRL SCOUT IS A FRIEND TO ALL

A girl scout is concerned with the rights, needs and welfare of others. She is patient, tolerant and kind. She accepts
people as they are.

I bring life to the 5th point of scout law: A GIRL SCOUT IS COURTEOUS

A girl scout is kindly disposed and well-mannered. She uses words of respect and polite expressions.

I bring life to the 6th point of scout law: A GIRL SCOUT RESPECTS LIVING THINGS

A girl scout respects both people and nature. She seeks to understand others. She preserves life and keeps plants and
animals alive.

I bring life to the 7th point of scout law: A GIRL SCOUT IS DISCIPLINED

A girl scout learns at every opportunity to practice self-discipline. She respects authority both civil and religious.

I bring life to the 8th point of scout law: A GIRL SCOUT IS SELF-RELIANT

A girl scout develops self-sufficiency and has the courage to face life’s difficulties. She accepts failures graciously and
does something about them.

I bring life to the 9th point of scout law: A GIRL SCOUT IS THRIFTY

A girl scout makes use of her time, talents and treasures wisely. She keeps herself busy in honing her abilities.

I bring life to the 10th point of scout law: A GIRL SCOUT IS CLEAN IN THOUGHTS, WORDS AND DEEDS

A girl scout sincerely keeps her mind away from immoral thoughts, constantly avoiding unclean expressions. She is a
model of honesty and integrity.

Troop Leader (SCTR. LORELYN O. GUEVARRA): Each candle flame sheds the brilliance of the Girl Scout law. May their
glow so bright that no turn of path shall you stumble. It is with great conviction that we will recite the Girlscout law to be
led by Sct. BRITLEY ANNE H. PORNILLOS

Recitation of the Girlscout promise and Law .

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 girls to this noble cause through the ceremonial pinning of
investiture pins to the girls.

Order of clothing of neckerchief:

1. The Twinklers

2. The Starscouts

3. 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.

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 HCEC, to be led by SCT. DOMINICO T. BAGACINA, Deputy Camp Director., HCEC chapter

he investiture ceremony is the time when a Scout, by means of the words of the Scout Promise, publicly announces their
commitment to the Scout Law. At the ceremony, the Scout makes the Promise to the Scouts and Scouters of their troop
and to all the Scouts of the world. It is once the candidate has made the promise that they is a Scout.

The investiture is the beginning of a special time in a young person's life. Scout-aged children are entering the stage of
life when they desire to break away from their parents, find out about the world, and try to shape their own identity in
it. It is Scouting's desire that a major part of the identity that these young people form is that of being a Scout.

For most Scouts, making the Scout Promise means making a commitment that their parents have not. Because of this,
the point of making the Promise is an act of breaking away from their parents; of asserting a separate identity. If young
people have the opportunity to safely break away from their parents, they will not feel the need to break away in other,
less-safe ways, such as by joining teen gangs or by the use of drugs. In support of this, parents should not be present at
the investiture ceremony.

The setting of an investiture ceremony should reflect the importance of the commitment, yet be familiar so that it feels
safe. The ideal setting is at a nighttime campfire out-of-doors at camp. The campfire could also be held at the end of a
day event. Suitable indoor locations include in a local Scout museum, in a church (for religiously closed groups), or other
places that are special. The place were regular Scout meetings take place is the last choice, due to it not being at all
a special place. Wherever the ceremony is held, efforts can be made through the use of things such as candles to make
the setting special. A campfire at camp is the best.

The campfire can be in the centre of the horseshoe so that it lights the face of the Scoutmaster. All are wearing the
Scout uniform and perhaps their campfire blankets. The ceremony should be dignified, but not solemn. The
Scoutmaster's expression should be welcoming and friendly, yet filled with a sense of importance and excitement.

There are many possibilities for the use of candles to enhance a ceremony. A yellow candle, representing Wolf Cubs, can
be used by the new Scout to light a green candle, representing Scouts. This represents the transition for one section to
the next. (People new to Scouting can use a white candle instead.) Candles can also be lit as parts of the Promise are
recited. When elaborating ceremonies in this way, it is important to keep them simple enough that they have real
significant for the Scouts.

There is much debate about whether multiple candidates should be invested one at a time, or all at once. If the are
invested one at a time, all the attention is focused on the candidate's individual commitment, however, the ceremony
will not feel as special if each Scouts sees others going through it before they do. To solve this problem, the candidates
should gather at a place away from sight and hearing of the ceremony until they are called, one at a time, to be invested.

BSP Investiture Ceremony

Investiture Ceremony is one of the most important ceremonies in Scouting. It marks the
formal acceptance of the boys in the movement after they have completed the requirements
of membership and have fully understood its essence. It gives them the thrill of belonging to a
group and makes them feel ready to face new responsibilities. Hence, Boy Scouts of Maria
Montessori International School having completed the requirements of membership, the
Investiture ceremony was organized and executed on August 18, 2017 from 2:00 - 3:00 pm.
The ceremony was attended by the Grade 1 and 4 parents in the community. Invited guests in
the person of Field Scout Executive Mr. Rey Lañete, the administration, teachers and
scouters also appeared to support the activity. The investiture ceremony was done
successfully.

GSP Investiture Ceremony

The Investiture ceremony is an avenue for the Star and Junior Girl Scouts to experience the
true meaning of being a Scout. It marks the beginning of their journey which is confirmed in
their promise and law.
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