Scout Sunday Patches

Patches are still available to present to any Scout or Leader who attends

a Religious Service to celebrate the Birthday of Boy Scouting.

$ 1.75 each plus postage

The Most Rev. William F. Murphy, Bishop of Rockville Centre, is pleased to send a letter of congratulations to all Catholic Scouts upon their reception of Eagle Scout Rank. The Catholic Committee also presents a certificate and special patch to Eagle recipients. Court of Honor Chairs are asked to send a letter indicating the scout’s name, unit number, presentation date, location and parish of the recipient to the Catholic Scouting

Office, 50 North Park Avenue, Rockville Centre 11570 or scouting@drvc.org. Requests should be sent at least four weeks in advance.

Venture Crew 333

Venture Crew 333 sponsored by the Diocese of Rockville Centre is seeking new members. The Crew assists the Catholic Committee in its work at retreats, Cub Scout Fun and Faith Days, important Diocesan function and the Annual Boy Scout Convocation. in addition, time is found for a number of fun activities. Those interested in joining should contact the Catholic Scouting Office at 516-678-5800, ext. 245 or scouting@drvc.org.

Counselor Training

The Diocese of Rockville Centre requires that Ad Altare Dei Counselors and Pope Pius XII Facilitators be trained to work with scouts seeking these emblems.

To register or to obtain information about 2012 sessions, please contact the Catholic Scouting Office at (516) 678-5800, ext. 245 or scouting@drvc.org.

ATTENTION ALL PACK and TROOP LEADERS

RELIGIOUS EMBLEMS FOR CATHOLIC CUB SCOUTS

LIGHT OF CHRIST - available for all Catholic Tiger or Wolf Cubs. All requirements must be completed prior to September 1 of the year the Scout enters third grade.

PARVULI DEI – available for all Catholic Cub and Webelos Scouts in third grade and above. Requirements must be completed prior to entry into Boy Scouts.

These emblems may be earned and presented at any time during the year. Books for the Light of Christ Emblem and the Parvuli Dei Emblem may be purchased at your local SCOUT SHOP or from the Catholic Scouting Office.

(516) 678-5800, ext. 245 or scouting@drvc.org.

NCCS Good Turn Project

The NCCS Good Turn Service Project was instituted by the National Catholic Committee on Scouting® Religious Activities standing committee to recognize Catholic-chartered units for their service to the charter organization

Flyer NCCS Good Turn Manual

Foot Steps of American Saints

The “Footsteps Of American Saints” is a religious activity program for cub scouts, boy scouts and adults. In 2009, the focus is on St. Elizabeth Ann Seton, St. John Newmann, Blessed Kateri Tekakwita, St. Peter Claver, St. Issac Jogues, St. Frances Xavier Cabrini, Blessed Andre Bessette, Blessed Mother Marianne Cope, St. Katherine Drexel, St. Damien Of Molokai, St. Isidore (The Farmer), Blessed Junipero Serra, And Blessed Carlos Rodriguez. Additional saints will be introduced in 2011. Go to the NATIONAL CATHOLIC COMMITTEE ON SCOUTING WEBSITE

http://www.nccs-bsa.org/activities/index.php .

Rosary Patch Series

The Rosary Patch Series includes five patches (Joyful Mysteries, Luminous Mysteries, Sorrowful Mysteries, Glorious Mysteries, Pray The Rosary). The Rosary Patch Series is a religious activity and is not a religious emblem. Call the committee for details or go to the NATIONAL CATHOLIC COMMITTEE ON SCOUTING WEBSITE.

http://www.nccs-bsa.org/activities/index.php

Emmett J. Doerr Memorial Scout Scholarship

The National Catholic Committee on Scouting® has established the Emmett J. Doerr Memorial Distinguished Scout Scholarship to be awarded to five outstanding Catholic high school seniors who are Scouts in a BSA program and continuing their education in college. The requirements are listed in the Eligibility Requirements section on this page. Applications are due to the NCCS office by March 1 of each year. Go to the scholarship web page.

NCCS Fast Start Training

These Fast Start sheets provide basic information and resources to assist someone new to a position.

INFORMATION

For details on any Catholic Scouting event or program, contact a member of the Catholic Committee or call or e-mail the Catholic Scouting Office at (516) 678-5800, ext. 245 or scouting@drvc.org.

When calling after regular business hours or on the weekend, dial extension 245 for voice mail.

SUNDAY MASS OBLIGATION

Father Gerard Gentleman, Diocesan Scouting Chaplain, has asked that Catholic Scouts, leaders and parents be reminded that attendance at Sunday Mass is a vital part of their faith life.
Plans should be made to attend Sunday Mass during or after any camping trip or scouting activity. Participation in a scouting activity does NOT excuse a scout, parent or leader from this obligation.

RELIGIOUS EMBLEMS FOR BOY SCOUTS

Candidates for the Ad Altare Dei Emblem MUST HAVE COMPLETED the SIXTH grade and be active in their troop for six months before beginning this program.

Candidates for the Pope Pius XII Emblem MUST HAVE BEGUN NINTH grade to begin work on the program. Female members of a Venture Crew may earn the Pope Pius XII Emblem.

Virtus Program

The VIRTUS PROGRAM, “PROTECTING GOD’S CHILDREN”, is provided by the Diocese Of Rockville Centre. To register for one of the scheduled sessions, call the Catholic Scouting Office for scheduled sessions. Once you have attended the Virtus training session you need not attend again as your attendance covers all parish ministries in which you serve.