Scout Promise, Law, and Motto

Scout Promise

I promise to do my best, to do my duty, to God and to my country, to help other people and to keep the Scout Law

The Scout Promise was first introduced by the founder of Scouting, Lord Baden-Powell, and is usually recited at Scout meetings while making the Scout Sign. The Scout Promise varies from country to country as a result of differences in culture and traditions, but all follow the three principles of:

1. Duty to God
2. Duty to others
3. Duty to Self

Scout Law

There are seven Scout Laws that scouts must strive to live by:

1. A Scout is to be trusted
2. A Scout is loyal
3. A Scout is friendly and considerate
4. A Scout is a brother to all Scouts
5. A Scout has courage in all difficulties
6. A Scout makes good use of his time, and is careful of his possessions and properties
7. A Scout has respect for himself and others

Similar to the Scout Promise, Scout Laws differ from country to country, but all are rooted in the original laws written by Baden-Powell

Scout Motto

Be Prepared

The Scout Motto was founded on Baden-Powell's initials, and requires scouts to always be ready to carry out the Scout Promise.

1st Trinidad Sea Scouts Motto

Physically Fit, Mentally Alert, Morally Pure

In addition to the international Scout Motto, 1st Trinidad Sea Scouts has their own motto that scouts work towards.

Discussion Questions

Here are some questions that can help you understand this topic better:

1. How do you apply the Scout Promise and Law to your life?
2. What does the Scout Motto mean to you?
3. Who created the Scout Motto
4. How are you applying the 1TSS Motto in your life?