Religious Awards & Order Forms
 awards_brochure_-_boy_scouts.pdf
awards_brochure_-_girl_scouts_campfire.pdf
religious_activities_brochure_-_all_scouts.pdf
religious_awards_order_form.pdf
nccs_patch_order_form.pdf
Click on the link above to download the order form for awards that are issued from the Diocesan Catholic Committee on Scouting. The second form can be used to order patches from the Footsteps of American Saints series, Pray the Rosary series, and more!
Purpose
The Diocesan Catholic Committee on Scouting (DCCS) is a group of Catholic lay people and clergy who give guidance, vitality and leadership to the spiritual programs that are available for both Boy Scouts and Girl Scouts in the Diocese of Springfield in Illinois.
Goals
• to invite all Catholic Scouts to fulfill the duty to God portion of the Scout Oath through participation in Church activities
• to develop, implement and sustain Catholic activities for all Scouts and Scout leaders in the diocese
• to provide training and support for adult leaders on the religious programs for Boy Scouts of America, Girl Scouts USA and Campfire USA
• to meet regularly to be able to effectively carry out diocesan and national programs and activities
• to promote participation in regional and national events for representation, training and information
• to assist parishes and other church-related societies in the diocese with the establishment of units within these organizations
• to advise local council offices that operate in the diocese on all matters relevant to Catholic Scouting
• To perform other duties as assigned by the Bishop or his designee
duty_to_god.pdf
scouts_in_2011_-_2012.pdf
Annual Scout Mass
Planning is underway to have the Scout Mass on Saturday, April 28, 2012 in the evening as part of the Lincoln Pilgrimage weekend in Springfield.
Diocesan Catholic Committee on Scouting Meetings
- October 30, 2011 -Ss. Peter & Paul, Collinsville
- December - no meeting
- February 26, 2012 - Location Needed (will also include Counselor Training)
- April 22 - Catholic Pastoral Center, Springfield
- June 24
- August 26
- October 28
Award Deadlines
The following deadlines are announced as a guide for planning your participation in the various awards presentations for Scouts.
Younger Scouts - no deadline
- Light of Christ
- Parvuli Dei
- Family of God
- I Live My Faith
These Emblems and Recognitions can be earned at any time during the year. All completed applications should be sent to the Diocesan Catholic Committee on Scouting at the Catholic Pastoral Center in Springfield along with the Awards Order Form . The mailing address is on the order form. Awards can be presented in the local parish at any time, although some units may chose Scout Sunday at their discretion. Please allow 2 - 3 weeks for delivery in case there is a backorder on any of the items needed.
Older Scouts - April 1
- Ad Altare Dei
- Pope Pius XII
- Mary, the First Disciple
- Spirit Alive
These Emblem and Recognition applications are due on April 1st for presentation at the Cathedral of the Immaculate Conception in Springfield at the annual Scout Mass and Awards Presentation Ceremony. Boards of Review should be completed prior to April 1. Completed applications should be sent to the Diocesan Catholic Committee on Scouting at the Catholic Pastoral Center along with the Awards Order Form. The mailing address is on the order form.
NOTE: This deadline is only if Scouts wish to participate in the annual Diocesan Mass.
BSA Unit Awards - various
- National Catholic Quality Unit Award (Pope Paul VI)- April 1
- Gold Medallion- January 5
All completed applications are to be sent to the Diocesan Catholic Committee on Scouting at the Catholic Pastoral Center. Awards will be presented at the Cathedral of the Immaculate Conception in Springfield at the annual Scout Mass and Awards Presentation Ceremony.
Adult Awards - April 1
Follow the links above for information about these adult awards, or contact Kyle Holtgrave, Chairman of the Catholic Committee on Scouting at (217) 698-8500 ext. 154 for details.
Diocesan Catholic Committee on Scouting
c/o Office for Catechesis - Ministry to Youth and Young Adults
P.O. Box 3187
Springfield, IL 62708-3187
(217) 698-8500, ext. 154
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