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Diocesan Catholic Committee on Scouting
Quarterly Newsletter | Vol 5 No. 1 | Summer 2023
In this newsletter | Summer Events Wrap Up * Upcoming Events * DCCS Committee Meeting
Summer Camp at Lost Pines Scout Reserve was a time to enjoy nature, good fellowship and worship. Thank you to Fr. Jakob Hurlimann {CAC Eagle Scout}, Fr. Jim Olnhausen, Fr. Nock Russell, Fr. Tom Frank and Fr. Bruce Neili, for braving the Texas heat and offering Mass for scouters from all over Texas and neighboring states.
The 3rd annual Catholic Scouting Family Retreat
Thank you to all of the volunteers and committee members who made this annual event a success! Click here for more pictures from the event.
Annual Bishop’s Recognition Mass
On Saturday, August 26, 2023, Bishop Vásquez recognized over 30 Scouts who earned a religious emblem or award in the previous year. Thank you to St. John Vianney Parish, Round Rock for hosting the event.
To learn how your scout can earn an award, visit www.austindiocese.org/emblems. Pictures from the recognition Mass can be found here; a full list of award recipients can be found here.
Behind the scenes are adults in our Diocese who tirelessly give of their time, talent, and treasure to the Catholic Scout youth within the Austin Diocese boundaries. There were 7 adult scouters recognized this year.
St. George | NCCS-BSA Award
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James Boyer | Sacred Heart, Austin
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Stephen Harris | St. Theresa, Austin
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Eric Kline | St. William, Round Rock
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Ronda Motl | St. Louis, Austin
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Lloyd Motl | St. Louis, Austin
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Milton David O’Quinn | Sacred Heart, Austin
St. Elizabeth Ann Seton | NCCGSCF Award
Erin Womack | St. Joseph Parish, Bryan (not pictured)
Register today to receive your free pair of glasses to view the solar eclipse!
Join Fr. Will Rooney and the Diocesan Catholic Committee on Scouting for a 5-mile hike* near Lake Georgetown on our journey to be apostles of faith.
The day will begin at 10 a.m. and conclude with a vigil Mass. Bring your own lunch and water bottle. (* a two-mile route will be facilitated for younger participants.)
Sat. Nov. 4 | Lay Apostolate Formation
& Religious Emblem Training
Are you interested in offering the religious emblem programs for your middle school / high school scouts? Guidelines of these programs suggest that the facilitator/mentor attend training for Lay Apostolate Formation and Religious Emblems. A description of the class can be found below. The next class is scheduled for Sat. Nov. 4, 2023 at the Pastoral Center in Austin. Click here to register.
Lay Apostolate Formation (LAF) has been developed for Scouters who seek to form and inform themselves as disciples of Christ. It is the first step toward qualifying to become a religious emblems counselor. Lay Apostolate Formation is the process by which Catholic Scouters create greater awareness of our role to "seek the kingdom of God by engaging in temporal affairs and by ordering them according to the plan of God." We will examine scouting as a form of youth ministry and our call to leadership, holiness, conversion, and worship through reflection on sacred scripture. Bring a Roman Catholic bible with you to the class.
Religious Emblem Counselor (REC) is for Catholic adults who wish to become certified as religious emblem counselors or any Catholic adult who assists in scouting. This process will prepare you to lead scouts (grades 6 and above) on a faith journey in Catholic spirituality so that they can earn the Catholic religious emblems and activities as sponsored by the National Catholic Committee on Scouting, the National Federation for Catholic Youth Ministry, and American Heritage Girls National Catholic Committee for.
Sat. Nov. 4 | DCCS Committee Meeting
Are you interested in getting involved with the Diocesan Catholic Committee on Scouting? Join us for the next Committee meeting on Sat. Nov 4 at 10 a.m. at the Diocesan Pastoral Center | 6225 E US Hwy 290 Svrd, Austin, TX 78723.
The DCCS Committee meets quarterly to assess the needs of our Catholic Scouting population and to plan age-appropriate events to foster a deeper appreciation of our faith. In addition, the committee sponsors adult training for religious emblem counselor roles. If you have a topic that you think needs to be addressed or would like to attend, please contact DCCS chair, Ronda Motl at [email protected] {Open to all adults serving Scouts BSA, American Heritage Girls, Girl Scouts, Camp Fire, Troops of St. George within the Diocese of Austin}
Visit these weblinks to stay up to date on all DCCS activities, both local and national.
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The Bridge | The National Catholic Committee on Scouting (NCCS-BSA) quarterly newsletter
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Catholic Scout Sprit | Austin DCCS Quarterly newsletter
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Catholic Scouting | Resources for Catholic Leaders
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The Catholic Spirit | Diocese of Austin online newsletter
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The Friday Message | A weekly email from the Diocese of Austin containing a message from the bishop, information about events, and resources the lay faithful of the diocese.
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Updates regarding Catholic Scouting from the Diocese of Austin Committee on Catholic Scouting and the Office of Youth, Young Adult and Campus Ministry.
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