Catholic Scouting

PHOTOS: The photos from the 2018 Scout Mass may be found here for viewing and download. This link will be active until November 1, 2018.

 The annual Scout Recognition Mass will be celebrated by Bishop Daniel Garcia at 10 a.m. on Saturday, September 29 at St. John Vianney Parish in Round Rock. This Mass celebrates Catholic scouting, specifically the Scouts who have earned religious awards or emblems in the past year.

RSVPS are not required to attend the Mass. Light refreshments will be served following the Mass. Scouts are needed to serve in the roles of altar servers, gift bearers, greeters, lectors and flag bearers (AHG, BSA, GS, USA and Papal flag bearers.) Interested Scouts may sign up for these positions here. 

The purpose of the Diocese of Austin Catholic Committee on Scouting (DCCS) is to provide Catholic Boy Scouts, Girl Scouts and members of other similar organizations continued education in the Catholic faith and support the growth of Catholic scouting units in these organizations.

Youth are invited to earn age-appropriate religious emblems by completing a formation program including a workbook. Upon completion of the program they are invited to attend a Recognition Mass and recieve their emblem from the bishop. We also host a variety of events throughout the year including retreats, Rosary Patches, Footsteps of the Saints programs and other religious activites.

September 15, 2018   9 a.m. – 5 p.m.

LAY APOSTOLATE FORMATION TRAINING
RELIGIOUS EMBLEM COUNSELOR TRAINING
AD ALTARE DEI BOARD OF REVIEW*
 
Part 1 - Morning: National Catholic Leadership Development 
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. At the end of the class we review Lay Catholic Scout Chaplain training requirements.  
 
Part 2 - Afternoon: Religious Emblem Instructor Training 
(Marian Medal, Spirit Alive, Ad Altare Dei, Pope Pius XII, etc)
Learn how to teach the Ad Altare Dei and Pope Pius XII Roman Catholic Religious Emblems for Boy Scouts and Venturers. Learn about the Light of Christ and Parvuli Dei Emblems for Cub Scouts. Learn about other faith formation activities for girls and boys in Scouts sponsored by the National Catholic Committee on Scouting and the National Federation for Catholic Youth Ministry, including Footsteps of the American Saints, the Rosary and Marian activities, and the Saint George Trek at Philmont. Learn how to plan a beautiful Scout Sunday Mass in your parish.  
 
St. Thomas More Catholic Church, 10205 FM 620 N • Austin, TX 78726
$15 registration fee; includes lunch. Checks payable to Diocese of Austin.

Register using the webform below by September 5, 2018. 
 
*If Ad Altare Dei Board of Review is desired, please contact Elizabeth Lagoe before August 31, 2018 at (512)949-2464 or elizabeth-lagoe@austindiocese.org to arrange. 
 
Other Upcoming Events:   
2018 Scouting Awards Recognition Mass: September 29, 2018
2019 Scouting Awards Recognition Mass: (Date TBA)
 

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Capitol Area CouncilLonghorn Council
Sam Houston Area Council

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Girl Scouts of Central Texas

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Troop TX6210
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Balcones Council