CATHOLIC ADVENTURE WEEK 2012
- REGISTRATION IS NOW CLOSED!!Boy Scouts and Troops - July 15-21, 2012
Please contact Tom Kroenung
tkroenung@stlbsa.org to be placed on the waiting list. Thanks to those attendees to help us sell out this great camp experience!
Our goal in providing this week for our Catholic Boy Scouts is to
give them an experience of living their faith, growing in their faith,
and loving their faith within the Scouting movement and especially out
in the wonders of God’s creation.
While at Swift for CAW, Scouts can camp with their troop or if they
would like to attend alone a “provisional troop” will be made for one
of the campsites with leadership provided by members of the Catholic
Committee on Scouting, BSA.
During CAW, Scouts will be exposed to the entire High Adventure
program offered at Swift – rappelling, rock climbing, high & low
ropes, sailing, water skiing, tubing, rifle, archery, etc. Intertwined
with the outstanding program offered by the Swift staff, there will be
opportunities for prayer, religious instruction, and reflection. We
also enjoy Mass on Friday and the assistance of seminarians. Meal
preparation is dining hall style and allows time for more program
opportunities.
Bring your new crossover WEBELOS for a spectacular first summer
camp experience! The week is $245 per Scout and $80 for adults (free
adult ratio and camper savings applies similar to other summer camp
weeks). To reserve spots for youth is just $5 per Scout. If your
troop would like to register, please use the summer camp lottery troop
form and indicate that you would like reserve spots for the CAW.
This camp is first come / first served. For each Scout to be
registered, please also use the individual form in the attachments link
whether coming with the troop or individually. Please submit
registrations at the earliest convenience.
For Troop and individual Scout and leader forms, please go to the camping page at this link:
http:/www.stlbsa.org/camping/summer-camps/boy%20scout%20summer%20camp/Pages/Catholic-Adenture-Week.aspx
For other Registration Information and the Program leaders guide
(available in Feb. 2012), call the camping service department at
314-361-0600 or Tom at
tkroenung@stlbsa.org. We hope you and your Scouts will take advantage of this unique summer camp experience!
CATHOLIC COMMITTEE ON SCOUTING MEETING - WEDNESDAY, AUGUST 22, 7:30 P.M.
If
you would have interest in joining our Catholic Committee on Scouting
that serves within the St. Louis Archdiocese, please join us at our next
meeting on 8/22/2012, 7:30pm-9:00pm, 1st Floor, Sr. Ebo Room at the Cardinal Rigali Center, 20 Archbishop May Dr. in Shrewsbury.
RELIGIOUS EMBLEMS COUNSELOR TRAINING
Call Greg or Liz Webb at 314-428-6234 for more info.
The next training will take place soon. Call Greg at the number above to RSVP. . .
POPE JOHN PAUL II AWARD - New Award Program
The program is designed for youth involved in Scouting.
The program was created by members of our Catholic committees, religious, priests, deacons, principals, educators and the staff at the Catholic Youth Apostolate and the Office of Catholic Scouting. The program was approved by Most Reverend Raymond Burke, archbishop of St. Louis, in June 2007.
For more information on how your Scouts can earn this award, please click on this link:
http://www.catholicscoutingstl.org/awards/pope-john-paul-ii-program-0#attachments
THUNDERBIRD DISTRICT OFFERS AD ALTARE DEI AND POPE PIUS XII SESSIONS FOR METRO SCOUTS
Through the Religious Emblems program of the Catholic Committee on Scouting, a boy can learn how to put his faith and his Scouting together in an integrated learning experience. By working on the religious emblem for his age, a boy reinforces what he learns in the parish religious education program. This can lead to his selection of a religious vocation. The Scouting apostolate is truly a most important aspect of youth ministry in our Church.
The Scout Oath and Law teaches a boy respect for authority, develops an attitude of service and encourages the Christian way of life.
The Knights of Columbus Council No. 453, sponsoring organization for the St. Mary Magdalen Boy Scout Troop 115 of the Thunderbird District, has volunteered to provide the Thunderbird District with an Ad Altare Dei and Pope Pius XII Catholic Award Program for interested troops. Troop 16, from St. Cecilia's Parish, has graciously volunteered to aid the St. Mary Magdalen troop with the execution of these programs. Laura Collins and Tony Mortellaro, adult leaders from Troop 16, and Ed Bradley, the Catholic Committee for Scouting liaison to the Thunderbird District, will be assisting in this endeavor.
The start date for learning sessions each year is in early May, at the St. Mary Magdalen school cafeteria, starting at 9:30 a.m. with an opportunity of celebrating mass at 10:30 a.m.
For more information, please feel free to contact Joe Miklovic at 314-353-1062 (home) or 314-641-8696 (work).
For Boy Scouts and Varsity Scouts: Ad Altare Dei . . .
A scripture-study and project-centered program based on the sacraments to relate the boy's Scouting life to his religious life. The Ad Altare Dei award, the first religious award of any kind for Boy Scouts, was initiated in 1945. The CYC began administering the program in 1964; however, their records date back to 1955. Since then, approximately 10,000 Catholic Boy Scouts have earned this award. The St. Louis Archdiocese has awarded more Ad Altare Dei medals than any other diocese in the United States.
For Older Scouts and Venturers: Pope Pius XII . . .
A program to help the teenager learn more about his/her personal vocation as a Christian now and his/her career vocation later.
CATHOLIC SCOUTING PROGRAM CALENDAR 2011-2012
20118/24/2011 Catholic Committee on Scouting Meeting: 7:30-9:00pm, 1st floor, Sr. Ebo Room
8/27-28/2011 Lay Apostolate Formation Retreat for Youth Ministry: 8:00am (Sat)-Noon (Sun) – Camp Rockyvine, Dutzow, MO.
9/16-18/2011 Encounter Weekend for Boy Scouts and Venturers-Theme-“Faithbook”: Beaumont Scout Reservation. Adult and youth Staff needed!
9/17/2011 Scouter Development: Beaumont Reservation. 9:00am-3:30pm
Come spend some time with us on Saturday, whether you are at Beaumont with your scouts or if you have the weekend off. The Scouts will be on the trail with plenty of leadership, so come on over and spend some time with us to refresh, relax and renew!
10/26/2011 Catholic Committee on Scouting Meeting: 7:30-9:00pm, 1st floor, Sr. Ebo Room
11/13/2011 Day of Recollection for Boy Scouts and Venturers: 11:00am-5:00pm-Cardinal Rigali Center New location due to construction! Open to all Boy and Venture Scouts. Come for a day of fun and faith! Fulfills retreat requirements for Pope Pius XII and Ad Altare Dei. Day concludes with Mass. Everyone is invited. Youth staff needed!
12/3/2011 Applications/Nominations due for Catholic Unit & Adult Awards to be presented at the Cathedral Basilica: The unit awards include: the National Catholic Quality Unit Award – Pope Paul VI, the Gold Medallion, the Archbishop’s Unit Award, and the Chaplain’s Unit Award. The adult awards include: The St. George and the Bronze Pelican. Bronze Pelican applications are accepted all year. However, if received after this date, they will be reviewed after Scout Sunday.
2012
1/3/2012 Adult Award Review: 6pm – 10pm 3rd floor, CYA Conference Room.
Adult Award Review Committee meets to review adult award applications.
1/5/2012 Unit Award Review: 6pm-10pm – 3rd floor, CYA Conference Room.
Unit Award Review Committee meets to review applications. Units will be notified within one to two weeks after the
review date regarding their application status.
1/10/2012 Ad Altare Dei Board of Review – Night Session: 7:00pm-9:00pm St. Gerard Majella: Room 220 & 221. Ad Altare Dei and Pope Pius XII Awards Applications/ Fees due – 3rd floor, OCS. Please turn in all applications at
the Board of Review or at the OCS in order to receive the medal on Scout Sunday in 2012.
1/14/2012 Applications/fees due for the Parvuli Dei Awards to be presented at the Cathedral Basilica – 3rd floor, OCS. One pack from each district can be awarded the Parvuli Dei at the Cathedral on Scout Sunday, upon request. (Due dates for awards presented at your local parish are set by your individual parish coordinators).
1/15/2012 Ad Altare Dei Board of Review – Day Session: 12:00pm-2:00pm – 1st floor, Fleur de Lis Room. A day of faith sharing! This is required for all boys who have completed the Ad Altare Dei Program. Leaders, Religious Emblem Counselors, or parents are invited to join. Applications/fees are required at the Review. Scouts need to bring along all workbooks and project-related materials to the review.
1/25/2012 Catholic Committee on Scouting Meeting: 7:30pm-9:00pm – CYA Conference Rm #3207
1/29/2012 Scout Sunday Prep Meeting: 9:00am-11:00am-CYA conference room # 3207. CCS Members needed to help finalize details for Scout Sunday
2/5/2012 Scout Sunday Prayer Service: 2:30pm-4:30pm – Cathedral Basilica. Catholic Awards Recognition for Boy and Venture Scouts who earned the Ad Altare Dei and Pope Pius XII religious faith-building awards. Adult and Unit awards are also presented. In addition, one Cub Pack from each district can receive the Parvuli Dei Medal at the Cathedral Basilica, upon request.
3/1/2012 Trail Blazer Nominations Due – 3rd Floor, OCS.
This award is for Catholic Committee Members.
3/28/2012 Catholic Committee on Scouting Meeting 7:30pm-9:00pm, 1st Floor, Sr. Ebo Room
3/31/2012 Catholic Cub Day 9:00am-3:00pm – Beaumont Scout Reservation.
A day of fun activities, faith, and friends for all Cub Scouts (Tiger, Wolf, Bear, Webelo). Adult and Youth Staff Needed!
4/5/2012 Catholic Scouts “Show Me St. Louis” 2:30pm-4:00pm –KSDK, Channel 5.This is an opportunity to “show St. Louis” the Scouts who have earned any Catholic Religious Awards.
4/22/2011 CCSBSA Annual Recognition Dinner Auction and Mass: Cardinal Rigali Center Fleur de Lis & Chapel
All members, supporters, and friends of OCS welcome!
4/28/2012 Catholic Programs Workshop for Scouts, Adults and Leaders in Packs, Troops, and Crews! 9:00am – 2:30pm at the Cardinal Rigali Center, Lally Rm. Come spend the day with us and learn how we can help you in your unit! Counselor training from 2:30-4:30pm
7/15-21/2012 Catholic Adventure Week at S-F Swift Base. A week at camp designed just for Catholic Scouts; sign up as a troop or an individual. High adventure, hiking, swimming, merit badges, faith building, and fun for all!
8/22/2012 Catholic Committee on Scouting Meeting 7:30pm-9:00pm. 1st floor, Sr. Ebo Room
9/21-23/2012 Encounter Weekend Retreat for Boys and Venturers. Retreat for Boy Scouts and Venturers at Beaumont; a weekend of camping, fun activities, Eucharistic Adoration, games, live music, Mass in the outdoors.
9/22/2012 Scouter Development Training for Adults Beaumont Ranch 9:00am-3:30pm
Come spend some time with us on Saturday, whether you are at Beaumont with your scouts or if you have the weekend off. The Scouts will be on the trail with plenty of leadership, so come on over and spend some time with us to refresh, relax and renew!
BUILDING ASSETS THROUGH RELIGIOUS AWARDS
When children participate in a religious award program, they know that when they complete all the requirements they will receive an award. What they may not know is that they will also have received a great number of "assets."
Developmental assets, as defined by Search Institute of Minneapolis, Minn., are the positive things that young people need in order to grow up to be healthy, caring and responsible adults. Research has shown that the more assets young people have, the more likely they are to engage in positive behaviors (i.e., volunteering or doing well in school) and the less likely they will engage in at-risk behaviors (alcohol use or violence). These 40 developmental assets fall into eight different categories: support, empowerment, boundaries and expectations, constructive use of time, commitment to learning, positive values, social competencies and positive identity.
Religious awards programs are uniquely designed to build assets in children and youth. Of course, the primary goal of religious awards is to help children grow stronger in faith, but a secondary goal is to help families and faith communities build assets in children.
When young people work alongside counselors, mentors, and religious leaders, and when parents are encouraged to share their faith with their children, the religious awards programs are helping provide the SUPPORT mechanisms in their lives.
When young people design service projects for their congregations and take active roles in reaching out to their communities, the religious awards programs are contributing to youth EMPOWERMENT.
When counselors, mentors, religious leaders, and Scouting leaders have high expectations for young people and take the opportunity to talk about respect, obedience and not only how people should behave but WHY, the religious awards programs are helping instill BOUNDARIES AND EXPECTATIONS.
When young people do independent work at home, attend worship services and youth group and do volunteer service projects for their community, the religious awards programs are helping them make CONSTRUCTIVE USE OF TIME.
When young people are motivated to earn an award, the religious awards programs are strengthening their COMMITMENT TO LEARNING.
When young people articulate their faith and embrace the values of honesty, responsibility, and restraint, the religious awards programs are nurturing POSITIVE VALUES.
When young people talk about choices and learn how their faith impacts their choices, the religious awards programs are improving their SOCIAL COMPETENCIES.
When young people are brought up within a faith community and are valued members of that faith community, the religious awards programs are strengthening their POSITIVE IDENTITY.
The religious awards programs are excellent tools to help young people connect the values that they learn in Scouting with the values taught by their faith community. They are also tools that congregations can use to help build assets in children and youth. Take the time to learn about the religious awards programs. Your children and young people will benefit!
