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General Information

The Catholic Committee on Scouting, BSA was formed in the 1950's to oversee the development of a spiritual presence in the activities of the Boy Scout programs. Visit that National Catholic Committee for Scouting Page for more information.

The St. Louis Archdiocese, through its parishes and schools, is the largest single sponsor of Scouts in the St. Louis area.

In 2006 we sponsored:

  • 105 Catholic Cub Packs, with 5032 registered scouts and 2561 registered adults.
  • 93 Catholic Troops, with 2384 registered scouts and 1814 registered adults.
  • 32 Catholic Venture Crews, with 625 registered scouts and 324 registered adults.

We are always looking for new members with new ideas, so if you are interested in joining the committee, complete the membership application and return it to the Office of Catholic Scouting.

In addition to the membership application, the Archdiocesan requirements must be fulfilled.

If you want to know more about us call 314-792-7608.

Committee membership requirements:

  • Must have completed and have records on file at your Parish regarding the Archdiocese; please click on the links to print the forms.
  • "Protecting God's Children" program as well as having a Missouri Background Check, done every 2 years...

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  • Worker Registration Form, one time only if you provide a copy of your social security card and driver's license along with the form.
  • In addition, you must have read, signed and returned to your parish the Code of Ethical Conduct.

These are Archdiocesan requirements that the Catholic Youth Apostolate Office fully supports.

The Catholic Youth Apostolate asks that each Committee member reads the Volunteer Letter and completes the Leadership Survey so we know you are in compliance with Archdiocesan requirements.

MEMBERS: Please visit the CCS Members' Page.

National Catholic Committee on Scouting, BSA

National Catholic Committee on Scouting PatchThe National Catholic Committee on Scouting (NCCS) is a church committee of concerned Catholic lay people and clergy who see as their mission the constructive use of the program of the Boy Scouts of America as a viable form of youth ministry with the Catholic youth of our nation.

The committee, which is advisory to the Boy Scouts of America, seeks to sustain and strengthen the relationship between BSA and the Catholic Church in the United States.

Through interaction and dialogue with the Secretariat on the Laity and Family Life (the formal connection between youth ministry in the United States and the United States Conference of Catholic Bishops), NCCS works cooperatively with various other groups involved in youth ministry in the United States.

Quick Links to National Program Information:

Adult Awards and Emblem Training

Please visit the Adult Awards and Emblem Counselors pages for more information about Catholic Scouting Awards for Adults and Emblem Adult Counseling.

Catholic Committee Information