Program Resources
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General
Sample Ceremonies & Traditions
Use colored candles with candleholders
Still another option is to use white candles wrapped with colored ribbons
The Colors of the Law Ceremony
Honest and fair.
This purple candle represents a Girl Scout’s sense of honesty and fairness. A Girl Scout works honestly and keeps her promise. She is fair in all she does and with those she meets.
I will do my best to be …
Friendly and helpful.
This blue candle represents a Girl Scout’s sense of friendship and thoughtfulness. A Girl Scout is amiable and loyal to her friends. She helps others whenever and wherever she can.
Considerate and caring.
This orange candle represents a Girl Scout’s sense of kindness and warmth. A Girl Scout works well with others and looks out for the well-being of others.
Courageous and strong.
This red candle represents a Girl Scout’s sense of adventure and independence. A Girl Scout attempts new tasks and braves new endeavors. She is confident and self-assured in her actions.
Responsible for what I say and do.
This gold candle represents a Girl Scout’s sense of ownership and pride in her work. She readily admits her strengths and weaknesses and is aware of the consequences of her actions. A Girl Scout is up front with her intentions.
And to …
Respect myself and others.
This white candle represents a Girl Scout’s sense of integrity. A Girl Scout directs her thoughts and deeds to encompass her own beliefs and to be sensitive to, and respectful of the beliefs of those around her.
Respect authority.
This yellow candle represents a Girl Scout’s sense of regard for another’s position. A Girl Scout understands the importance of having a leader of a group to make final decisions. She works with that leader to make the best decisions for the good of the group.
Use resources wisely.
This green candle represents a Girl Scout’s sense of being careful with resources. She uses materials, money, time, and energy wisely. A Girl Scout does not waste the Earth’s resources.
Make the world a better place.
This pink candle represents a Girl Scout’s sense of improvement. A Girl Scout strives to be clean, and to conserve and enrich the world around her. She believes it is important to leave a place better than when she found it.
Be a sister to every Girl Scout.
This silver candle represents a Girl Scout’s loyalty to her sisters all over the world. A Girl Scout is always ready to accept more friends into her ever widening circle. She treats all of her sisters with kindness, acceptance and warmth.
Thinking Day Ceremony
Light one large candle- Friendship Candle and each candle is lit from the friendship candle.
