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. Completed applicaitons may also be uploaded here or sent via email. 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
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Light of Christ | Designed for 6-7 year old Cub Scouts |
Parvuli Dei | Designed for 8-10 year old Cub Scouts. |
Ad Altare Dei | Designed for youth 13-14 years old and up, of the Roman Catholic Faith, who is registered in a BSA Troop or Crew. Designed for the youth to work as a group with the guidance of a counselor. |
Pope Pius XII | Designed for Venturing Crew Members and Scouts BSA 15 years old and up. Designed for the youth to work as a group with the guidance of a counselor. |
Light is Life | Designed for Scouts BSA, 12 -13 year old of the Eastern-rite Catholic Churches. Scouts in the Eastern Catholic Churches work on Light is Life rather than the Ad Altare Dei emblem. Designed for the youth to work as a group with the guidance of a counselor. |
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.
God is Love | Grades K-1 | Helps students discover an appreciation that God created, cares for, and loves us all. |
Family of God | Grades 2-3 | Helps youth discover the presence of God in their daily lives as members of their family and parish. A leader’s guide is included. |
I Live My Faith | Grades 4-5 | Designed around the themes of belief, sacraments, Catholic Christian living, and prayer. Each theme provides a variety of opportunities for youth to explore areas spanning from art to technology and from research to drama. As the scouts work through the program, they will reflect on what we believe as Catholics, how we celebrate those beliefs through sacraments, and how prayer fits into our lives. A leader’s guide is included. |
Mary, the First Disciple | Grades 6-8 | The program helps them learn more about Mary, and more about themselves. Youth will meet Mary in Scripture as a young teenager, follow her journeys, and watch her grow into the woman known as the Mother of God. Through interviews, role-plays, service projects, reflection questions, and prayer the program will help scouts also learn more about themselves. |
The Spirit Alive | Grades 9-10 | The program assists them in discovering how the Holy Spirit moves in their lives, calling them to greater participation in the church’s ministry. |
Missio | Grades 11-12 | The program invites young people to explore discipleship and their own religious identity. Missio was jointly created by the Pontifical Mission Societies in the United States and the NFCYM. |
Woman in Scripture Patches | Grades K-12 | The Women in Scripture series focus on individuals who lived lives of courage and faithfulness. These women often fanned the flame of faith in their families and communities and were the backbone of the faith since the very beginning of Jesus' ministry. Learn more about these strong faith-filled women. |
Models of Faith Patches | Grades K-12 | Throughout the long tradition of the Catholic Church, women and men have been inspired by the Holy Spirit to stand up for the faith in the midst of great trials and at deep personal risk. Learn more about these great Models of Faith. |
Our Lady of Guadalupe Patch | Grades K-12 | Learn more about the appearance and miracles of Our Lady of Guadalupe in Mexico almost 500 years ago. Youth will also learn about Our Ladys powerful meaning to people of Mexican heritage and about her love and compassion for the whole world. |
Our Lady of Fatima Patch | Grades K-12 | In honor of the 100th Anniversary of Our Lady of Fatima, the NCCGSCF presents this patch to help youth learn more about this amazing event! |
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Any questions? See our Leadership page.