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Scouting

About Catholic Scouting

Catholic Scouting plays an important role in the development of young peoples’ relationship with the Lord and with the Church. We are grateful for the Catholic Committee members and our scout leaders for their many hours of dedication and hard work. We hope that more of our youth and adults join in Catholic Scouting and pray that God may continue to bless the work of this very important ministry.

Scouting is a Youth Ministry

The following short videos explain how Scouting can be an integral part of a parish's total youth ministry outreach:

• Scouting as Youth Ministry 1
• Scouting as Youth Ministry 2
• Scouting as Youth Ministry 3
• Scouts assisting Pope John Paul II

Scouting Leadership and Responsibilities

For parishes that sponsor Boy Scout Troops and Cub Scout Packs, the following explain the leadership structure and the responsibilities that different individuals have in the parish and in the Troop or Pack:

• Scouting Leadership and Responsibilities Attachment (pdf) 

33rd Annual High Adventure Scout Retreat 

INCLUDES High Ropes! Climbing Wall! Boy Scout-Girl Scout Dance!

All Boy Scouts and Girl Scouts in Grades 5-12, along with Adult Leaders, are invited to our 33rd Annual Scout Retreat Friday - Sunday Sept. 13-15, 2013 at Camp Fatima in Gilmanton Iron Works, NH. Cost: $10 for scouts, $7 for adults. To see photos of past retreats, go to: www.facebook.com/nhscoutretreat

• 2013 Scout Retreat Information Form
• 2013 Scout Retreat Permission Form
• 2013 Scout Retreat Registration Form

Religious Emblem Counselor Training

• Bishop Gettelfinger Endorsement (pdf)
• Distance Training for Emblems Counselors (pdf)
• Adult Award Information (pdf)
• Final Quiz and Application (pdf)

Diocesan Catholic Committee on Scouting

The Diocesan Catholic Committee on Scouting was established to give guidance, direction, leadership and vitality to the spiritual component of Scouting within the Diocese of Manchester.

The Catholic Committee on Scouting is responsible for:

• Promoting scouting as youth ministry for parishes
• Promoting the religious emblems program and recognitions
• Training of religious emblem counselors and leaders
• Providing spiritual enrichment for scouts through various activities such as retreats and prayer services
• Recognizing those who have completed requirements set forth by the National Catholic Committee on Scouting
• Recognizing adults who have given of their time and talents
• Documenting all training and awards
• Working closely with the Offices of Youth Ministry and Catechetical Formation as well as the whole scouting community to help meet the needs of our youth and leaders

The Catholic Scouting Office provides services to Catholic Scouts under the direction of Rev. Raymond Ball and the Catholic Committee on Scouting.

CLICK HERE for the Catholic Scouting Religious Programs Price List (pdf)

Rosary and Saint Badges

Youth and adults may earn big, beautiful 5" Rosary Patches and 4" Saint Patches. They are available through the National Catholic Committee on Scouting for anyone to earn - adults, boys and girls, scouts and non-scouts. Go to: www.nccs-bsa.org/activities and www.nccgscf.org

For more information, please contact: Rev. Raymond A. Ball Director/Chaplain (603) 224-4393 FrRay3@gmail.com