Interreligious Dialogue Badge
The Interreligious Forum with the ICCS – is a group of religious networks that share common ground and acknowledge the right and opportunity Scouts should have to develop and practice their spirituality and religion. – This was approved in Rome in 2017.
In this since the Interreligious Dialogue Badge was created (IRD)
The Programme aims to help young people to become:
- capable,
- confident
- committed
In spiritual and religious development by being actively engaged in interreligious friendship.
4 steps :
Step 1:
- A residential experience (3-4 days) such as a retreat, in which basic understanding can be gained and key skills can be learned and practiced;
Step 2 :
- Ongoing personal reflection, including writing a journal;
Step 3 :
- With the support of a mentor, finalize plans for volontary service based on the theme explored during the Discovery Retreat.
Step 4 :
- Service, in which values, principles and skills can be increased and developed;
Participation in the Interreligious Dialogue network, after gaining the badge, to offer mutual support to others in the network and encourage interreligious friendship in Scouting