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Parvuli Dei Emblem
The Purpose:
The purpose of the Parvuli Dei (Children of God) emblem is to help young boys explore a wide range of activities in order to discover the presence of God in their daily lives as a member of their family, parish and community; and also to develop a good, positive self-image through the contributions they can make to the group of community.
Eligibility:
A registered Bear or Webelo of Catholic faith. Completed second grade.
Program Objectives:
Requirements:
Each Cub must have his own Activity Book.
The book is designed for the Cub and his parent or guardian to work together.
The Cub will be required to make a banner as part of the requirements.
This book can be purchased at your local Boy Scout Shop.
Program Completion:
When the Cub completes all steps, he presents the book to his parish priest or the priest's representative.
The Cub and parent/guardian meet with the priest to review the book. After the priest or representative signs the book, the parent/guardian will forward the application to the diocesan committee for final approval.
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 Parvuli Dei Medal might be presented to the Scout at a special ceremony held each February at St. Augustine's in Belleville.
The purpose of the Parvuli Dei (Children of God) emblem is to help young boys explore a wide range of activities in order to discover the presence of God in their daily lives as a member of their family, parish and community; and also to develop a good, positive self-image through the contributions they can make to the group of community.
Eligibility:
A registered Bear or Webelo of Catholic faith. Completed second grade.
Program Objectives:
- To help the Scout of his age develop an awareness of God's love for each one of His special, unique created beings.
- To help the Scout become aware and understand his identity as an important member of his family, his community, and as a member of the Family of God.
- To continue to develop an awareness as members of the parish and the Body of Christ.
- To aid the Scout in his awareness of the responsibilities that grow out of God's love for us.
Requirements:
Each Cub must have his own Activity Book.
The book is designed for the Cub and his parent or guardian to work together.
The Cub will be required to make a banner as part of the requirements.
This book can be purchased at your local Boy Scout Shop.
Program Completion:
When the Cub completes all steps, he presents the book to his parish priest or the priest's representative.
The Cub and parent/guardian meet with the priest to review the book. After the priest or representative signs the book, the parent/guardian will forward the application to the diocesan committee for final approval.
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 Parvuli Dei 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 2022 Date: Saturday, October 8 Contact: Dan O'Keefe at danokeefe618@gmail.com for additional information. |
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For Parvuli Dei Class Registration Form -
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Cost: $22 - includes book, materials and snack.
Program: Scouts will work on Parvuli Dei 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, 2022.
Mail completed application to:
Catholic Committee on Scouting
Attn: Mr. Dan O'Keefe
1938 White Birch Lane
Belleville, IL 62226
Program: Scouts will work on Parvuli Dei 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, 2022.
Mail completed application to:
Catholic Committee on Scouting
Attn: Mr. Dan O'Keefe
1938 White Birch Lane
Belleville, IL 62226