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 Program Workshop

Attention....Scout leaders...Catholic Programs Workshop for Cub, Boy and Venture Scout programs!

Are you interested in learning more about the Catholic Programs?

WHAT:  Find out more about all of the awards and recognition programs that can be  earned such as the Archbishop and Chaplain awards, the Pope Paul VI award, the Bronze Pelican and the St. George Award. In addition, we will touch on awards such as the Duty to God, Gold Medallions, Scouter Development, Saints, Rosary and Pope John Paul II patch activities and more!!! Get the full “scoop” on how to fill out the applications and find out what to do in your annual program to compete with the other quality Catholic units!

WHO: Any adults interested in learning more.

WHERE: Cardinal Rigali Center, 20 Archbishop May Dr, St. Louis, MO 63119

WHEN: Saturday, April 28, 2012

TIME:  9:00 a.m. - 2:30 p.m.

OPTIONAL: Religious Emblem Counselor Training held for the Ad Altare Dei and Pope Pius XII from 2:30 p.m. - 4:30 p.m.

COST:   FREE!!!!  (Donuts and coffee, Pizza and drinks provided)

RSVP:  Please let us know if you are coming to assist us with our planning.  However, walk-ins are welcome!

CONTACT: For more information or to register, e-mail Jennifertrousdale@archstl.org  or call the Office of Catholic Scouting at (314)-792-7613 or 792-7608.

Click on the link below to print the flyer.

Religious Emblem Counselor Training

Emblem Training is only required for the Ad Altare Dei and Pope Pius XII Programs; however, the training covers all of the Catholic faithbuilding programs, if the group wants the information. We are in the  process of developing an online training program to make it more convient for the busy volunteers.We hope to have the online training up and going by late spring. If you would like to get started this spring, I encourage you to attend the April 16th training listed below. The training will be held right after the Catholic Programs Workshop down the hall on the 3rd floor.

Training Date: April 28, 2012 2:30 pm - 4:30 pm

ONLINE TRAINING WILL BE AVAILABLE SOON! FOR MORE INFORMATION CALL 314-792-7608

Cardinal Rigali Center, 20 Archbishop May Drive, Catholic Youth Apostolate Conference Room, 3rd Floor.

To register call 314-792-7613 or 792-7608 or email Ann Lederman - Please give your name, parish name, and phone number or email.

Encounter Weekend

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Encounter the Hero Within!
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Avengers of the Faith!  JC Universe!

Defeating the devil since 33 A.D.

Don't miss out.....Save the Date! 

September 21-23, 2012

Theme:  JC Universe – Encounter the Hero Within

What:  A weekend of camping and outdoor fun with friends, challenging games, hiking, and Activity Stations in the woods.  We’ll have AWESOME Live Praise and Worship Music, and Eucharistic Adoration and Reconciliation on Saturday evening.  The weekend concludes on Sunday with an Outdoor Mass & breakfast.

Did you know?  This weekend can be used to fulfill the Retreat for Ad Altare Dei & Pope Pius but is for every scout.  We run two separate programs, one for grade school scouts and one for high school Scouts.  Troops and Crews will be mixed with other Troops and Crews for the Activity Stations.

SAVE…Early Registration Cost:   

 $25 per scout and Adult if received by August 24th

 $30 per person after August 24th

Online, e-mail, mail, fax or drop off registration with your payment to O.C.S.

Don’t miss out!  All payments must be received prior to the Encounter weekend.

Registrations accepted through 9/18.  Need-based scholarships available.

We Provide:  Lunch Saturday & Breakfast Sunday

You Provide:  Camping gear & all other meals at your campsite

You Get:  Awesome t-shirt, patch & more!     

What to Bring:  Medical forms, copy of unit roster for us, money for Trading Post and Friday night hot dog sales

What’s for Sale?  Spectacular Trading Post items! 

Bring cash, check, or charge!  Hot dogs & soda for sale Friday.

Arrive anytime after 4pm.

Check in at Emerson upon arrival. 

Friday BBQ starts at 8pm.

 Program Fun starts at 9pm.

 High School & College Age Staff Needed:

Go to www.registration.stlyouth.org to be part of the planning and the awesome weekend!

Leaders & Adults:   

We are offering a Two-4-One program just for you!!  Come join us on Saturday from 9am-3:30pm for the Scouter Development Training Program!  Your scouts will be out during this time on the Activity Stations led by our adult and high school youth staff.  If you attended last year, each year is different!  The Scouter Development program fulfills a requirement for local and national quality unit awards.  Plus lunch will be provided for you at no charge! If you do not have Scouts attending the weekend, you can still come to the Scouter Development, the cost is $10 and includes lunch. Why not come and see what we have to offer?

CALLING all Challenge Course Instructors:

We need your help on Saturday

Contact Jim Schneider at Schneider.jcs@gmail.com if you can help

Catholic Program Workshop!

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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 Christ's Love..Alll Over the World! Come join us for Mass and the Dinner Auction!

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Join us..... for the upcoming.....

Office of Catholic Scouting, Catholic Committee on Scouting, BSA Appreciation Dinner Auction and Mass

Who: Committee members, spouses, priests, religious,

seminarians, volunteers and friends in gratitude for all of your support

Where: Cardinal Rigali Center

When: Sunday, April 22, 2012

Time: 5:00 p.m. Mass with Dinner Auction following

Special Recognition: Trail Blazer, Quality Diocese Award and ICCS

Speakers: YOU are the Speakers– Share your stories!

RSVP: Jennifertrousdale@archstl.org or 314-792-7613 by April 9th

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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Register Online

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.

 

Register online! 

Adolescent Depression and Suicide

Adolescent Depression and Suicide

lead by CHADS Coalition for Mental Health

 If you are anything like me, when I started as a youth minister I had little training and little knowledge of what I was getting into.  I knew I loved God and wanted to share His Love with teenagers, but I wasn’t fully prepared to deal with teens facing depression and suicide.  I was lucky to have good people and resources to help me along the way. 

The Office of Youth  Ministry wants to be one of those people to help you along the way.   We will be hosting a presentation on Adolescent Depression and Suicide lead by CHADS Coalition for Mental Health.  We have attached the flyer to this email.  We will be having two presentations, so you can come with what works best for your schedule.  The date is Tuesday, April 24th, and the times are at 2:00 p.m. or 7:00 p.m.  The presentation will last approximately 90 minutes, leaving 15 minutes for questions.

 If you would like more information on CHADS, check out their website: http://www.chadscoalition.org/

 Also, please invite all your adult volunteers and core members to come to and share this email with them.  Finally, please RSVP your estimated number to me, so that we can make sure we have enough resources to hand out. tomlancia@archstl.org

Share the attached flyer to help us spread the word!

Footsteps of American Saints-Venerable Michael McGivney

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Footsteps of American Saints - Venerable Michael McGivney

The goal of this activity is to share the lives of several saints so that the youth might relate to what these people have done and maybe look to these individuals as role models.

How to start

  • Read about Father McGivney. You can find the answers to these questions on www.fathermcgivney.org/mcg/en/life/index.html. Feel free to use other resources.
  • 1st - 5th Grades - Complete 3 requirements and 2 activities.
    6th - 12th Grades - Complete 4 requirements and 3 activities.

Requirements

  • Where and when was he born and how long did he live?
  • Together with your family say the Fr. McGivney prayer. (see back panel)
  • Fr. McGivney has often been described as a “humble parish priest”.  Visit with a parish priest and discuss with him what he most enjoys about being a parish priest and what he finds most difficult.
  • What is Father McGivney known for (major accomplishment)?
  • Learn about the Knights of Columbus at www.kofc.org . Invite an officer of a local K of C Council to speak to your group.  Alternatively attend an event sponsored by the K of C with your unit.

Activities

  • Draw the logo of the Knights of Columbus and color it in.  Explain what Charity, Unity, Fraternity and Patriotism mean.
  • Fr. McGivney worked closely with young people, holding catechism class. Meet with the Catechism organizer in your parish and assist in one or more Catechism classes.
  • Fr. McGivney founded a total abstinence society to fight alcoholism. Find out more about his abstinence society and discuss it with your parents and unit members. Then write and take an abstinence pledge (contract) wherein you promise not to consume any alcohol before the age of 21.
  • Discuss with your family what Christian charity is. Pick one way in which your family can do one good deed of generous service to your neighbors and do it with your family.
  • Organize your group to do a charitable activity through your parish or Knights of Columbus Council.

Requirements for Adults

  1. Assist the youth with this Footsteps of American Saints activity
  2. Share your thoughts with the youth about this Saint.
  3. Review the youth requirements after they have completed the activity.
  4. Fill out the application for this activity and send it along with the fee to the NCCS
 

For more information about this Saint, check out the websites below.

The answers to the requirements can be found here.

Answers to Requirements

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