Scouts Read Sacred Texts 2026-2027

Sacred texts offer Scouts and their families a meaningful way to reflect on faith, values, and personal beliefs. Taking time to read these texts can deepen spiritual understanding and strengthen family connections, which is why Scouts Read Sacred Texts continues to be such a powerful experience.

Organized by Scouting America’s National Religious Relationships Committee, Scouts Read Sacred Texts is a worldwide invitation encouraging Scouts of all faiths to pause and spend time reading a sacred text from their own religious tradition.

How to Participate

Participants are encouraged to read a sacred text from their faith tradition at any time during the event week. Reading may be done individually, with family, or with a group anytime between Oct. 1, 2026 & May 31, 2027, in conjunction with the National Day of Prayer on May 6, 2027.

Who’s Invited: Scouts, youth-serving organizations, and faith-based youth groups worldwide
Register here.

Scouts Read Sacred Texts Worldwide Certificate

Every registered participant receives a free Scouts Read Sacred Texts Worldwide certificate featuring the signature of Roger Krone, Chief Scout Executive. Presenting these certificates allows units to celebrate participation and encourage continued growth.

A Look Back at an Incredible 2026

In 2026, 15,175 participants from 47 states, 28 countries, and six continents—representing 168 Scouting America councils and 51 faith traditions—read and reflected on their sacred texts.

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