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Light of Christ
The Purpose:
The purpose is to help the Cub develop a personal relationship with Jesus. With the parents' active assistance and participation in this program, it is hoped that the Cub will come to see Jesus as a real person and his friend.
Eligibility:
Registered Tiger or Wolf Cub Scout of Catholic Faith. The Scout must complete the requirements before starting third grade.
Program Objectives:
Requirements:
Each Cub have his own Activity Book. The book is designed for the Cub and his parent or guardian to work together. This book can be purchased at your local Boy Scout Shop.
Program Completion:
When the Cub completes all steps, he is to present the book to his parish priest or the priest's representative and the book is reviewed with the Scout. After the priest or representative signs the book, the parent/guardian will need to send the application in the back of the book along with the application fee for final approval. The Scout may keep the book.
Presentation of Award:
The BSA religious knot patch will be mailed to the Cubmaster of the Scout's local parish in late January. The Cubmaster will be asked to present it to the Scout on Scout Sunday or some other Mass so that the Scout will be recognized by his parish for his work on this religious award.
The Light of Christ Medal might be presented to the Scout at a special ceremony held each February at St. Augustine's in Belleville.
The purpose is to help the Cub develop a personal relationship with Jesus. With the parents' active assistance and participation in this program, it is hoped that the Cub will come to see Jesus as a real person and his friend.
Eligibility:
Registered Tiger or Wolf Cub Scout of Catholic Faith. The Scout must complete the requirements before starting third grade.
Program Objectives:
- To support the role of the parents as the primary catechists of their children.
- To have the Scout identify Jesus as a real person and as his friend.
- To foster early family religious involvement.
- To be a stepping stone toward Parvuli Dei and the other religioous emblems, where the parents are involved.
- To serve as a catalyst to draw the parents into a deeper involvement with the Church, through the child.
Requirements:
Each Cub have his own Activity Book. The book is designed for the Cub and his parent or guardian to work together. This book can be purchased at your local Boy Scout Shop.
Program Completion:
When the Cub completes all steps, he is to present the book to his parish priest or the priest's representative and the book is reviewed with the Scout. After the priest or representative signs the book, the parent/guardian will need to send the application in the back of the book along with the application fee for final approval. The Scout may keep the book.
Presentation of Award:
The BSA religious knot patch will be mailed to the Cubmaster of the Scout's local parish in late January. The Cubmaster will be asked to present it to the Scout on Scout Sunday or some other Mass so that the Scout will be recognized by his parish for his work on this religious award.
The Light of Christ Medal might be presented to the Scout at a special ceremony held each February at St. Augustine's in Belleville.
INDOOR RELIGIOUS AWARDS RETREAT FOR CATHOLIC SCOUTS
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The Diocesan Catholic Committee on Scouting is presenting a unique opportunity for Cub Scout and Webelos Scout Dens to complete their Catholic Scouting Religious Awards. This offers the opportunity for Cub Scout Leaders to free up den meeting time for rank advancements and expanded scouting skills.
Our next 2023 Date: March 4, 2023 at St. Mary, Mt Vernon Contact: diobellecatholiccommscouting@gmail.com for additional information or registration. |
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For Light of Christ Class Registration Flyer
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Cost: $27 - includes book, materials and snack.
Program: Scouts will work on Light of Christ Award. Scout will have only 5 or 6 items to do at home to complete the award.
Completed applications must be received before December 31, 2024.
Program: Scouts will work on Light of Christ Award. Scout will have only 5 or 6 items to do at home to complete the award.
Completed applications must be received before December 31, 2024.