Religious Emblems and Awards

When a scout has completed the requirements for a religious emblem, they are to send their completed application along with payment to the following address. Checks should be made payable to Diocese of Austin. 

Diocese of Austin Catholic Committee on Scouting
PO Box 104
Pflugerville, TX 78691

Application Instructions for Scout BSA, Cub Scout and Venture Crew Emblems

Application Instructions for Girl Scouts and Camp Fire Religious Programs and Awards

Intent to Begin Form

Workbooks for these emblems are available for purchase in person and via telephone at the Boy Scouts of America Capitol Area Council Scout Shop:
12500 N IH 35, Austin, TX 78753
(512) 617-8630
www.bsacac.org/shop

The Catholic religious recognition programs administered by the National Catholic Committee for Girl Scouts and Camp Fire (NCCGSCF), under the auspices of the National Federation for Catholic Youth Ministry (NFCYM), allow young people to explore and become more involved in their Catholic faith.

All programs are designed to support and complement the catechetical efforts of Catholic parishes and schools. In particular, the Family of God is an excellent supplement for children preparing for the reception of their first Eucharist. The Spirit Alive provides substantial and creative activities to augment preparation for the sacrament of confirmation.



 

NCCS

• Bronze Pelican - used to recognize individuals in your local dioceses for their significant contributions.
• Brother Barnabas - national recognition to recognize for long and meritorious service.
• Golden AAD - a fund used to directly support the ministry of our priest chaplains who serve on the Executive Board. Significant contributions of $2,500 or more are recognized by a special medal.
• Miter Society- is a recognition given to any adult who financially supports, in a significant way, the promotion of the Saint George.
• Brendan the Navigator- The St. Brendan Award is used to recognize Diocesan Committee Development participants who return to their dioceses and complete a mission project benefiting Catholic youth of their community.
• Jerusalem Cross - used to recognize Scouting in the Catholic Church participants who return to their dioceses and complete a mission project benefiting Catholic youth of their community.
• Silver St. George - national recognition for the hard work and diligent hours supporting the Catholic Youth Ministry at the national level.
• Spes Mundi - a fund used to directly support the International Catholic Conference of Scouting. This edition has been sold out and is not available anymore.
• St. George - used to recognize individuals in your local dioceses for their significant contributions and many years of support for the Catholic Youth Ministry at the local level.

NCCGSCF

• The St. Elizabeth Ann Seton Award was created by the Department of Education, USCC (now USCCB), in 1980 to recognize the significant contributions of persons serving the spiritual needs of Catholic members in organizations serving girls. It is offered to those dioceses that choose to use it, subject to the approval of the local ordinary. It is intended to recognize notable contributions to this field of youth ministry, although the St. Anne Medal remains the highest national award.
• The St. Anne Medal for adults working with Catholic members of national organizations serving girls is an award of the Department of Education, USCC. It was inaugurated at the Sixth National Conference on Catholic Youth Work in Philadelphia in November 1957 and it was redesigned in 1980. It is offered to those dioceses which choose to use it, subject to the approval of the local ordinary. It is the highest national award in this field. The purpose of the award is to honor the outstanding service of adults contributing to the spiritual development of Catholic members of organizations for girls, and to further Catholic adult leadership in youth ministry through those organizations.

Any questions? See our Leadership page.