Our Ministry is to bring the message of Jesus Christ to youth and adults involved in Scouting through faith formation programs and retreats. We reach beyond just those in Scouting and offer some of our programs to all youth! (More...).

Catholic Cub Day 2012

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To: All Cub Scouts, Webelo Scouts, leaders and parents! Join other Catholic Scouting Cub Scouts and families for a day of faith and fun! The Cub Scouts will participate in age-appropriate activities focusing on the “Case for God” The Webelos will participate in their own program: They will learn about and fulfill the requirements for two Saints from our "Footsteps of American Saints Program. " In addition they will work on and fulfill the requirements to earn the Showman Activity Pin. The Saints Patches will be available for purchase at the Trading post and also at the OCS. The Activity Pins are ordered through your Cub Pack or on your own.
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Theme:    CSI: GOD

Date:       Saturday, March 31, 2012

Time:       Program starts at 9:00 am

Registration: starts 8:15 am until 9:00 am

Place:      Cub World at Beaumont

Cub Scout Investigators Need Your Help!

Register online www.catholicscoutingstl.org or with this registration form.

You can Register as an individual or as a Group Pack or Den.

CUB PROGRAM SCHEDULE

8:15 AM to 9:00 AM                 Registration

9:00 AM to 9:40 AM                 Opening & Presentation

9:50 AM to 12:10 AM           3 Activity Sessions *

12:10AM to 1:10 PM               Lunch & Presentation

1:10 PM to 2:40 PM             2 Activity Sessions *

2:40 PM to 3:00 PM                 Closing Ceremony

* Five (5) round-robin activity sessions include:  Duty to God l Crafts l Nature l Games l Field Sports

Webelos Program Schedule

The Webelos Program will run concurrently with the Cub Program Schedule.  During the Activity Sessions, the Webelos will work on the Showman Activity Pin and the American Saint Programs.

Uncover the clues below on how to be part of the CSI Team 4 GOD!

One Leader or Parent is REQUIRED for every 5 Scouts. You can register as group or individual. If you register as a group, your registration will be listed with the name of the person who registered. Please check in as a group.

EARLY REGISTRATION BONUS: Register & pay on or before March 12,   2012 @ $6.00 for each Scout & each leader or parent.

Registration Fee AFTER March 12, 2012, and on the day of the event is $8.00 for each Scout & leader or parent.

Walk-in’s welcome, but advance registration encouraged!

Bring: filled water bottle, warm clothes, extra shoes and a morning snack.

Bring money for the store because we have “cool stuff” for sale!

An optional hot dog meal can be purchased at $2.00 per person.

Lunch is “Stone Soup” drink, condiments, bowls, utensils, are provided.

Bring a vegetable for the stone soup! Each participant should bring the following ingredients:

                        Last name begins with the letter Please bring this ingredient:

                       A    through    H                                   1 rib of celery

                        I     through    M                                 1 medium onion

                       N    through    S                                        1 carrot

                       T    through    Z                                 1 medium potato

  Register online www.catholicscoutingstl.org or with this registration form.

  You can Register as an individual or as a Group Pack or Den.

Scout Sunday Prayer Service

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"A Scout is Reverent" - The Scout Sunday Prayer service will be held on February 5, 2012 at the Cathedral Basilica of Saint Louis, in the Central West End. The Prayer service is where many of the Catholic unit awards and other faith building awards for the scouts are given out, and will be a very memorable and beautiful event.
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Scout Sunday Prayer Service

Some Comments from last year's Prayer Service

"Great prayer service Sunday”  

“Today was beautiful at the New Cathedral”

“My favorite part of the entire ceremony was when one of the special needs recipients reached out to embrace the bishop who promptly hugged him back.”

  • The 2011 program is attached with all the scouts, adults and units listed. If you want a hard copy, let us know we have several leftover!
  • The St. Louis Post-Dispatch ran two photos in the newspapers, but are featuring four photos on its website: 

            http://www.stltoday.com/news/multimedia/image_cb42e20e-9847-5d96-9315-5c31b9cb0c82.html

            http://www.stltoday.com/news/multimedia/image_0ca687f3-5065-58ac-bea7-bfc222c600ee.html

            http://www.stltoday.com/news/multimedia/image_7263ca8e-dbb5-5b52-9b64-e024e289cf4f.html

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2012 Scout Sunday Prayer Service

Date: February 5, 2012 – 2:30 p.m. (Arrive no later than 2:00 p.m.!)

Place: Cathedral Basilica of Saint Louis (on Lindell Blvd.)

All Scouts who have earned the Ad Altare Dei and the Pope Pius XII awards will be presented the award at the Cathedral.

All Archdiocesan Catholic Committee on Scouting, BSA and National Catholic Committee on Scouting, BSA Unit awards will be presented at the Cathedral. 

The adult St. George award will also be presented at the Cathedral.

Please read the helpful hints for Scout Sunday in your Parish.

Download the attached Bulletin insert for more information.

Click the link below for pictures

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Presentation Sunday

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Presentation Sunday Prayer Service March 4, 2012 Girl Scouts and all girls who have completed the faith building program, either the Mary, the First Disciple Faith Formation Award program and The Spirit Alive Faith Formation Award Program will be presented with the award on Presentation Sunday.
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Date: March 4, 2012 – Services start at 2:30 p.m. (Be there no later than 2:00 p.m.)

Place: Cathedral Basilica of Saint Louis (on Lindell Blvd.)

Catholic Girl Scouts

100 Anniversary Patch Program

Commemorate 100 years of Girl Scouting!

Encourage Catholic girls to explore the rich traditions of their Catholic faith and Girl Scouting.  

http://www.nccgscf.org/index.htm

Opportunities - Leadership and Service

Listed below are service opportunities for youth. If you would like to add a service opportunity to this page, please fill out the form at the bottom of the page, and click Save. We'll review your submission and post it to this page.

  • St. Patrick Center Pot O' Gold Kettle Drive

WHAT: 9th Annual Pot O’ Gold Kettle Drive

WHEN: Friday, March 16, 2012, 9:00am-6:00pm & Saturday, March 17, 2012, 9:00am-6:00pm

WHERE: St. Louis area Schnucks locations

DETAILS: Become a POG team captain and adopt a St. Louis area Schnucks location near your
home, school, office or church. Organize a small group of volunteers—your family, friends,
co-workers—to monitor the stand on March 9 and 10. Or…become a POG volunteer to
help monitor a St. Louis area Schnucks location on March 9 and/or 10. Ask your family,
friends and co-workers to help out, too! St. Patrick Center will provide St. Patrick’s Day
beads to distribute to each donor who adds money to the Pot O’ Gold.

CONTACT: To sign up as a Team Captain or volunteer, contact Kristen Bracken at 314.802.0681 or
kbracken@stpatrickcenter.org.
To host a stand at any site—including your office—through your company or organization,
contact Katie Joseph at 314.802.1976 or kjoseph@stpatrickcenter.org.

The Pot O’ Gold Kettle Drive is an event to benefit St. Patrick Center.
OUR WORK: St. Patrick Center is the largest provider of homeless services in Missouri with 28
programs serving more than 9,000 persons annually who are homeless or at risk of becoming homeless.
St. Patrick Center helps individuals and families move from homelessness to independence in a
measurable, cost-effective manner. See the attached flyer for more information!

ONGOING VOLUNTEER OPPORTUNITIES AROUND THE ST. LOUIS ARCHDIOCESE

  • Shrine of Our Lady of the Snows, Hwy. 15, Belleville, Ill.-Seeking volunteers throughout the year for events, programs (618) 394-6290, www.snows.org.
  • Heartland Enriching Life- Hospice volunteers for families (314)-453-0990.
  • Newborns in Need- Eastern Missouir Chapter meets first Saturday of each month, Autumn View Gardens of Schuetz Road., 11210 Schuetz Rd., Creve Coeur, 1-4 p.m. to knit/crochet/sew for premature and older babies www.newbornsinneed.org, (636)-227-0247.
  • St. Joseph Health Center-St. Charles and St. Joseph Hospital West, Lake St. Louis, information (636) 947-5466, St. Charles,(636) -625-7738, Lake St. Louis, www.ssmstjosephwest.com.
  • Feed My People-Seeks volunteers to work in help center, food pantry, and the thrift ttore, (314)- 631-4900, Monday-Friday, 9 a.m.-3 p.m. and Saturday 9 a.m.-1 p.m., High Ridge (636)-677-9885, Tuesday-Friday, 9 a.m.-2:30 p.m., Saturday 9 a.m.-1 p.m.

Encounter Weekend for Girls!

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" Game On" Get in the Game.... Come join us for a Fun weekend with Friends!
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What: A weekend to have fun with your faith and friends! 

Come enjoy live music, a tantalizing menu, and faith-filled fun.

Who:   Catholic Girl Scouts and all girls – 7th through 12th grade during the 2012-2013 school year.

            Separate program for high school girls.

When:  August 17-19, 2012. Check in Friday 6:00pm - 7:00pm.  Ends Sunday at Noon.

Where:  Camp Fiddlecreek, located in Gray Summit, MO

Cost:   Early bird registration $50.00 by July 15th, $55.00 after July 15th. 

            This price includes lodging, meals, cool T-shirt and fun!

Youth Staff:  We are looking for high school and college age girls who are in touch with their faith and desire to help plan and guide the youth on this retreat.  You will be part of the planning team, attend planning sessions and have fun.  Early bird registration $50.00 by July 15th, $55.00 after July 15th, includes lodging, meals, T-shirt and a great leadership experience.

Join the Youth Staff FB Page: https://www.facebook.com/groups/230519423639481/

Adult Staff:  We need adults to help throughout the weekend.  All adults must be in compliance with the Archdiocesan requirements.  $40 per person to cover lodging, meals and a T-shirt.

Medical forms: Adults and Youth-Please complete the medical forms and return with your registration.

                           The forms are attached below.

Catholic Program Workshop!

Interested in learning more about the Catholic Scouting Programs?

  • Join us for a free informational training session!
  • Saturday, April 28, 2012
  • 9:00 am -2:30 pm
  • Donuts, coffee and pizza and drinks provided
  • Optional Emblem Counselor training 2:30-4:20 pm
  • RSVP to jennifertrousdale@archstl.org or by calling 314-792-7613
  • more information ....open the flyer attached!

Sharing the Spirit Celebration 2012

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An evening of celebrating, faith sharing, prayer, fun, and food. Bring your workbook and all project-related materials. Required for all The Spirit Alive recipients.

Date: February 16, 2012

Time: 7:00pm - 9:00pm

Place: Cardinal Rigali Center - Kenrick Board Room, Museum Room, and Chapel

Required for all Spirit Alive participants!

"I now know how important the gifts are, and if you let them fill you, you will become closer to God.” 

“I learned to be more open, to take risks and to have courage.”

“I understand how the Holy Spirit works in my life, and I am willing to share with anyone who asks.”

These are a few of the comments girls made about this year’s The Spirit Alive program, one of the eight faith-building programs sponsored by the Office of Catholic Scouting.  The Spirit Alive program, open to all girls in high school, is designed to help girls grow in their awareness of the Holy Spirit.  They learn how the Holy Spirit has manifested itself in the history of the people of God and the ways in which the Holy Spirit enlivens their own spirituality.  The program’s emphasis is on prayer, study of Scripture and documents of Vatican II, and service to others. 

After the girls complete the program, they attend an evening of faith sharing called “Sharing the Spirit”, and they receive their awards on Presentation Sunday at the Cathedral Basilica.  As one girl remarked about The Spirit Alive program, “It’s a great way to refresh your faith and remember how much you love being so close to God.”

Click here for more about Spirit Alive Faithbuilding Program

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