INVESTITURE CEREMONY FOR SENIOR SCOUTS
A. Introduction
Emcee: Great and wonderful morning to all gathered here. “Leaders are the role models who inspire the
followers and motivate them to reach the target of success (Name of the School) has been always inspired
by the vision of its founder that every child that comes to this temple of learning must be person filled with
knowledge, fear of God, respect to the elders, respecting the rules and regulations of this education portal, love
and reverence to parents and love for the nation. The students are the torch – bearers of tomorrow. Therefore,
nurturing them and fostering in them a sense of self-respect, self-discipline, the capacity to enjoy life as
independent, self – motivated adults and the willingness to care for others are extremely pertinent.
B. Entrance and Color Ceremony
Emcee: In this solemn ceremony the new perfect body of leaders swearing in will be a gracious moment for the
gathering to witness the emerging leader. This is definitely one of the most significant events for our school and
also a defining moment in student leader lives too. This is inaugurated by a promise of a brighter future as the
new prefects get ready to be invested. Dear parents, teachers, fellow students, we welcome you to witness this
first and great event of investiture ceremony of our school during this start of this academic year 20__-20__
along with our distinguished chief guest (Name of the Guest), our dedicated institutional head (Name of the
Principal or OIC) and other members of this school family.
1. PROCESSIONAL
Emcee: A Pleasant day to one and all gathered here. It is our honor and privilege to (Name of the Guest) as our
special chief guest and our beloved institutional head (Name of the Principal or OIC) with us on this
memorable day to the investiture ceremony 20__, unbounded joy is in the Lord’s presence. At his right hand is
our life’s delightful essence. We would like to offer this moment to the God Most Almighty through a prayer to
be led by (Name of the scout who will lead the prayer). Everybody kindly stand up.
Dear God Almighty creator of all things on earth. We thank you for this day and for this hour. We thank
you for your love, care and guidance. This day is being made a special one for all of us, as we take great
responsibility of leadership. We thank you for the leadership qualities in us, which make us leaders to our life
first and being chosen to lead the rest. We promise that we are willing to be good leaders, please feed us God
with your wisdom and your understanding for our good and the good of all us us server. Lead us to be people of
commitment to our duties, faithful to our responsibilities. Give us wisdom to understand and co-operate with
our teachers, friends and do all our duties in a responsible way. At this hour dear God we are willing to be
blessed by you and be a blessing to others. Thank you God for guiding every step we take. Amen
Emcee: It is our pride to honor our national flag, which stands as a symbol of unifying force of all Filipinos,
irrespective of cast, color and creed. It is the pride of every Filipinos. As the flag fly high, let us lift our hearts
with love for our mother nation, promising her that we love her and we are the children of one mother called
Philippines. Let us sing our National Anthem – Lupang Hinirang
LUPANG HINIRANG
2. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
Emcee: As Scouts, we have special feelings about the flag. We know what it means. We learned to take care of
it. We love and honor the nation it represents. I ask you to face and pledge your allegiance to it. For the
recitation of Panunumpa ng Katapatan sa Watawat ng Pilipinas may I call on by (Name of the scout who will
lead the Panunumpa ng Katapatan sa Watawat ng Pilipinas)
Scout: Sabay –sabay nating bigkasin ang panunumpa ng Katapatan sa Watawat ng Pilipinas,
Ako ay Pilipino buong katapatan nanunumpa sa watawat ng Pilipinas at sa bansang kanyang sinasagisag na
may dangal, katarungan, at kalayaan. na pinakikilos ng sambayanang maka-Diyos, Makatao, Makakalikasan,
at Makabansa. (Execute scout sign while reciting the pledge of allegiance)
C. WELCOME ADDRESS
Emcee: A loving word of hearty welcome from the heart is the sweetest of all things in life. A smile that
radiates love to all the people around makes everyone happy, when hearts are free from gloom, no wonder
smiles are in full bloom. With hearts full of love and happiness we would like to garland you with sweet loving
words of welcome.
May I now call (Name of the Principal or OIC) our Institutional Head to welcome everybody in this
ceremony.
Institutional Head deliver her speech.
Emcee: Every path, though rugged become easier to tread with the proper dose of motivation. (Name of the
Guest) will give us his/her inspirational message.
Inspirational Message
D. CEREMONY PROPER
1. CANDLE LIGHTING
Emcee: We are gathered here to welcome to the scouting movement the new members of the outfit. To start
with, the principal candle will be lighted….To do the honor, let us request (Name of the Principal or OIC).
Institutional Head: (Light the principal candle) Having fulfilled the requirements, you are now ready to
be invested into this outfit and into the worldwide brotherhood of Scouting as a Scout. Before you stand a single
lighted candle, it represents the spirit of Scouting. As a Scout you will learn and experience more of the
Scouting spirit day by day.
THE SCOUT OATH
Emcee: Scouts all over the world live by a code – the scout oath. This scout oath describes the three duties that
every scout embraces 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 (Name of the ISC) the Institutional Scouting Coordinator,
(Name of the OA) the Outfit Advisor and (Name of the AOA) the Assistant Outfit Advisor.
Institutional Scouting Coordinator: His DUTY TO GOD and COUNTRY (lights the white candle) Our
nation was founded in the belief and reverence to God, and a scout stands by this by also showing his reverence
to God, as well as respecting the beliefs of others. He remembers that his creator is the one that has allowed him
to have the things he has, and he gives thanks for the things in life he is given. He is loyal to his country. He
respects the intentionally laid footsteps of his nation's forefathers, and is diligent to honor the freedoms that
were given to him. Thusly a scout will do his part to help his country when and where he can.
Outfit Advisor: His DUTY TO OTHER PEOPLE (lights the blue candle) A scout is not selfish. He knows to
help make the world a better place, he must show kindness and compassion even when no one else will. He will
put the needs of others above his own, and will suffer sacrifice for the betterment of his peers and for all
mankind. It warm our hearts to see people helping one another, and it's good to know that Scouts are still
promoting this morality in its youth.
Assistant Outfit Coordinator: His DUTY TO HIMSELF (lights the red candle) A scout must be active. He
must be physically able to face any obstacle they are challenged with. He should be alert of his surroundings at
all times and should not allow himself to be influenced by anything that will compromise his wit. He needs to
learn respect, manners and fairness. He needs to differentiate between right and wrong and hold his ground
when the bad outweighs the good. He needs to show self-discipline even in the face of adversity he should
know how to properly handle himself and his problems in a given situation and not let things get to him when
he feels he is at the end of his rope.
2. CLOTHING OF NECKERCHIEF
Emcee: 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 our young boys
to this noble cause through the ceremonial clothing of neckerchief to the boys.
The sponsor will don the neckerchief to the scout candidates in the stage one by one or by batch
Emcee: With those neckerchiefs we welcome you to the scouting movement. May you always remain true to
the ideals of scouting.
3. INVESTITURE OF SENIOR SCOUTS
Emcee: May we call (Name of the ISC) the Institutional Scouting Coordinator of the Senior Scouts for the
presentation of the candidates for investiture.
Institutional Scouting Coordinator: Fellow scouts and scouters, here are the (Number of Candidates)
candidates for investiture. (To the senior scouts) you have presented yourself before this outfit and asked to be
made scouts. Is this your wish now?
Candidates: Yes, Sir!
BSP Representative:: Senior Scouts Candidates, you have shown a desire to become a member of Outfit No.
___ by filling out an application, complying with the membership requirements and by attending all our
meetings and activities. After we got to know each other, you were elected to membership by the outfit. As we
lighted the big candle let us now commit ourselves in the Senior Scout Program as we lighted three candles.
First Crew Leader: (Lights on the candle with double letter S symbol) Before you is the double letter S
represented as winding road that leads to the distant horizon. This symbolizes the exciting outdoors trails of life
which a Senior Scout must take an adventure filled journey to good citizenship.
Second Crew Leader: (Lights on the candle with trefoil symbol) Before you is the trefoil. This will remind you
that as a Senior Scout, you belong to a worldwide brotherhood of young people committed to strive and live a
life of selfless service to God, Country and Fellowmen.
Third Crew Leader: (Lights on the candle with Golden Field symbol) Before you is a filed of gold on which
the double letter S and the trefoil is embossed. This symbolizes those golden values that every Senior Scout
must strive to possess as he goes through life.
BSP Representative: (Lights on the candle with Golden Field symbol) Now lighted before you is the senior
scout medallion. This medallion represents everything that Senior Scouting stands for. Are you committed to
uphold the noble virtues and traditions of Senior Scouting?
Candidates: Yes, we are!
BSP Representative: Scouts live by a promise, it is the Scout Oath. The Scout Oath describes the three duties
that every scout must accept. His duty to God and Country, his duty to other people, and his duty to himself. I
want you to make this promise publicly. For the recitation of the Scout Oath may I call on (Name of the scout
who will lead the Scout Oath).
Assigned Candidates: Let us recite the Scout Oath in unison. (Execute Scout Sign)
The Scout Oath
On My Honor I will do my best; To do my duty to love 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
BSP Representative: You have heard the words of the Scout Oath. Do you accept the three duties it deserves
and do you pledge yourself to learn or follow the Scout Oath?
Candidates: Yes, we are!
Institutional Scouting Coordinator: Very well, I ask you then, as a sign of your commitment recite the Scout
Law in Unison and listen closely for I will soon ask you whether you accept this law as your own. For the
recitation of the Scout Law may I call on (Name of the scout who will lead the Scout Law).
Assigned Candidates: In unison let us recite the Scout Law and listen carefully to its meanings, Scout Sign.
A SCOUT IS ……
TRUSTWORTHY - A scout tells the truth. He keeps his promises. Honesty is a part of his code of conduct.
People can always depend on him.
LOYAL - A scout is true to his family, friends, scout leaders, school, nation and world community.
HELPFUL - A scout is concerned about other people. He willingly volunteers to help others without expecting
payment or rewards.
FRIENDLY - A scout is a friend to all. He is brother to all scouts. He seeks to understand others. He respects
ideas and customs different from his own.
COURTEOUS - A scout is polite to everyone regardless of age and position. He knows that good manners
make it easier for people to get along well together
KIND - A scout understands there is strength in being gentle. He treats others the way he wishes to be treated.
He does not harm nor kill creatures needlessly and strives to save and protect life at all cost.
OBEDIENT - A scout follows the rules of his family, school and outfit. He obeys the laws of his community
and country. If he thinks these laws are unfair, he tries to have them changed in an orderly manner rather than
disobey them.
CHEERFUL - A scout looks at the brighter side of life. He cheerfully accomplishes tasks that come his way. He
tries to make others happy.
THRIFTY - A scout works his way to help others. He saves for the future. He protects and conserves natural
resources. He carefully uses his time and property.
BRAVE - A scout can face danger even if he is afraid. He has the courage to stand for what he believes is right
even if others laugh at him or threaten him.
CLEAN - A scout keeps his body and mind fit and clean. He helps keep his home and community in order.
REVERENT - A scout is faithful in his religious duties. He respects the beliefs of others.
BSP Representative: You have heard the twelve points of the scout law. Do you accept this law as a scout and
do you promise to do your best and live by this law?
Candidates: Yes, we are!
BSP Representative: Candidates, the Senior Scout Medallion and the Outfit Flag combined is symbolic of the
noble traditions and honor of this outfit as expressed in the Senior Scout Code. Are you prepared to all times
uphold these traditions and stand to keep the outfit honor shining bright?
Candidates: Yes, we are!
BSP Representative: Well then, I ask you now to recite your Senior Scout Code. For the recitation of the
Senior Scout Code may I call on (Name of the scout who will lead the Senior Scout Code).
Candidates: In unison let us recite our Senior Scout Code (Execute Scout Sign)
Senior Scout Code
As a Senior Scout, I will live by the Scout Oath and Law and the Senior Scout motto and slogan.
I will be familiar with the Constitution of the Philippines especially my rights and obligations as a Filipino
citizen.
I will share in my responsibilities to 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 I enjoy were won by hard work, sacrifice,
clear thinking and faith of our forefathers.
I will do everything in my power to pass a better Philippines to the next generation.
BSP Representative: Now that the candles are lighted you will be expected to live by the Scout Oath and Law
and the Senior Scout Code as in the promise you have given in earning this rank. We expect you to uphold the
ideals and program of our outfit. You will be expected to keep good attendance at all Scout meetings, campouts
and events. And most of all you will continue its light by being a living example of scouting ideals in your
daily life.
4. INSTALLATION CEREMONY and INDUCTION OF OFFICERS
Emcee: Once again, allow me to express my sincerest thanks and gratitude to all your parents and guardians for
allowing you join the noble cause of the Scout Movement. Now, let us all welcome back our Institutional Head
to lead the Installation Ceremony.
Institutional Head: As mandated in our Institutional Charter, We shall now have our Outfit Installation
Ceremony, Crew Leaders, kindly organize your members surrounding our Outfit Flag. Put your left hand at the
shoulders of the Scout in front of you and execute a Scout Sign and repeat after me.
I, (state your name) of Unit No. _______ of (Name of School), having been admitted as bona fide member of
the Boy Scouts of the Philippines, Central Luzon Region, Pampanga Council. And do hereby solemnly swear,
to uphold the highest ideals of the Scout Oath and Law; and obey the Constitution and By-Laws of the Boy
Scouts of the Philippines as stipulated in our Institutional Charter.
I promise to render selfless service to my home, school, church, neighbourhood, community and country and be
at its disposal anytime. I promise to do my best, to be worthy of the office of (Position), for the sake of my
fellow Scouts in my crew, my outfit and the world brotherhood of Scouting. So help me God.
Institutional Head: You may now extend your SCOUTS’ LEFT HANDSHAKE to your fellow Scouts as sign
of brotherhood and acceptance. Scouts all over the world use the Scout Handshake. Scouts everywhere greet
each other with a warm left handshake. Using it makes one feel that he belongs to the world brotherhood of
Scouting and that he is one among the millions of Scout in various parts of the world dedicated to the same
ideal of service.
E. THE CLOSING REMARKS
Emcee: 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.
Emcee: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 Scoutmaster will help you to do it. Again,
congratulations and happy Scouting.
F. THE CLOSING PRAYER
Emcee: For the closing prayer may I call on (Name of Scout who will lead the prayer)
Assigned Scout:
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.
XIV. THE EXIT OF COLORS
Emcee: Ladies and Gentlemen the exit of colours.
XV. THE SCOUT BENEDICTION
Scout Sign Post! “May the Great Scout Master, of all True Scouts, Be with us, till we meet again”
Equipment:
Philippine flag with stand
Institutional flag with stand
Crew flags with pole
Table decorated with clothing
1 big candle (Principal candle)
1 medium size white candle (Duty to God and Country)
1 medium size blue candle (Duty to Other People)
1 medium size red candle (Duty to Self)
1 small size white candle with Double letter S symbol
1 small size white candle with Trefoil symbol
1 small size white candle with Golden field symbol
1 small size white candle with SS emblem/medallion
Matches/Lighter
Notes:
Scouts are arranged in U formation, parallel formation can also be utilized if the venue is not spacious
enough
The Principal Candle should be place in the highest position among the entire investiture candle
Kindly arranged the 3 medium size candle this way:
Double letter S
Trefoil
Golden Field
SS Medallion/Emblem
