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Scouting Resources
Catholic Scouting Religious Emblem Programs
Catholic Scouting Religious Emblem Programs Price List & Order Form
American Heritage Girls Programs Price List and Order Form
Religious Emblem Counselor Training
Bishop Gettelfinger Endorsement
Distance Training for Emblems Counselors
Scout Prayers & Blessings Resources
Scout Prayers & Blessings Resources
Scouting is a Youth Ministry
The following short videos explain how Scouting can be an integral part of a parish's total youth ministry outreach:
Scouts assisting Pope John Paul II
Scouting in the Faith-Based Organization
Scouting as Applied Christianity
Scouting Leadership and Responsibilities
For parishes that sponsor Boy Scout Troops and Cub Scout Packs, the following explain the leadership structure and the responsibilities that different individuals have in the parish and in the Troop or Pack:
Scouting Leadership and Responsibilities Attachment
Scout Chaplain & Chaplain Aide Resources
Scout Chaplain & Chaplain Aide Roles
Scout Chaplain & Chaplain Aide Manual
Chaplain & Chaplain Aide Training
Scouting Policy Change Response
National Catholic Committee on Scouting Response to Change in Adult Membership Standards
FAQ About Boy Scout Change in Adult Membership Standards
Bishop Robert Guglielmone's Response to Change in Adult Membership Standards
National Catholic Committee on Scouting FAQ
Understanding Girls in Boy Scouting
National Catholic Committee on Scouting (NCCS) Information Packet
United States Conference of Catholic Bishops (USCCB)
Regarding Scouting
Statements on Girl Scout Issues
Girl Scout Statement on its relationship with the Catholic Church
Cover Letter for Memorandum of Understanding
Nomination Forms for Adult Catholic Scouting Awards
(for Boy Scout Leaders, Girl Scout Leaders & American Heritage Leaders)
Past Adult Catholic Scouting Award Recipients
Diocesan Catholic Committee on Scouting
The Diocesan Catholic Committee on Scouting was established to give guidance, direction, leadership and vitality to the spiritual component of Scouting within the Diocese of Manchester.
The Catholic Committee on Scouting is responsible for:
Promoting scouting as youth ministry for parishes
Promoting the religious emblems program and recognitions
Training of religious emblem counselors and leaders
Providing spiritual enrichment for scouts through various activities such as retreats and prayer services
Recognizing those who have completed requirements set forth by the National Catholic Committee on Scouting
Recognizing adults who have given of their time and talents
Documenting all training and awards
Working closely with the Offices of Youth Ministry and Catechetical Formation as well as the whole scouting community to help meet the needs of our youth and leaders
The Catholic Scouting Office provides services to Catholic Scouts under the direction of Rev. Raymond Ball and the Catholic Committee on Scouting.
Rosary and Saint Patches
Youth and adults may earn 5" Rosary Patches and 4" Saint Patches. They are available through the National Catholic Committee on Scouting for anyone to earn--adults, boys and girls, scouts and non-scouts. Go to: http://www.nccs-bsa.org/index.php/religious-activities and store.nfcym.org/shop/pc/NCCGSCF-Logo-Products-c16.htm.