Purpose: To implement effectively the Plan of Cooperation and to give guidance, direction, leadership, and vitality in the spiritual phase of Scouting to all Catholics in Scouting within the diocese.
General Information
Links - Provides links to various national and regional councils
Contact Information - Contact list for the Baltimore area
2008 Catholic Protestant Weekend - save the date flyer
2008 Annual Scout Mass
Boy/Girl Scout medal price list
Adult and Youth Training/Recognitions
Bronze Pelican Award - is an Archdiocesan recognition offered by the Archdiocese of Baltimore. The Bronze Pelican is an earned award and has certain tenure, training and performance requirements listed on the application. Applications are due to the Archdiocese Catholic Committee on Scouting by December 31st.
Catholic Scouter Developer - is a program to offer leaders the opportunity to reflect on their position as leaders in "Scouting as a Youth Ministry." Ideally the program is conducted on a a 2-day weekend but can be done in a one full day setting. Units that would be interested in the program for their unit should contact CCS Chair.
Religious Emblem Counselor Training - Training Award
St. George Emblem - The purpose of this emblem is to recognize the recipient for outstanding contribution to the spiritual development of Catholic youth in the program of the Boy Scouts of America. It must be borne in mind that the person does not seek the award; the award is to seek the person - Worksheet for nomination and selection for St. George Emblem (Adobe Acrobat Format)
Silver St. George Emblem - National Service Award
International Awareness Recognition Medallion - This activity pin, patch, and medallion is offered in recognition of demonstrated awareness of Scouting in the Catholic Church throughout the world. The requirements are different for Cubs, Scouts/Venturers and Scouters and are listed on the application.
The Millennium Patch - The Millennium Patch is offered by the National Catholic on Scouting in recognition for service to theirs by studying the life of Jesus Christ. The requirements are different for Cubs, Scouts/Venturers and Scouters and are listed on application.
Duty to God Patch - These words reaffirm our commitment to the important precepts of Scouting - The Scout Oath and the Scout Law. The twelfth point of the Scout Law is, "A Scout is Reverent." In recent years, as the Catholic Church more fully developed its apostolate to youth, it became known as Youth Ministry. Use this patch to promote "Scouting as Youth Ministry."
Religious Emblems
Ad Altare Dei - The purpose of earning the Ad Altare Dei emblem is to enlighten the Scout to take an active role in living his Catholic Christian faith. With a religious emblems counselor, the Scout meets requirements in eight steps covering the seven sacraments. Scout must work with a trained, registered Religious Emblems Counselor.
Light of Christ - This emblem is given to Tiger Cub and Cub Scouts (through Wolf rank) for advancement in spiritual growth and religious knowledge. It is the first of five religious emblems available to Catholic youth involved in Scouting.
Light Is Life - This recognition is designed for Boy Scouts of the Eastern Rite Catholic Churches. The content is based on the "God With Us" series of the Eastern Christian Formation Program to prepare the Scout to be an active member of his faith community, as well as his civic community. With help of an emblems counselor, catechist, or priest, the Scout meets requirements in five steps of covering the Holy Mysteries and Eastern Christian spirituality. The Light is Life respects the cultural and ritual differences among the various rites.
Parvuli Dei - This is a Christian family based program to recognize Cub Scouts and Webelos Scouts for advancement in religious knowledge and spiritual formation. With the help of parents or guardians, the Scout becomes more aware of God's presence in his daily life, especially within his home and community.
PopePius XII - Scouts of high-school age and young men and women who are Venturers are eligible for the emblem. This emblem equips the Scout to take his place in the world as a maturing Catholic and a maturing American. With a facilitator the Scouts reflect and dialogue on subjects such as: Christianity, Vocation, Responsibility to Self and Society, Citizenship and Response to Faith. Scout must work with a trained, registered Religious Emblems Counselor.
Unit Awards
National Gold Medallion Award - This award is a National award recognizing the outstanding Catholic units in each of the fourteen Episcopal Regions for their quality programs. Areas of consideration include religious activities, and special events that encompass the religious, vocational, and educational aspects of Scouting under Catholic auspices.
Golden Bow - This award is offered at the discretion of the Archdiocesan Committee on Scouting as a membership incentive and recognizes units and members working to increase the availability of Scouting to Catholic Youth through recruitment and/or formation of units.
Pope Paul VI National Unit Award - This award is offered by the National Catholic Committee on Scouting as a recognition to units of top-quality.
