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Scouting in Catholic Church
Conference Overview
• Four daily components
explored in program:
– 1) Faith Formation
– 2) Catechism of the Catholic Church
– 3) National Catholic Committee on Scouting –
Its Mission and Programs
– 4) Youth Ministry – Renewing the Vision
1. Faith Formation
• Four aspects covered under this topic:
Leadership, Holiness, Conversion and Worship
• Format: bible readings, reflection (based on
probing questions, and small group discussion)
2. Catechism of Catholic Church
• Conference priest/advisor facilitates discussion
of Church catechism
• Major topics:
– 1) Creed/Church
– 2) Revelation/Scripture
– 3) Morality/Ethics
– 4) Liturgy/Sacraments
3. NCCS Mission and Programs
• Presentations and discussions on
how NCCS supports Catholic
scouting programs
• Examples: religious emblem
programs, religious activities, retreats,
St. George Trek, adult and unit
recognition, Priesthood Sunday,
Scout Sunday
4. Youth Ministry
• Discussion, readings, reflection
from “Renewing the Vision”
booklet teaches faith formation
from a Youth Minister’s point
of view.
• Major topics: advocacy/leadership
development, evangelization, justice and
service, pastoral care, community life,
prayer and worship.
Additional Activities/Opportunities
• Daily Mass at outdoor Catholic chapel (with crews
starting and ending their mountain treks)
• Scouting in Catholic Church program is offered as part of
Philmont’s “Relationships Week” (inter-faith dialog
with our religious traditions)
• Wednesday is “free” day to explore scenery at Philmont
and Cimarron, NM with family
Reasons to Attend
• Learn how scouting can be a Catholic Youth Ministry
program and how to promote Catholic scouting in local
Dioceses and Councils).
• Build a network of fellow scouters engaged in Catholic
Scouting (religious and lay participants with varying
experiences in scouting and the Catholic faith).
• Explore scenic Philmont Training
Center in Cimarron, New Mexico.
• Enjoy a memorable family experience
(participants are encouraged to bring
family members; excellent programs for every age).
Adults Participating in
Conference
Course is designed for:
• Clergy and Religious
• Youth Ministers
• Regional Chaplains
• Diocesan and Council
Chaplains and Chairmen
• Religious Emblems Counselors
• Members of Diocesan Catholic Committees
• BSA Staff Advisers
• Anyone interested in Catholic scouting
Conference Attendees Typically Include:
• Laity, clergy, religious, youth ministers, Scout
executives, members of the Council/District,
vocation directors, youth ministry directors,
CYO directors, pastors, scoutmasters, charter
organization reps, regional and diocesan
committee chairs,
chaplains, and
Catholic committee
members
Fees for Participating
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Participant category
Conference
Spouse
Ages 14-20
Ages 6-13
Age 5 and under
Fees (2013)
$495
$350
$295
$195
$95
• Fee covers all meals and lodging (beginning with supper
on Sunday and ending with breakfast Saturday), training
materials, and family programs.
• Optional programs may be extra
(bus tours, handicraft supplies, and
Cimarron, NM museum visits).
Jerusalem Cross
• Upon completing conference, attendees may earn the
Jerusalem Cross (somewhat akin to “Catholic Wood
Badge”), if they:
• Develop and deliver a mission project serving
community in one of these four areas:
1) Leadership Development, Advocacy
2) Catechesis, Evangelization
3) Pastoral Care, Justice & Service
4) Prayer and Worship, Community Life
• Upon project completion, submit three
letters of testimony:
– Self-evaluation of mission project.
– Letter from an ecclesiastical representative.
– Letter from someone who benefited from project.
NCCS Contact Information
• For more information
about the program:
• National Catholic
Committee on Scouting®
BSA
1325 W. Walnut Hill Ln.
Irving, TX 75015-2079
www.nccs-bsa.org