Golden Spread Catholic Committee on Scouting Serving the Amarillo Diocese

Ten Commandment Hike

Ten Commandments Hike
At Camp Don Harrington
April 25, 2009

A hike for Cub Scouts, Boy Scouts and Girl Scouts
Third grade and older.
Hikers will visit ten Stations at Camp Don, hear a brief talk about a different faith, a section related to the religious emblem and an explanation of one of the Ten Commandments.
Third grade and older.

International Awareness Recognition

The International Catholic Conference of Scouting, a world-wide organization, offers a Pin and Patch Recognition for Cub Scouts, Brownies, Boy Scouts, and Girl Scouts and a Medallion and Patch Activity Recognition for Senior Scouts, Venturers, and Scouters.

St George Adult Religious Award

The National Catholic Committee on Scouting®, acting through the local diocese or eparchy, may award the St. George emblem to members of the laity and clergy, Scouters and non-Scouters alike, who have made significant and outstanding contributions to the spiritual development of Catholic youths through Scouting.

The recipients of the emblem are to be sought after and selected by an active committee of the (arch)diocese/eparchy. This committee is to be newly-appointed each year by the diocesan Scout chaplain or chairperson.

Nomination forms should give a detailed description of how the nominee provides outstanding contribution to the spiritual development of Catholic youths through Scouting in the Catholic Church. It is improper to nominate oneself or one's spouse.

General Scouting achievements do not qualify a person to receive the St. George emblem. The Boy Scouts of America has district, council, regional and national awards for such recognition.

Bronze Pelican Award

BRONZE PELICAN AWARD

Diocese of Amarillo

The Bronze Pelican award is a diocesan recognition given to adults who have made a significant and outstanding contribution to the spiritual development of Catholic youth in the Boy Scouts of America. It may be presented to any adult, Scouter or non-Scouter, member of the laity or religious, or a member of another faith in recognition of consistent support of the Scouting program under Catholic auspices, either within a Catholic chartered unit, or to Catholic youth in Scout units not chartered by the Church. Recipients of the award must be exemplary adults and members in good standing in their respective positions in Scouting and in their faith communities, and have the approval of their pastor(s) before the award is given. The Bronze Pelican is not earned; rather, suitable candidates are sought out by others and nominated for this award. No honorary awards are given.

Golden Bow Award

Golden Bow
Membership Initiative Recognition

The National Catholic Committee on Scouting (NCCS) is in the midst of a National Catholic Membership Initiative which is a joint emphasis of the NCCS and the Boy Scouts of America. This program has four major goals:

Organize more units in Catholic parishes and schools
A significant growth in Catholic youth Scout membership
A strong emphasis on role model adult leadership
A quality Scout program for all Catholic youth

Recharter Time -- Pope Paul VI Quality Unit Award

Well it is that time of year again, Recharter!

With recharter comes Quality units!

I would like to see our units get the Pop Paul VI quality unit award this year.

Click read more to find out what it takes and get the form!

Footsteps of American Saints

The NCCS Activities Committee is proud to announce a new patch activity called the "Footsteps of American Saints". The Footsteps of American Saints Activity program is a religious activity program that encourages youth to learn about several individuals that have shaped the landscape of Catholicism in America.

The Bridge Newsletter

The Bridge Newsletter

I am now putting the newsletter for the National Catholic committe on Scouting on line here.

Scout Retreat

The First Annual Scout Retreat is set for August 1-3 at Camp Don Harrington.

Here is the registration form Retreat Registration Form

Troop 29 Honors its First Eagle Scout

Troop 29 sponsored by the St Francis Knights of Columbus, honors its first Eagle Scout.