TRC Catholic Committee on Scouting

SUNDAY MASS OBLIGATION

Father Gerard Gentleman, Diocesan Scouting Chaplain, has asked that Catholic Scouts, leaders and parents be reminded that attendance at Sunday Mass is a vital part of their faith life.
Plans should be made to attend Sunday Mass during or after any camping trip or scouting activity. Participation in a scouting activity does NOT excuse a scout, parent or leader from this obligation.

SUNDAY MASS AT

CUB PARENT WEEKENDS and SUMMER CAMP

“A scout is reverent.” For those attending Cub Parent Weekends during the summer at Schiff Scout Reservation, Mass will be offered on Saturday evening at 7:30 pm at the Catholic Chapel.

Mass will also be offered at Onteora Scout Reservation, please consult the camp program for time and location.

EAGLE SCOUT LETTER

The Most Rev. William F. Murphy, Bishop of Rockville Centre, is pleased to send a letter of congratulations to all Catholic Scouts upon their reception of Eagle Scout Rank. The Catholic Committee also presents a certificate and special patch to Eagle recipients. Court of Honor Chairs are asked to send a letter indicating the scout’s name, unit number, presentation date, location and parish of the recipient to the Catholic Scouting

Office, 50 North Park Avenue, Rockville Centre 11570 or scouting@drvc.org.  Requests should be sent at least four weeks in advance.

VENTURE CREW 333

Venture Crew 333 sponsored by the Diocese of Rockville Centre is seeking new members. The Crew assists the Catholic Committee in its work at retreats, Cub Scout Fun and Faith Days, important Diocesan function and the Annual Boy Scout Convocation. in addition, time is found for a number of fun activities. Those interested in joining should contact the Catholic Scouting Office at 516-678-5800, ext. 245 or scouting@drvc.org.

COUNSELOR TRAINING

 The Diocese of Rockville Centre requires that Ad Altare Dei Counselors and Pope Pius XII Facilitators be trained to work with scouts seeking these emblems.

Training will be available on Monday evenings, August 18, September 15 and October 20 at Saint Thomas the Apostle School in West Hempstead. Advanced registration is required. To register or to obtain information, please contact the Catholic Scouting Office at (516) 678-5800, ext. 245 or scouting@drvc.org.  

ATTENTION ALL PACK and TROOP LEADERS

NCCS Good Turn Project

The NCCS Good Turn Service Project was instituted by the National Catholic Committee on Scouting® Religious Activities standing committee to recognize Catholic-chartered units for their service to the charter organization

Flyer    NCCS Good Turn Manual

 

INFORMATION

For details on any Catholic Scouting event or program, contact a member of the Catholic Committee or call or e-mail the Catholic Scouting Office at (516) 678-5800, ext. 245 or scouting@drvc.org.

When calling after regular business hours or on the weekend, dial extension 245 for voice mail.

 

Links of Interest

Diocese of Rockville Centre

National Catholic Committee on Scouting®

NCCS Forms and Literature

RELIGIOUS EMBLEMS FOR BOY SCOUTS

Candidates for the Ad Altare Dei Emblem MUST HAVE COMPLETED the SIXTH grade and be active in their troop for six months before beginning this program.

Candidates for the Pope Pius XII Emblem MUST HAVE BEGUN NINTH grade to begin work on the program. Female members of a Venture Crew may earn the Pope Pius XII Emblem.

 RELIGIOUS EMBLEMS FOR CATHOLIC CUB SCOUTS

SUMMER FUN FOR CUB SCOUTS

Completing a Religious Emblem can be a great summer Cub Scout Activity. Plan now to have your Cub Scout spend some of those slow summer days learning about God and family. Emblem work can be completed in a relaxed atmosphere without the pressure of school and homework. Activity books are available at the local SCOUT SHOP or the Catholic Scouting Office.  (516-678-5800, ext. 245.)

LIGHT OF CHRIST  - available for all Catholic Tiger or Wolf Cubs. All requirements must be completed prior to September 1 of the year the Scout enters  third grade.

PARVULI DEI – available for all Catholic Cub and Webelos Scouts in third grade and above. Requirements must be completed prior to entry into Boy Scouts.

These emblems may be earned and presented at any time during the year. Books for the Light of Christ Emblem and the Parvuli Dei Emblem may be purchased at your local SCOUT SHOP or from the Catholic Scouting Office. 

There will be an increase in the cost of the Light of Christ and the Parvuli Dei Religious Emblems effective September 1, 2008. This represents an increase in the cost of the metal used to make the emblems as well as the cost of production.

(516) 678-5800, ext. 245  or scouting@drvc.org.

PHOTO ALBUM LINK

Ten Commandment Hike - November 2007

Catholic Fun and Faith Day - January 2008