God is Love
The God is Love program is designed for use with students who are in kindergarten through first grade. The purpose of the God Is Love program is to help children explore a wide range of activities to discover the presence of God in their daily lives as members of a family, a parish, and the Catholic Church. The program helps students discover an appreciation that God created, cares for, and loves us all.
The workbook can be ordered directly from the publisher, the National Federation for Catholic Youth Ministry.
The award package is ordered from the Catholic Committee on Scouting after certification by the parish. Download the order form: religious_awards_order_form_FILLABLE.pdf
Family of God
The purpose of the Family of God program is to invite children in second and third grade to explore a wide range of activities that help them discover the presence of God in their daily lives as members of a family and a parish. Parents work with their child on the activity choices described in the Family of God Children's Workbook. Workbooks are bilingual and each chapter has objectives that describe dimensions of children’s lives within the family setting and within the Catholic community, or “God’s family."
The workbook can be ordered directly from the publisher, the National Federation for Catholic Youth Ministry.
The award package is ordered from the Catholic Committee on Scouting after certification by the parish. Download the order form: religious_awards_order_form_FILLABLE.pdf
The Family of God medal and patch are typically presented at a parish Eucharistic Celebration and all award recipients are honored at an annual diocesan celebration in the spring.
I Live My Faith
The purpose of the I Live My Faith program is to enable children in grades four to five to become more aware of the place that God and religion hold in daily life.
The program and its projects focus on developing self awareness and potential as an ever growing human person, as an involved member of the troop or group, as a responsible member of the family, as a searching and growing member of the community of faith, and as a participating citizen of a nation, neighborhood, city or town.
Parents or other adult advisors work with the children on the activity choices described in the I Live My Faith Project Book.
The workbook can be ordered directly from the publisher, the National Federation for Catholic Youth Ministry.
The award package is ordered from the Catholic Committee on Scouting after certification by the parish. Download the order form: religious_awards_order_form_FILLABLE.pdf
The I Live My Faith medal and patch are typically presented at a parish Eucharistic Celebration and all award recipients are honored at an annual diocesan celebration in the spring.
Mary the First Disciple
The purpose of the Mary, the First Disciple program is for young Catholics in grades six to eight to learn more about Mary and more about themselves.
The four chapters in the program book offer young people an opportunity to learn about the Blessed Virgin Mary and gain insights into their relationship with God, Mary and the saints, their families, friends, and the world around them.
An adult moderator helps guide the students throughout the program. Training for adult moderators is held regularly by the Diocesan Catholic Committee on Scouting.
The Marian Medal Project Book and Leader's Guide can be ordered directly from the publisher, the National Federation for Catholic Youth Ministry. You can also order the Youth Update supplements referenced in the project book from NFCYM.
The award package is ordered from the Catholic Committee on Scouting after certification by the parish. Download the order form: religious_awards_order_form_FILLABLE.pdf
The Mary the First Disciple medal and patch are traditionally presented at the Annual Scout Mass after successful completion of the program and certification by the parish.
Spirit Alive
The purpose of the Spirit Alive program is to help young Catholics in grades nine to ten grow in awareness of the Holy Spirit in their lives by inviting participants to accept the Holy Spirit's call to transform our world with the life and truth of Jesus.
An adult mentor works with the students throughout the program. Training for adult mentors is held regularly by the Diocesan Catholic Committee on Scouting.
The Spirit Alive program book and Mentor Handbook can be ordered directly from the publisher, the National Federation for Catholic Youth Ministry.
The award package is ordered from the Catholic Committee on Scouting after certification by the parish. Download the order form: religious_awards_order_form_FILLABLE.pdf
The Spirit Alive medal and patch are traditionally presented at the Annual Scout Mass after successful completion of the program and certification by the parish.
Missio
Missio is designed for students in grades 11-12. The program invites young people to explore discipleship and their own religious identity through a deeper understanding of mission and its central role in Christian Life. Participants work with an adult mentor who is trained by the Catholic Committee on Scouting.
The workbook can be ordered directly from the publisher, the National Federation for Catholic Youth Ministry.