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A Scout is Reverent

Together with the National Catholic Committee on Scouting many programs and awards are available for Scouts of all ages to encourage and acknowledge their Duty to God. Religious Emblems are available for youth and adults. Youth emblems are programs supported by BSA and upon completion the Scout may wear the religious emblem purple square knot on the Scout uniform. Emblems for adults are awarded upon nomination and review by the DCCS to acknowledge and honor Scouters who support Catholic scouting.

Programs for development of Catholic Scouters to deepen their personal committment to Catholic leadership within Scouting are being scheduled by the DCCS. Watch for further information.

Recognitions and Events

International Awareness Award

The International Catholic Conference of Scouting offers a Pin and Patch Activity Recognition for Cub Scouts, and a Medallion and Patch Activity Recognition for Boy Scouts, Venturing, and Scouters. These pins and medallions are offered to any Cub, Scout, Venturing, or Scouter in recognition for increased awareness of Scouting in the Catholic Church throughout the world.

NCCS Award of Excellence

This award is given for outstanding religious scouting activities. Activities might be educational, prayer-centered, retreat days or weekends, or a combination of any or all of these. Activities submitted for recognition must be reigious in nature, having as their primary purpose helping Scouts or their families appreciate better their duty to God. Applications due to NCCS by Feb. 1 of even numbered years for review prior to awarding at NCCS biennial conference.

Programs of Religious Activities with Youth

PRAY News Bulletins, Back Issues

Boy Scout Bulletins