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ANNUAL SCOUT RECOGNITION MASS
Save the Date: Saturday, October 10, 2020
At this Mass, Bishop Joe Vásquez celebrates and recognizes scouts who have earned a religious emblem or award in the previous year. Eagle Scouts and Gold and Stars and Stripes awardees are invited to attend. Sacred Heart Parish in Austin will host the event; Mass will begin at 10 a.m.
Due to social distancing requirements, seating for Mass will be limited, however, it will be live streamed. Families are asked to RSVP for this event; please see the below registration form.
The photos from the July 13, 2019 Scout Mass are linked here for viewing and download. -
DCCS Calendar of Events
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Saturday, October 10, 10:00 AM - 1:00 PMAt this Mass, Bishop Joe Vásquez celebrates and recognizes boy and girl scouts who have earned a religious emblem or award in the previous year. Eagle Scouts, Gold Award and Stars and Stripes recipients are invited to attend. Please note that in-person attendance may be limited, but this event will be live-streamed. Call Tressi Breecher at 512-949-2464 for more information. Additional details can be found at the below.Read More
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Saturday, November 7, 10:00 AM - 12:00 PMThe DCCS Committee meets quarterly to assess the needs of our Catholic Scouting population and to plan age appropriate events to foster a deeper appreciation of our faith. If you have a topic that you think needs to be addressed or would like to attend, please contact DCCS chair, Ronda Motl, at dccs-chair@austindiocese.org.Read More
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Saturday, April 17, 9:00 AM - 4:00 PMAdults involved in Boy Scouts, Girl Scouts, Troops of St. George, American Heritage Girls or Camp Fire are invited to an adult Catholic scout training. At this training, leaders are formed on the topic of scouting as youth ministry through Lay Apostolate Formation and receive certification as a Catholic religious emblem counselor. The event will also be offered via zoom. Pre-registration is requested.Read More
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Saturday, October 9, 2021, 10:00 AM - 1:00 PMAt this Mass, Bishop Joe Vásquez celebrates and recognizes boy and girl scouts who have earned a religious emblem or award in the previous year. Eagle Scouts and Gold and Stars and Stripes awardees are invited to attend. Please note that in-person attendance may be limited, but this event will be livestreamed. Additional details can be found at the link below.Read More
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DCCS COMMITTEE MEETINGSThe DCCS Committee meets quarterly to assess the needs of our Catholic Scouting population and to plan age appropriate events to foster a deeper appreciation of our faith. In addition, the committee sponsors adult training for religious emblem counselor roles. If you have a topic that you think needs to be addressed or would like to attend, please contact DCCS chair, Ronda Motl.
Upcoming Committee Meetings- Nov. 7, via Zoom
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National Scouting Events
NCCS Catholic Scouting Academy Webinar
Saturday, August 29 | 12:00 -- 3:00 p.m. (CDT)Join us to learn: - how a local diocesan Catholic Committee on Scouting operates.
- all about the Emmet J. Doerr Memorial Scout Scholarship process.
- the latest information about Cub Scout and Scouts BSA Religious emblems offered by NCCS.
- 2021 St. George Trek.
- new recruiting ideas during the Covid-19 pandemic.
- First-hand experience of the NCCS Religious Activities program and earn one of our Religious Activities patches. (Saint Faustina)
This webinar is free and open to everyone!
Philmont Scout Ranch & Training Center | (575) 376-2281 | www.philmontscoutranch.org -
For more information on these and other scouting events, please email
dccs-activities@austindiocese.org or call Tressi Breecher at 512-949-2464.