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Scouting/Religious Medals
The National Catholic Committee on Scouting has had the responsibility for nearly 70 years to promote and guide cooperative contacts between the authorities of the Catholic Church and the Boy Scouts of America in the United States. The Scouting program is recognized as an integral part of the total youth ministry at the diocesan level.
Gail Lavenburg serves as the Boy/Cub Scout Parish Member Representative for Holy Family. She works with Scouts at Holy Family to help them obtain their religious emblems. For more information on the programs offered at Holy Family, e-mail her at religiousmedals@holyfamily.com Or call the parish office at 436-9200.
Following are the religious medals that can be obtained through Scouting and the Catholic Church:
CUB SCOUTS
The “Light of Christ” program develops a personal relationship with Jesus Christ, as a real person and his friend. This type of relationship will help him to better understand and appreciate Christ’s lover and concern for him. Must be a registered Tiger or Wolf Scout of the Catholic faith. Requirements must be completed before starting the third grade.
The “Parvuli Dei” program is to help young boys explore a wide range of activities in order to discover the presence of God in their daily lives as members of their family and parish, and also to develop a good positive self-image through the contributions they can make to the group or community. Must be a registered Bear or Webelos Scout (third through fifth grade) of the Catholic faith.
BOY SCOUTS
The “Ad Altare Dei” program fosters the total personal and spiritual growth of each young person by encouraging him to actively live out his Catholic Christian faith. The program is organized in chapters based on the sacraments. Must be a registered Boy Scout (13 -14 years old and completed the sixth grade) of the Catholic faith.
The “Pope Pius XII” program is to help Catholic Scouts and Venturers more fully develop a Christian way of life within a faith community. They explore the inner self, secular community and church community to fully understand their primary vocation of giving witness to the Gospel of Christ. Must be a registered Boy Scout (recommended 16-18 years old) of the Catholic Faith.
GIRL SCOUTS and CAMP FIRE RELIGIOUS MEDALS
The “Family of God” program is to help children explore a wide range of activities to discover the presence of God in their daily lives as members of their family and parish. Must be a registered Girl Scout or Camp Fire member (7 – 9 years old) of the Catholic faith.
The “I Live My Faith” program activities focus on developing awareness within the individual of her/his potential as a growing person, a friend, a member of her family, a citizen and a participant in the community of faith. Must be a registered Girl Scout or Camp Fire member (9-11 years old) of the Catholic faith.
"Mary, The First Disciple" (Marian Medal) program actively involves the participants in an understanding of Mary as the model of openness and spirituality – a woman of the Church. Must be a registered Girl Scout or Camp Fire member (12-15 years old) of the Catholic faith.
The "Spirit Alive" program will help the youth discover how the Holy Spirit moves within our lives, calling them to a greater participation in the church. During the course of this program, the scripture will be explored in order to better understand God's Message. The activities in this program will help in developing a stronger prayer life so they can better understand their own mission as disciples of Jesus. Must be a registered Girl Scout or Camp Fire member (high school in the senior level of Girl Scouts or Camp Fire) of the Catholic faith.