BSP/GSP INVESTITURE CEREMONY SCRIPT

Part I – Opening Program

a. Processional
Master of Ceremonies:
Good evening Ladies and Gentlemen and Welcome to the very first
Investiture Ceremonies of the Boy Scouts and Girl Scouts of the Philippines here
at Mariners’ Polytechnic Colleges Foundation of Legazpi City (Albay) Inc. I am
______________________ your master of ceremonies. The BSP & GSP Investiture
is the most solemn affair among all ceremonies conducted by the Boy Scouts and
Girl Scouts of the Philippines. It is within the Investiture, that a common boy/girl
becomes a scout. As he/she receives the neckerchief and his membership
certificate, he/she becomes prepared to pursue a life of adventure and service
under the open sky. He/she will use all these experience for self-development
and service to others for the glory of God’s name.
And now, may we request our beloved parents, guardians, unit leaders
and guests to assemble in front for the processional. (Playing music “Chariots of
Fire)Ladies and Gentlemen, the processional. (Scouts with their respective
parents and sponsors enters) (The School Officials and Guest of Honor enters)
Now passing in the center is our guest of honor, together with our distinguished
school officials. Let us give them a big round of applause.
b. Entrance of Colors
Master of Ceremonies:
Ladies and Gentlemen the entrance of the colors. (The Color Guards
enters with the herald of ceremonies carrying the mace. Wait until the guards
and heralds have already reached their proper places before announcing the
next line.)
c. Opening Prayer
Master of Ceremonies:
An opening prayer shall be given to us by Mdwn. Renee Faith Belo. (An
Invocation is given)

Lord, Heavenly Father, Almighty Eternal God, we raise our minds and hearts to
you at the beginning of this Ceremony as we lit this candle that symbolizes the
Spirit of Scouting. (THE OUTFIT ADVISOR 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 Scouters 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 Crew Leaders, who has the responsibilities to lead their Crews, 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 Crew and Outfit 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

d. Philippine National Anthem & Pledge of Allegiance

Master of Ceremonies:
Ladies and gentlemen, the Philippine National Anthem. (Play the national
Anthem her)

e. Pledge of Allegiance
Master of Ceremonies:
Please remain standing ladies and gentlemen for the Pledge of Allegiance to the
Flag to be led by Mdmn. Lawrence Añonuevo. (Recitation of the Pledge of
Allegiance)

f. Opening and Welcome Remarks

 Master of Ceremonies:
And to give us the Opening & Welcome Remarks, please welcome Dr. Milagros S.
Esparrago the Principal of Senior High School Department. (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 Mariners Polytechnic Colleges Foundation of Legazpi
City (Albay) Inc. Being the Senior High School Principal, it is indeed an honor
and pleasure for to welcome you all and officially opens this year’s
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 Mariners
Polytechnic Colleges Foundation of Legazpi City (Albay) Inc and Senior High
School Department, please accept our warmest welcome, congratulations
in advanced, Thank you very much and Mabuhay Kayong Lahat!

Master of Ceremonies: Thank you very much Dr. Esparrago, for such a wonderful
words of welcome and opening our ceremony. We shall now have our Outfit
Investiture Ceremony Proper. Let’s all welcome Troop Leaders and Outfit
Advisers to formally officiate our ceremony.

Part II – Investiture Ceremony Proper

Master of Ceremonies:
The next part of the program is the most awaited part, The Investiture Ceremonies
Proper. May we call on (BSP Representative) to facilitate the ceremonies.
g. PRESENTATION
BSP Rep: Senior Crew Leader brings the candidates forward. (SCL commands the
candidates and bring it at the front of the ceremonial stage.)
SCL: (Command halt to the candidates and render scout salute to the Outfit
Advisor) Sir I present to you (No.of Candidates) who comes with the desire to be
admitted to the Outfit of Senior Scout Sisterhood and Brotherhood and to receive
initiation in your hands.
BSP Rep: Are they worth?
SCL: They are worth for they know there weaknesses and trust not in his own
strength, but seek help of Almighty God and the fellowship of his/her brother and
sister scouts.
BSP Rep:( To candidates)-Are you determined to do your best to lead a clean life,
to be honorable, truthful, and straight in all your dealings, clean in all your
thoughts, words and deeds?
Candidates: I do (Execute Scout Sign and recite in unison)
BSP Rep: Do you understand that by becoming a Senior Scout you are joining a
Brotherhood/Sisterhood in which we ask you to obey our rules and carry out our
motto of humble service for others?
Candidates: I do (Execute Scout Sign and recite in unison)

h. LAVING
BSP Rep: In ancient time, it was the custom of those about to become knights to
be laved with water in token of washing-away of past misdeeds and as a sign that
they are determined to start life fresh with a clean page. Are you willing to give
such a sign here in the presence of all?
Candidates: I am (The SCL will here present a basin of water which the
candidates dip their fingers together and wipes them with the napkin)

i. CANDLE LIGTHTING CEREMONY

Master of Ceremonies:
And now Ladies and Gentlemen the Candle Lighting Ceremony. (The lights of the
hall will be turn off, lights to the herald mace, the scout badge)

(BOY SCOUT INVESTITURE)

BSP Rep: Candidates let us all listen to the voice of the Scout Badge. Scout Badge
speaks.
Voice of the Scout Badge: I represent the important ideals of scouting so scouts
you should know me and wear me proudly in your uniform. The trefoil is inspired
by the fleur de lis based on the design used to indicate North on the mapor
compass. This symbolizes the true direction that scout should be followed and
undertake. It also symbolizes the three duties of a scout duty to God, Country,
Self and Others. The trefoil leaves are colored blue, white, and red-the colors of
the Philippine flag. It symbolizes high political ideals, bravery and purity. The flag
that symbolizes our state that we should fight and die for democracy and
freedom. I call you scouts to emulate them. The three mullet stars in gold
symbolize the ideals of faith, truth and knowledge, the foundations of scout
citizenship. They also signify the three geographical divisions of our country:
Luzon, Visayas and Mindanao. My eight rayed sun in its splendor, stands light,
liberty, and hope. Its eight rays represent the eight provinces who first declared
freedom from Spanish bondage. A perpetual reminder that service as scouts
includes service to our country. The scroll below me with the scout motto is
turned up its end, like the mouth of a smiling scout. A symbolic reminder to us all,
to be generous with our smile whenever or wherever we are. And now that you
know me, wear me proudly in your uniform and show to the people as you go out
into the world, that scouts, are ever ready for service to God, to their country, to
other people and to yourselves.

Scout A: I bring life to the greatest ideals of scouting, Duty to God and Country.
Let all scouts fulfill their obligations to their creator and to their motherland.
(Lights the candle after saying “Duty to God and Country”) (All scouts present
makes the sign of the cross and murmur the phrase: God is great; God is kind
and God is Merciful)
Scout B: I bring life to the next greatest ideals of scouting: Duty to others (light
the second candle) and Duty to self (light the third candle). Let all scouts do their
best in helping others while keeping themselves physically strong, mentally
awake, and morally straight. (All scouts present murmurs the phrase: Do unto
others as what you would wish others do unto you)

BSP Rep: As you stare at the three lighted candles, you will be reminded of the
wonderful and high adventures that are in store for you in scouting. I now call
selected scouts to light the next candles projecting the meaning of the twelve
points of the scout law.
Scout No.1: (Faces the audience, executes scout sign and says the phrase below.
Here mains in the scout sign position until the voice completes the meaning of
the point of the Scout Law. Other scouts after him, follows the same movement
as Scout No.1)

I bring life to the first point of the Scout Law-A Scout is Trustworthy.
Voice: A Scouts honor is to be trusted. If he were to violate his honor by telling a
lie, or by cheating or not by doing exactly a given task, when trusted on his honor,
he may be directed to hand over his scout badge and ceased to be scout.
Scout No.2: I bring life to the second point of the scout law- A Scout is Loyal.
Voice: He is loyal to whom loyalty is due-to his leaders, his home, parents, and
country.
Scout No.3 I bring life to the third point of the scout law-A Scout is Helpful
Voice: A Scout is concerned about other people. He willingly volunteers to help
others without expecting payment or reward.
Scout No.4: I bring life to the fourth point of the scout law-Scout is Friendly.
Voice: He is a friend to all people, young and old alike. He is a brother to all
scouts.
Scout No.5: I bring life to the fifth point of the scout law-A Scout is Courteous.
Voice: He is polite to all, especially to women, children and old people, also to the
weak and helpless. He must not take pay for being helpful or courteous. Scout
No.6: I bring life to the sixth point of the scout law- A Scout is Kind.
Voice: He is a friend to all animals and plants. He will not hurt any living creature
needlessly but will strive to save and protect all harmless living things.
Scout No. 7: I bring life to the seventh point of the scout law-A Scout is Obedient.
Voice: He obeys his parents, scout leaders, crew leaders and other duly
constituted authorities.
Scout No.8: I bring life to the eight point of the scout law-A Scout is Cheerful.
Voice: He smiles whenever he can. His obedience to orders is prompt and cheery.
He never shirks nor grumbles at hardships.
Scout No.9: I bring life to the ninth point of the scout law- A Scout is Thrifty.
Voice: He does not want only destroy property. He works faithfully, wastes
nothing and makes the best use of his opportunities. He saves money so that he
may pay his own way and be generous to those in need. He may work for pay but
not receives any tips for courtesies or good turns.
Scout No.10: I bring life to the tenth point of the scout law-A Scout is Brave.
Voice: He has courage to face danger in spite of fear. He stands up for the right
against the coaxing of friends, jeers, or threats of enemies, defeat does not
discourage him.
Scout No.11: I bring life to the eleventh point of the scout law-A Scout is Clean.
Voice: He keeps his body and thought clean. He stands for clean speech, clean
sports, clean habits, and travels with a clean crowd.
Scout No.12: I bring life to the twelfth point of the Scout law-A Scout is Reverent.
Voice: He is reverent towards God. He is faithful in his religious duties and
respects the convictions of others in matters of custom and religion.
BSP Rep: Young men and women, you have come seeking admission to the scout
movement, a movement which is worldwide in scope and which, to some extent
takes the place of the ancient order of knighthood. You have known how, when a
man wished to become a knight, he has to pass certain tests, as you have done.
Then he had to take an oath that he would be true and loyal to his king and
order. In the same way, we have an oath that you must take. This is a solemn
promise-a promise so big that no young man must ever dare to make unless he
means to keep it to the very best of his ability at all times. You have learned
about the three parts of the scout oath and the twelve points of the scout law.
Now, before you take the oath, I must ask you one question, is anything in the
oath or in the law that you do not understand?

All Scouts in unison: None sir.

BSP Rep: Very Well

RECOMMITMENT TO THE SCOUT OATH AND LAWANDSENIORSCOUT CODE

BSP Rep: “In this ceremony you will be received into this Outfit and in to 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
Outfit is the Scout Law. It is known and followed by millions of Scouts. You will
learn and follow this law, too.
The Senior Crew Leader will now lead the rededication of the Scout Oath &
Law. (The above named scout comes up the stage and commands “Attention”)
(All Senior Scouts comes to attention) (The above named scout commands
“Scout Sign” and all scouts follow.) (The above scout commands: The Scout
Oath and Law, follow after me”)

On my Honor, I will do my best, to do my duty to God and my Country, The

Republic of the Philippines; and to obey the scout law; to help other people at all
times; to keep myself physically strong, mentally awake and morally straight. The
Scout is Trustworthy, Loyal, Helpful, Friendly, Courteous, Kind, Obedient,
Cheerful, Thrifty, Brave, Clean, and Reverent. Outfit Advisor: “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.

Now, I shall call your Senior Crew Leader to lead the recitation of the Senior Scout
Code.

Senior Crew Leader: To all our newly invested Senior Scouts, please raise your
right hand in Scout Sign and repeat after me:

SENIOR SCOUT CODE

As a Senior Scout:
I will live the Scout Oath and Law, the Scout Motto, and the Senior Scout Slogan; I
will be familiar with the Constitution of the Republic of the Philippines, especially
my rights and obligations as a Filipino citizen;
I will share in the responsibilities of my home, school, church, neighborhood,
community, and country;
I will deal fairly and kindly with my fellowmen in the spirit of the Scout Law;
I will work to preserve our Filipino heritage, aware that the privileges we enjoy
were won by hard work, sacrifice, clear thinking, and faith of our forefathers;
I will do everything in my power to pass on a better Philippines to the next
generation.

Senior Crew Leader: Very well, with that, I’m with you in this endeavour. Ishall
now call our Outfit Scribe for the commitment to the Scout Motto.

Outfit Scribe:
 As previously mentioned in the part of the Scout Badge is the Scout Motto,
which is “Laging Handa” or “Be Prepared”. The motto reminds a Scout of the
meaning and purpose of his membership and the training he gets from Scouting.
A Scout is being prepared and trained for responsible citizenship and servant
leadership. As he requires the necessary knowledge and skills in Scouting, his
mind is conditioned and he is able to offer the same knowledge and skills not
only for himself but in the service of others. Scouting therefore, is a preparation
and readiness to serve others, hence our Scout Motto “Laging Handa.” Do you
accept this motto as your own and promise to live with it in your daily lives?
Participants: “I do.”
Outfit Scribe: I am glad and happy to hear your commitment to our Scout Motto.
Now, I shall now call our Outfit Quartermaster for the presentation of the Senior
Scout Slogan.

Outfit Quartermaster: The Senior Scout Slogan is “Once a Scout always a Scout”.
In the case maybe, our Slogan will be simple reminder for all us, even though we
ceased to be a fine young men - in this little world, we will always be a Scout not
only in uniform but more so in thoughts, words and deeds. Do subscribe in our
Senior Scout Slogan? Participants: “We do!” Outfit Quartermaster: Very well
then, I am one with you, this slogan–Once a Scout always a Scout, may we always
be.

I shall now call our Outfit Treasurer for the commencement of the Scout Salute
and the Scout Sign.

Outfit Treasurer: My fellow Scouts, before us are the Philippine Flag and the BSP
Flag, and as sign of respect, let us execute the Scout Sign. The Scout Sign is made
with the right hand palm forward with forefinger, middle and ring pointed
upward, the thumb folded over the little finger. The forearm forms a right angle
with the upper arm which is horizontally in line with the shoulder. The three
fingers pointing upward indicate the three components of the Scout trefoil. They
also signify that a Scout reaches upward to bigger and nobler Ideals. The thumb
and little finger joined together represent the unity of the Scouting Movement
and symbolize the bond of brotherhood of all Scouts all over the world. The Scout
Sign is used by Scouts when he makes a solemn pledge, while reciting the Scout
Oath and Law, as well as the Panunumpa sa Watawat. It is also used as a greeting
or recognition sign among Scouts and Scouts all over the World. Ready front!
Fellow Scouts, Scout Salute! The Scout salute is made with the right hand in the
Scout sign. The hand is brought up smartly (taking the shortest distance) with the
forefinger touching the edge of the right eyebrow. If wearing a brimmed capor
hat, the forefinger must touch the brim slightly to side of the right eye. When in
uniform, the salute is rendered as a sign of respect to the flag and the National
Anthem. It is also used between Scouts and Scouters as a sign of courtesy and
respect. We shall now have the presentation of the Senior Scout Medallion to
lead by our Senior Crew Leader

Senior Crew Leader: Fellow Scouts, before you is the symbolic presentation of our
Senior Scout Medallion.

SENIOR SCOUT MEDALLION / EMBLEM

It represents all that Senior Scouting stands for. The red double S letter embossed
in a field of gold and represented as a winding road leading to the distant horizon
symbolizes the exciting outdoor trails of life which a Senior Scout must take in
adventure filled journey to good citizenship. The golden field upon which the
double letter S is lain symbolizes those golden values that every Senior Scout
must strive to possess as he goes through life. The trefoil on the emblem reminds
him that, as a Senior Scout, he belongs to a world-wide brotherhood of young
people committed to a life of selfless service to God, Country and Fellowmen. The
double S also represents the three (3) sections of the Senior Scout programs
namely the Land, Sea and Air Scouting. It symbolizes the pathways traveled 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 go into an adventurous
voyage along the coast. So, too, does it symbolizes the flight curvature of
spaceships hurling into infinity as Air Scouts set their sights on a highly
challenging odyssey into the future. The double S is represented in the red for the
courageous spirit that Senior Scouts must exemplify on their joyful journey to a
better life.

I shall now call our Outfit Advisor to lead the presentation of the Scout
Neckerchief and the Wooden Carabao Slide before our acceptance and donning
ceremony.
BSP Rep: My fellow Scouts, before you is the Scout Neckerchief and the Carabao
Slide, allow me to present to you its symbolism before the donning ceremony.
Our Neckerchief represents as the identity and basic uniform of a Scout…The
Universality of the Scout Movement Serves as many practical purposes such as
Bandage and tourniquet, Signal Flags during emergencies, In absence of ropes,
may also be joined together to be used as one and Protects the head from the
heat of the sun. The Wooden Carabao Head as Slide… The symbol of hard work,
humility, perseverance and strength… An animal of burden which is so valuable,
an asset to the Filipino farmer. It Exemplifies kindness, friendliness, hospitality,
patience and persistence which are held highly by every Filipino and Our national
animal –that possesses “good character”, which also render selfless service to all.

(GIRLS SCOUT INVESTITURE)

Master of Ceremonies:
We will now proceed to the investing ceremony of the Girl Scout
candidates. May we call on the troop leader Ms. April M. Madridano to lead the
girls in candle lighting?

(Leader lights the the candle while saying:) “This is the Spirit of Girl Scouting
which lights all the corners of the earth. With the spirit in your hearts, what did
you try to be?”

(Bridging girls reply while each light her candle, and says one part) “…
trustworthy, loyal, helpful, a friend to alland a sister to every Girl Scout,
courteous, respectful of living things, disciplined, self-reliant, thrifty, clean in
thought, word and deed.”

Leader: What was the promise you made as Girl Scout?

(Girls repeat the promise, and leader lights the promise candle)

Leader: “The time has come for you to leave the horseshoe and travel – taking
your promise to wider lands! Growing up is not an easy task. As you step
cheerfully out on the road of womanhood, may your eyes be opened to the
needs of those around you. May your understanding and compassion be greater
because of what you see. Go now, look wider, and good luck.”
 “Before you go, I would like to ask you, WHO ARE YOU, AND WHERE DO YOU
WISH TO GO?” (We are cadet girls who wish to take our Promise into a wide
world.”

“Then come and we will go together.”

j. DONNING OF THE NECKERCHIEF

Master of Ceremonies:
May we request (BSP Rep 2) to assist us in pinning and all parents and
guardians to don the neckerchiefs of their sons as symbol of acceptance in the
Scout Movement.
“And now for the official acceptance, let us all welcome our VPA (Sir Con).

The VPA: “By the authority vested in me by the Boy Scouts of the Philippines,
Legazpi City Council, and as the Institutional Head of the Mariners’ Polytechnic
Colleges Foundation of Legazpi City (Albay) Inc. I now officially declare you as full
fledge member of Boy Scout and Girl Scout of the Philippines. 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 Outfit! Best Scouting Wishes and Thank You very much! (Play the
song “On My Honor”)

k. PRESENTATION OF THE INSTITUTIONAL CHARTER

Master of Ceremonies:
And now to completely fulfil your membership, we shall now have the
Presentation of the Institutional Charter by our Council Scout
Executive.

The Council Scout Executive: Before I formally present this Charter, allow
me to express my sincerest thanks to your Outfit Advisor, your Institutional
Head and Representative, Outfit Committee Chairman and Members and
most especially to your parents and guardians for giving you this opportunity
to join this noble movement. Once, again please accept my deepest gratitude
and commendation for a job well done, making scouting possible for boys and
prepare our youth for responsible citizenship and servant leadership. I shall
now read the contents of this Institutional Charter certifying your full pledge
membership.
 The Council Scout Executive reads the content of the Institutional Charter and
presents it to the Institutional Head.

Congratulations to everyone and Best Scouting Wishes!

l. INTRODUCTION AND MESSAGE OF THE Institutional Head/VPA

Master of Ceremonies:
Congratulations to everyone! Now, it’s time for us to reaffirm the values
that we commit to fulfill.

And now let us hear the message of our Dear President/VPA.

The Institutional Head/VPA 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 fulfil 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 KayongLahat, Congratulations and Thank you very much!

m. Closing Remarks
Master of Ceremonies:
And now to give the Closing Remarks may we call on Mr. Romel Arquero.

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 Scouter will help you to do it. Again,
congratulations and happy Scouting.

n. Closing Prayer

Master of Ceremonies:

May we call on Mdmn. Xedryc Mirabueno to lead 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 Outfit 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.

o. Exit of Colors
Master of Ceremonies: Ladies and Gentlemen the Exit of Color

p. SCOUT BENEDICTION
Master of Ceremonies: Dr. Esparrago to lead the Scout Benediction.