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2009 AD ALTARE DEI RELIGIOUS AWARD TRAINING Catholic Committee on Scouting Allentown Diocese Minsi Trails Council http://www.minsiccos.com Bill Brodniak [email protected] AD ALTARE DEI AWARD Eligibility: the Scout Application/Approval form signed A registered Boy Scout of Catholic faith 13 and 14 years old Active member of Troop for 6 months Completed 6th grade before starting the program AD ALTARE DEI AWARD Eligibility: the Counselor Program Intent form signed and submitted to local CCoS A registered member of BSA in good standing Be of the Catholic faith Completed the Diocesan program “Protecting God’s Children” http://www.allentowndiocese.org/ follow links for Protection of Youth and Protecting God’s Children Completed BSA Youth Protection training http://www.scouting.org/myscouting/elearning.aspx AD ALTARE DEI AWARD Counselor attributes INTERESTED UNDERSTANDING OPEN FLEXIBLE AND CREATIVE LIKEABLE SENSE OF HUMOR KNOWLEDGEABLE COMMUNICATE SPIRITUAL SENSITIVE OBSERVANT AD ALTARE DEI AWARD Help Purpose of the award Catholic Scouts of the Roman Rite develop a fully Christian way of life in the faith community Program is organized in chapters based on the seven Sacraments which are a primary means toward spiritual growth AD ALTARE DEI AWARD Program Requirements Use of a Catholic Bible is required St. Joseph version of New American Bible used in program preparation Scout should be advancing in Scouting (not mandatory) Regular participation in Sunday worship Involved in formal religious education program Complete ALL requirements in AAD manual All sections must be completed and signed off Attend annual Catholic Scout Retreat Weekend Successfully complete AAD Board of Review (last weekend in April) Program designed to be completed in 6-8 months [start beginning of school year] AAD BOARD OF REVIEW AD ALTARE DEI AWARD Board of Review Does he have a better understanding of his Christian commitment? Has he learned to understand, support, and apply Christian principles to the problems of our day? Has he thought about his vocation in life: a vocation to the priesthood, religious life, marriage, or single life? How has his relationship with his Church grown? What is his attitude toward Scouting and the ideals of the program? How does his relationship between Scouting and the Church compare? Has the Scout grown in his understanding and living out of his faith? (faith growth) AD ALTARE DEI AWARD Award Presentation The religious emblem will be presented to the Scout at the annual Youth Recognition Ceremony Sunday The after Mother’s Day in May religious knot or device should be presented at a Troop Court of Honor AD ALTARE DEI AWARD Counselor’s role: Delivering the Program Use the AAD Counselor Guide Facilitate (keep moving and on track) the general discussions Review the chapters prior to meeting Anticipate questions or stumbling areas Hold regular meetings & schedule projects Use of a check-off worksheet helps keep track of progress Review progress of each chapter & sign off AD ALTARE DEI AWARD Counselor’s role: Guiding the Scout Help the Scout experience Christ’s deep love for them as individuals (not dependent on their behavior) Help the Scout go beyond the surface answers of childhood Encourage greater participation of Catholic Scouts in the religious programs of the Church Promote the Spiritual component of Scouting within the parish and unit. (A Scout is Reverent) Help create an atmosphere conducive to the development of religious vocations. AD ALTARE DEI AWARD Scout’s Roles and Responsibilities: Attend regular meetings. If Scout misses more than two meetings…….. Work through the AAD Scout Manual with Counselor using a Bible where appropriate Stay on task and schedule Make the program a priority Be prepared to share experiences at BOR Attend Catholic Scout Retreat AD ALTARE DEI AWARD Parent’s Role Support the Religious Emblems Counselor in her/his role Support your son as he shares lessons with the family Make the program a priority AD ALTARE DEI AWARD Section Sections 1: Introduction Chapter 1: Sacraments and Sacraments in Our Daily Life Section 2: The Sacraments of Initiation Chapter 2: Baptism Chapter 3: Confirmation Chapter 4: Eucharist AD ALTARE DEI AWARD Section Sections 3: Sacraments of Healing Chapter 5: Reconciliation Chapter 6: Anointing of the Sick Section 4: Sacraments of Service (Commitment) Chapter 7: Holy Orders Chapter 8: Marriage AD ALTARE DEI AWARD AAD Chapter make-up: A. Life Experiences B. Activity C. Interrelate Sacraments with life experience and faith knowledge Faith Response Focus on experiences within the life of the Scout and begins to examine them Application and summary – experiences leading to growth of faith Scoutmaster sign-off Scout keeping the SM up-to-date on his personal growth – more than one chapter at a time is permitted AD ALTARE DEI AWARD No changes permitted Additional requirements may not be added Puzzles – don’t allow Scouts to skip ahead – they are part of the chapter material AD ALTARE DEI AWARD Open “The Good Book” Internet sites with Scripture passages for the day – sometimes with reflections www.dailygospel.org www.ewtn.com www.usccb.org www.daily-word-of-life.com www.wau.org www.wordofgod.ca AD ALTARE DEI AWARD Exodus 20:1-17 Book Chapter Verses Now match a numbered Column A ‘Scripture Passage’ with a Column B ‘Literary Form’, plus is the Scripture Passage from the Old Testament (OT) or from the New Testament (NT) Column A 1) 2) 3) 4) Exodus 20:1-17 (OT or NT) Genesis 5:1-24 (OT or NT) Luke 15:11-31 (OT or NT) Acts 6:1-7 (OT or NT) Column B a. b. c. d. e. History Poetry Genealogy Law parable AD ALTARE DEI AWARD Chapter 1: Sacraments and Sacramentals in our daily life A. Goal: recognize the signs of faith and their importance Question: What is a Sacrament and why should it be important to me? Life Experience: Scouting symbols & signs Common life symbols & signs Symbols of our Christian life Sacraments: celebrating / encountering Jesus through symbols and words Sacraments originated with Jesus’ words and actions AD ALTARE DEI AWARD Chapter 1. Sacramentals Objects: pictures, statues, ……. Actions: genuflections, ….. Places: Rome, …… Practices: Retreats, …. C. Faith response Homilies – tough to complete, you may want to read Gospel at end of meeting then remind them to make a note or two about homily Scoutmaster minutes – skits AD ALTARE DEI AWARD Sacraments of Initiation: Baptism, Confirmation, & Eucharist Chapter 2. Baptism Goal: Baptism is the start of his life in Christ and a covenant of union with God Question: How does Baptism relate to my daily life? What does it mean to be initiated into a group? Scouts’ expectations and responsibilities Christians’ expectations and responsibilities Scout discovers that many of the responsibilities accepted at Baptism are fulfilled in Scouting AD ALTARE DEI AWARD Baptism Signs and symbols – Water Hebrews cross Jordan river Crossing desert (death – sin) into promised land (life) Death: Noah’s flood, Pharaoh’s army, typhoon Life: Water from rock, rain for crops, drink Is your Faith in God an active part of your daily life – visible to others as a guiding light. Bible practice [C] Prayer Service (pg 16, Counselor’s Guide) AD ALTARE DEI AWARD Chapter 3. Confirmation A. Goal: Discover the role of the Holy Spirit in his daily Christian life Questions: What is the Spirit? How should the Spirit affect our daily life? Confirmation: sign of one’s total openness to the Spirit of God – it’s action through his life Examine: The presence, power, effect of team and Scouting spirit Spirit in the early Church Power of the Holy Spirit within the Church and their daily lives AD ALTARE DEI AWARD Confirmation First Class Scout Teach younger Scouts Skills – give a good example - Live the Scout Spirit Confirmed Catholic Take leadership role teach others about Christ – give good example Live the Christian Spirit >B4: Find an Eagle Scout – important witness! >Service Project: Scout lists gifts and talents – use these to help others – not meant to be overburdening, but not busy work. >Prayer Service: C2, page 24 (pg 20 in Counselor’s guide) AD ALTARE DEI AWARD Chapter 4. Eucharist Goal: explore how Eucharist unites Christian past, strengthens him for present and future Questions: How does the Eucharist give me strength? Do you feel it is easy to follow Christ? To live as He would want you to do? Do not focus on Mass – focus on sacrificial meal Example: ‘family’ gatherings Last Supper AD ALTARE DEI AWARD Eucharist B1: Feeding Miracles: not extraordinary occurrences, ordinary occurrences that became extraordinary Experience different Eucharist or meal settings They have the power within themselves to make the Eucharist meal more enjoyable, meaningful, and personal AD ALTARE DEI AWARD Sacraments of healing: Reconciliation & Anointing of the Sick Chapter 5. Reconciliation Goal: grow in understanding God’s unconditional love. Questions: Counselor's guide pg 28 Need to present positive view of Sacrament Sin: no such thing as a private sin – not just God vs Me – all sin effects my personal attitude towards others AD ALTARE DEI AWARD Reconciliation Forgiveness in our lives: How does it compare to the Bible stories of ‘the Good Thief’ or ‘the Prodigal Son’ “Our Father” skit Reconciliation (penance) – of a nature to promote healing and change (reform) in the sinner B4: Private discussion with Counselor Prayer Service: celebration of God’s forgiving nature AD ALTARE DEI AWARD Chapter 6. Anointing the Sick Goal: grow in understanding the Church’s ministry to the sick, and the Christian attitude toward suffering and illness Questions: Why do you think God permits sickness & injury? How do we as a Faith community experience this Sacrament? Example: Scout reflects on sickness and injury. How did Jesus minister to sick? AD ALTARE DEI AWARD Anointing the Sick Attend healing service, an anointing of the sick Assumes the presence of a praying community *** All Sacraments are Community Events *** Service project: one month helping others – should be some personal interaction AD ALTARE DEI AWARD Sacraments of Service (Commitment): Marriage and Holy Orders Chapter 7. Holy Orders Goal: how ordination helps individuals grow in holiness and witness God’s love Examine: Scout Slogan, “Do a Good Turn Daily,” and someone who lives it Call, selection, and mission of apostles Interview a bishop, priest, or deacon (scheduling!) Could do as a group Suggest that questions are prepared prior to meeting Serra Club can provide contacts with seminarians AD ALTARE DEI AWARD Chapter 8. Marriage Goal: Investigate how marriage helps spouses to grow in holiness and witness Christ’s love Scout example: Concept of teamwork Biblical foundations of marriage Interview married couple (parents) St Paul frequently parallels relationships husband and wife to relationship between Christ and His Church CATHOLIC SCOUT RESOURCES National Catholic Committee on Scouting http://www.nccs-bsa.org CATHOLIC SCOUT RESOURCES Allentown Diocese http://www.allentowndiocese.org CATHOLIC SCOUT RESOURCES Minsi Trails Catholic Committee on Scouting http://www.minsiccos.com CATHOLIC SCOUT RESOURCES P.R.A.Y. http://www.praypub.org AD ALTARE DEI AWARD Congratulations! _______________________ has completed the Ad Altare Dei Award Counselor Training October 5, 2009 ________________________________ Bill Brodniak, Catholic Committee on Scouting Allentown Diocese