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My beliefs

Protestant (Christianity division)
I am a Protestant, which is one of the three major branches of Christianity. As a protestant, we believe in the Holy trinity, being the Lord, God, and Holy Spirit, but unlike other Christianity divisions, we do not pray to Saints or mother Mary or conduct certain religious activities such as Mass or confession. We attend service every weekend, where we have a pastor preach to us about the word of God and partake in certain elements.

Protestant elements:

-Holy Communion

-Baptism
-Praise and worship
-Prayer/Holy Spirit intercession

I promise to act:
The Scout promise and law has guided me to strive for improvement in my life and through how I talk to others. In accordance with the first line of the Scout Promise (On my honour, I promise to do my best),I give my all when serving others and in my studies and life. With zeal and courage, I try to do everything I am tasked to the best of my abilities, giving my all and going beyond the call of duty when needed to finish my work well. Before I joined scouting, I was someone who often lied and cheated my way out of trouble, but after I learned the importance of the Scout Law (A scout is to be trusted, a scout is loyal), I ensure that whatever I have promised is done, not compromising on what I have said regardless of how difficult or challenging the task may be. This has helped me to strive for perfection in my goals and promises, as well as ensure that I remain faithful and honest to the people around me in my life.

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My religion is Buddhism and Taoism
Buddhism. Being a buddist has been a rather interesting way of learning dharma.
Every week during the weekend, I would often visit the buddist temple near my place. Buddha teaches us that human life is one of suffering, and that meditation, spiritual and physical labor, and good behavior are the ways to achieve enlightenment. The triple gems is another of Buddha's teaching.

My practices:

Like I said, I always volunteer myself at the temple, So sometimes after school, I have to help with chanting and logistics.

For taoism, I believe in taoism as it is the god that I usually pray to at home. Lighting up 3 joysticks and then offering it to the god by placing the joysticks into the pot.

I promise to act:
Every CCA scouts session, We had to build the flag pole, which led us to working together so that we could finish the flag pole on time.
Also, during flag break, We will say the scouts promise and law.

The scouts promise
The Promise is a simple way to help young people and adults celebrate their shared Scout values.

The scouts law
Adult and youth members express Scouts' Values within the seven Scout laws:
1. A Scout is to be trusted.
2. A Scout is loyal.
3. A Scout is friendly and considerate.
4. A Scout belongs to the worldwide family of Scouts.
5. A Scout has courage in all difficulties.
6. A Scout makes good use of time and is careful of possessions and property.
7. A Scout has self-respect and respect for others

And finally I promise that I will express the scouts promise and law.

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My beliefs :

Catholicism:
I belive in jesus christ, God and in the Holy trinity which is the Father(God), Son(jesus Christ) and the Holy spirit, and that God is the one that made all things come to life in the bible in the book of genisis chapter 1 verse 1 says 'In the beginning God created the Heavens and the earth. Now the earth was formless and empty, darkness was all over the surface of deep and the spirit of god was hovering over the waters.' This was when God took 7 days to create the universe from galaxies,heavens,animals,and humans. Without him evreything would cease to exits. We altough can't see God but my faith towards him is true. in my religion there is a lot to belive in.For example the liturgical calender which contain important days in our faith.There are colours in Catholicism like white,red, green and are for different times in the calender.And we are very different from the english calendar.

Advent:The start of a new beginning and is the time of Jesus christ being born, in simple terms advent is christmas. It consits of special days like christmas.
colour-purple(symbolizes sorrow,suffering)

Easter: which comemarate the death and also celebrtes his rising from the dead and accension to heaven. days like easter sunday and easter saturday and Holy thursday
are in the color as those are the days in which we celebrate jesus's acenssion to heaven. and the other days like palm sunday and good friday are sad days as these are the mourning day on jesus death.
colour-white symbolizing (Purity and clean )
colour-red symbolizing (blood)
The rest of the days are ordinary time is just normal like masses and not much impotant events.
colour-green symbolizing(nature as hope or life)

My practices:
Going to Mass on sundays as on sunday it is a obligation to attend mass if not it will be a sin to not attend. Despite going to mass I am a alter server in  my church the church of st micheals, and so I am called to serve every sunday deterimine on a duty roster a alter server is some one that assists the priest dung the mass, not only that i also go to cathecism class to learn more about our God, and our saviour Jesus christ. And his journeys when he was preaching the word of God, and also learning more about the  word of God in which is the all recorded in the bible, and so time to time I read the bible and make prayers when I have time just to thank God for the day and what he has given to me like a family, a roof over my head and food on the table.

I promise to Act:
The scout promise and law teaches me to always do the best in everything I do both in life and in studies it inspires me to give my 100% in everthing I do if i play, play sleep, sleep, and eat like it's your last meal, that's my take on "I promise to do my best"
"a scout is to be honest" this inspires me by always staying true in whatever I say and own up for my mistakes as then people will know that I can be trusted and that i can trust them also.

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My Beliefs

As a free thinker, I will be doing my own research on the Catholic religion and explain what they practice and what they believe.

Catholicism is a Christian religion which was a reformation of the Jewish faith, it follows the teachings and sayings of Jesus Christ.
“ Catholic “ means “ embracing “ & “ universal “. It began being used in the 1st century by the bishop and martyr Ignatius of Antioch, which referred to the early Christian church.

The Catholics have many different beliefs, for example, since the Catholics are a monotheistic religion, they strongly believe that they have only one supreme being, which is the God. The God has three different aspects known as the Trinity. They believe that the God is watching over them and guiding them through their lives from above, and the God is generally referred to as almighty, eternal, immeasurable, incomprehensible, and has infinite understanding, will, and perfection.

My Practices
The Catholics have a few different practices, one of them being that they must visit the church every Sunday. They also have practices through their sacraments, which includes Baptism, Confessions, and other outward signs of God’s grace.

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I Promise To Act

The Scout Promise and Law does give a big inspiration and encouragement to our daily lives. In the Scout Promise, it lets us promise ourselves that we will do our best and do our duty to God and our nation. This allows us to try our best in what we are doing everyday so that we can serve our nation and God at our best. The Scout Law encourages us to show many different good behaviours, such as being trustable, loyal, socially interactive and disciplined. This will allow us to do our best in our daily lives to improve as a person, which can help us through our religious practices and beliefs too.

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My religion is Buddhism&Taoism but I will talk more about Buddhism. In Buddhism, the Buddha taught the middle way, a path of spiritual development that avoids both extreme asceticism and hedonism It aims at liberation from attachment or clinging to that which is impermanent, incapable of satisfying, and without a lasting essence. A summary of this path is expressed in the Noble Eightfold Path, a training of the mind through observance of Buddhist ethics and meditation, with the intention of ending the cycle of death and rebirth. Other widely observed practices include monasticism; "taking refuge" in the Buddha, the dharma, and the saṅgha; and the cultivation of perfections.

The cycle of Rebirth.
the cycle of rebirth refers to the theory that after one's passing if one was not inherently evil or lustful one would continue the cycle of rebirth and rebirth into a human or animal based on one's achievements and actions in one's past life but if one is indeed evil and or lustful one would be rebirth into pests (varying based on one's karma) or from Taoism, one would be tortured. its intensity would be based on one's karma.
Karma
Karma is the theory that states what you sow is what you reap. One's life is ever-changing based on one's actions.

I Promise to Act
The scout promise and law are like a light in a dark world, it guides me through my daily life to put in my best effort in everything I do based on my duty to God and the Republic of Singapore. It also helps me make and maintain Harmonious Relations, this especially helps me as personally I am not a very sociable person, it gives me the courage to socialize every day and treat everyone with respect and patience even if I may not know them personally. I think that the Scout Promise and Law have guided me a lot through my life so far.

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My Beliefs:

Catholicism

Catholicism is a Christian religion and the largest denomination of the Catholic Church, which is headed by the Pope as the Bishop of Rome. Catholicism is based on the belief in the Holy Trinity and the life, teachings, death, and resurrection of Jesus Christ as recorded in the New Testament of the Bible.

Catholicism is practiced through religious sacraments, such as Baptism, Confirmation, Holy Communion, Confession, Anointing of the Sick, Matrimony, and Holy Orders, which are considered to be outward signs of God's grace. Additionally, Catholics participate in liturgical worship, such as the Mass, and observe holy days and seasons, such as Advent, Christmas, Lent, and Easter. Catholicism also emphasizes the importance of prayer, charity, and good works, and encourages devotion to Mary, the Mother of Jesus, and the saints.

In terms of morality and ethics, Catholicism is guided by the Ten Commandments, the Beatitudes, and the teachings of Jesus, as well as Church doctrine and tradition. Catholics are expected to live a life of faith, love, and service, following the example of Jesus, and to seek to grow in their relationship with God through prayer, the sacraments, and acts of charity and kindness.

I promise to Act:
The Scout Promise and law has a strong connection with Catholicism. It plays a significant role in inspiring and guiding Catholic Scouts such as myself in our daily lives. The Scout Promise and Law align closely with the values and teachings of Catholicism, emphasising the importance of service, honesty, respect, and responsibility in relation to the promise ‘To do my duty to god and to the republic of Singapore’. This shows involvement in making a commitment to serve God and one's country and to help other people at all times, aligns well with Catholic teachings on love, compassion, and the importance of putting others before oneself. This promise also reinforces the Catholic belief in the dignity of all human life and the importance of working towards the common good.

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My Beliefs:
Catholicism
I believe in the Holy Spirit and in the Spirit’s powerful presence in the Church today.  The Spirit, given by Jesus to the Church at Pentecost, enables the Lord to continue to be present with us today and to continue his saving mission.  The Spirit imparts wisdom and knowledge to us and gives us our various spiritual gifts, which are found in the Bible.  We are called to recognize and share these gifts with the community.  The Spirit helps us to continue to develop our faith and to grow in our relationship with God.

I promise to act:
I worship and praise God by living a sacramental life.  We recognize the need for forgiveness and see the sacrament of reconciliation as a means to receive this great gift of forgiveness.  We recognize that our sin harms the community in some way and the sacramental gift of reconciliation helps heal our relationships with others, the community, and God.  We also encounter the real presence of Jesus Christ in the Eucharist and are nourished and fed by the Eucharist on a weekly basis.  The Eucharist binds us together as a community and with God.  We believe that the Eucharist is not merely a sign or symbol of Jesus, but rather the real body and blood of Christ.  We are open to receiving this real presence and to becoming the body of Christ in the world.

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My Beliefs:
Christianity

Christianity is an Abrahamic, monotheistic religion based on the life and teachings of Jesus of Nazareth. It is the world's largest religion, with about 2.5 billion followers. Its adherents, known as Christians, make up a majority of the population in 157 countries and territories and believe that Jesus is the Christ, whose coming as the Messiah was prophesied in the Hebrew Bible (called the Old Testament in Christianity) and chronicled in the New Testament.

Practises

Depending on the specific denomination of Christianity, practices may include baptism, the Eucharist (Holy Communion or the Lord's Supper), prayer (including the Lord's Prayer), confession, confirmation, burial rites, marriage rites and the religious education of children.

In addition, Christians go to church on Sunday instead of any other day during the week because Jesus' resurrection occurred on Sunday. The resurrection of Jesus Christ on Sunday is also known as the Lord's Day. Therefore, Christians celebrate the day of Christ's resurrection by praying and worshipping at Sunday services.

Religious Festivals
Easter Sunday (9 April 2023)

Easter is celebrated by Christians as a joyous holiday because it represents the fulfillment of the prophecies of the Old Testament and the revelation of God's salvific plan for all of humankind. In commemorating the Resurrection of Jesus, Easter also celebrates the defeat of death and the hope of salvation. Many Christians worldwide celebrate Easter with special church services, music, candlelight, flowers, and the ringing of church bells. In the UK people give each other chocolate Easter eggs and Easter bunnies, with Easter egg hunts taking place in back gardens all over the country.

Good Friday (7 April 2023)

Good Friday is a Christian holiday commemorating the crucifixion of Jesus and his death at Calvary. It is observed during Holy Week as part of the Paschal Triduum. It is also known as Holy Friday, Great Friday, Great and Holy Friday (also Holy and Great Friday), and Black Friday.

Christmas (25 December)

Christmas is an annual festival commemorating the birth of Jesus Christ, observed primarily on December 25 as a religious and cultural celebration among billions of people around the world. A feast central to the Christian liturgical year, it is preceded by the season of Advent or the Nativity Fast and initiates the season of Christmastide, which historically in the West lasts twelve days and culminates on the Twelfth Night. Christmas Day is a public holiday in many countries, is celebrated religiously by a majority of Christians, as well as culturally by many non-Christians, and forms an integral part of the holiday season organized around it. People exchange gifts and set up Christmas trees which would be decorated with lights and bells and other ornaments.

I Promise to Act:
The Scout Promise and Law has inspired and guided me throughout my daily life.
"On my Honour, I promise that I will do my best" which means that in everything that I do, I will do it to the fullest extent of my ability.
"To help other people and to keep the Scout Law", this line in the Scout Promise made me take the initiative to help out others who are in need by volunteering or simply teaching my schoolmates when they need help and also help my parents by just helping out to do household chores to relieve their burden.
The Scout Law shows me the values such as being trustworthy, loyal, friendly, and disciplined, setting a good example to my peers and juniors, and also facing any problems that I occur.
Hence the Scout Promise and Law has guide me into becoming a better person.

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My Beliefs
Catholic
I believe in God and Jesus his son died on the cross for our sins to be forgiven during confessions
My Practices:
•Going to Church to serve Every Sunday and Days of Holy Obligation
•Catechism Class Every Saturday
•Helping Out to Serve in some different weekday Mass
•Prayer
•Fasting & Abstinence On Fridays
I Promise To Act
The Scout Promise And Law Guides me in my daily life with the words being said. 'I promise to do my best To do my duty to God and the republic of Singapore.' This guides me to do my best in my studies,in any other challenges I face and In my beliefs especially that I am Catholic.
'Makes friends establishes and Maintains Harmonious Relations.' This helps me to maintain Good friendship and relations with people and also to treat everyone the same even though I may not like them as a friend. Although I only named two of the phrases.I think that the Scout Promise and Law has alot of keywords that can guide me in my daily life.

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My beliefs

Although I myself do not have a religion, I will be researching into the cultures and beliefs of Islam as it is a religion I am not too familiar with.

The word “Islam” means “submission to the will of God. Followers of Islam are called Muslims.

Muslims are monotheistic and worship one, all-knowing God, who in Arabic is known as Allah. Followers of Islam aim to live a life of complete submission to Allah. They believe that nothing can happen without Allah’s permission, but humans have free will.

Islam teaches that Allah’s word was revealed to the prophet Muhammad through the angel Gabriel.

Muslims believe several prophets were sent to teach Allah’s law. They respect some of the same prophets as Jews and Christians, including Abraham, Moses, Noah and Jesus. Muslims contend that Muhammad was the final prophet.

Some important Islamic holy places include the Kaaba shrine in Mecca, the Al-Aqsa mosque in Jerusalem, and the Prophet Muhammad’s mosque in Medina.

The Quran or Koran is the major holy text of Islam. The Hadith is another important book. Muslims also revere some material found in the Christian Bible. Followers worship Allah by praying and reciting the Quran. They believe there will be a day of judgment, and life after death.

I Promise to Act

The scout promise and law has guided me through my daily life as it helps me lead life with a set of values.

The scout promise and law was introduced to me when I first joined the scouting movement and have stuck closely with me since.

The first part of the scout promise states “ On my Honour “ which means to try one’s best and tells me to always give my all in everything I do.

In the scout law it states “ a scout is disciplined and considerate “ which means to carefully control the way that I live and behave. Furthermore it tells me to think of the impact I can have on others.

In conclusion, the scout promise and law guides me through my daily life by showing me how to live my life and the proper values I should live by. Although I have only stated 2 lines from the scout promise and law, they have strong impacts and meanings.

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[My Beliefs]
Christianity
For Christians, we have one God and we learn that God gave Jesus to die on the cross for us so that our sins are forgiven.

Christianity practices:
-Go to church every Sunday
-Baptism
-Prayers
-Sing and worship

[I Promise to Act]
The Scout Promise and Law has been a great guide to me ever since I joined scouting. The Scout Law talks about how we can make an effort to help others around us, as well as think about ways to benefit our nation and serve God. "I promise that I will do my best", this line has encouraged me to give my best in anything that I do, even if it seems impossible. As a student, although I might not have the ability to do great things, I still try to adhere to the Scout Law through small acts. The Scout Promise talks about us as a person. "A scout is disciplined and considerate" this line has enabled me to be more discipline with myself especially when studying, and taught me how to empathise with others better. As a scout, I do my best to communicate and bond with others as well as persevere through difficulties and be empathetic to the people around me.

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MY BELIEFS:
Christians are people who follow or adhere to Christianity, a monotheistic Abrahamic religion based on the life and teachings of Jesus Christ. Christianity originated with the ministry of jesus, a Jewish teacher and healer who proclaimed the imminent Kingdom of God and was crucified c. AD 30–33 in Jerusalem in the Roman province of Judea.

I PROMISE TO ACT:
The scout promise and law teaches me value i should apply in my life, such as not giving up easily, being loyal and trusted and many more. One line that has inspired and guide me greatly is "A scout makes friends, establishes and maintain harmonious relations" As we make friends, we should have little conflict with each other. Instead we are there to help them grow, with loving and enriching emotions. This helps me to have more healthy relations with my friends because as friends, its normal to quarrel with each other, but it is not okay to hold grudges instead of each other. This helps me to learn to be more forgiving  towards my friends when something bad happens between us, as we are still learning and growing as a person together.

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My Beliefs:
Christian
For those who are Christian, they believe in one true God. Their practices include going to Church on Sundays to attend ministries where they worship God and learn more about Him. They learn how to pray to God and communicate with him. They also receive Holy Communion once every month, which is the act of receiving Christ's body and blood in the form of bread and wine. New Christians also go through baptism, which is a sacrament of initiaiton and adoption.

I Promise to Act
The Scout Promise and Law has guided me in many aspects of my life, even in little things like doing my school work. One line that I like is "A Scout makes friends, establishes and maintains harmonious relations". This has encouraged me to be more open and friendly to others, as well as reflect on my current relationships and make them better.

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Christianity beliefs:
-There is only one god
-Jesus is the son of god who was sent to save mankind from death and sin
-There is a life after earthly death, like heaven and hell.

Christianity beliefs:
-Worshipping god (church)
-Prayers (Communicating with god)
-Sacraments (Receiving the body of Christ)
-Baptism (Going under the water)

I Promise to Act:
The Scout Promise and Law has inspired and guided me since primary school, since cub scouts, I have been reciting the scout promise and law every training and am now familiar with it. I think about the Scout Promise and Law whenever I face a problem or a choice, such as being tasked with many different things and stressing over if I can meet the deadlines, "I promise to do my best" - "A Scout has courage in all difficulties". These are the times when I stop and carefully think out a plan in order to complete all my assignments and any tasks I have to complete.

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My Beliefs

Share with your Patrol your beliefs and practices in your religion. (choose any religion to research into if you do not have one) Note: Venture Scouts who have completed Beliefs at Discoverer Award under the Revised Scout Progress Scheme are exempted.

I Promise to Act

Explain how the Scout Promise and Law inspire and guide you in your daily life as an adolescent. Note: Venture Scouts who have been in the Scout Section should take effort to interpret the Scout Promise and Law in a deeper way