Welcome to the Diocesan Catholic Committee on Scouting!
A Ministry of the Office for Catholic Education
Diocese of Springfield in Illinois
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 members of Boy Scouts of America, Girl Scouts USA and kindred scouting movements in the Diocese of Springfield in Illinois.
Religious Emblems
There are 4 Religious Emblem programs available for scouts to earn.
Religious Activities
There are Religious Activity programs available for scouts to earn.
Adult Recognition
Don't forget to recognize the adults for their outstanding contributions.
Ordering Religious Awards
To order medals for Light of Christ, Parvuli Dei, Ad Altare Dei, Pope Pius XII, God is Love, Family of God, I Live My Faith, Mary the First Disciple, or Spirit Alive, please download and mail the form below to the Diocesan Catholic Committee on Scouting.
To order workbooks for God Is Love, Family of God, I Live My Faith, Mary the First Disciple, Spirit Alive or Missio recognitions, or to order patches for the Women in Scripture or Models of Faith series, please order them directly from the publisher, the National Federation for Catholic Youth Ministry.
SCOUTING AND PARISH MINISTRY
The Catholic Committee on Scouting for the Diocese of Springfield in Illinois has published a comprehensive guide for parishes that charter a Boy Scouts of America unit.
Latest Scouting Updates
March 25, 2022
A message from the National Catholic Committee on Scouting
February 1, 2022
Catholic Committee on Scouting Update for February 2022
January 25, 2022
The Twelfth Point: Learn About Religious Emblems
January 12, 2022
Catholic Committee on Scouting update for January 2022
December 3, 2021
Catholic Committee on Scouting update for
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