Catholic Scouting Events and Calendar

2019 DCCS Events

Sept. 14	Adult Training Religious Emblem Counselor and Lay Apostolate Formation
TBD	Grades K-5 Catholic Scout Rally
TBD	Grades 6-12 Catholic Scout Rally
TBD	Annual Scout Recognition Mass

Adult Trainings

• Lay Apostolate Formation Training/National Catholic Leadership Development  (Sept.14, 2019 at the Pastoral Center: 6225 E US 290 HWY SVRD EB, Austin, TX 78723)
  • Lay apostolate formation is the process by which Catholic Scouters create greater awareness of our role to "seek the kingdom of God by engaging in temporal affairs and by ordering them according to the plan of God." We will examine scouting as a form of youth ministry and our call to leadership, holiness, conversion and worship through reflection on sacred scripture. Bring a Roman Catholic bible with you to the class. At the end of this day-long course we review Lay Catholic Scout Chaplain training requirements.  

 

• Religious Emblem Counselor Training (Sept. 14, 2019)

  • (Marian Medal, Spirit Alive, Ad Altare Dei, Pope Pius XII, etc)
  • Learn how to teach the Ad Altare Dei and Pope Pius XII Roman Catholic Religious Emblems for Boy Scouts and Venturers. Learn about the Light of Christ and Parvuli Dei Emblems for Cub Scouts. Learn about other faith formation activities for girls and boys in Scouts sponsored by the National Catholic Committee on Scouting and the National Federation for Catholic Youth Ministry, including Footsteps of the American Saints, the Rosary and Marian activities, and the Saint George Trek at Philmont. Learn how to plan a beautiful Scout Sunday Mass in your parish.  

 

• Youth Ministry Essentials (Oct. 16 & 23, 2019)

  • These courses are designed for those who work with youth, in order to (1) introduce adult leaders to the field and study of comprehensive youth ministry, (2) equip adults with the necessary theological, pastoral and leadership skills to serve and minister to the adolescent community and (3) empower adults who are beginning their ministry to adolescents

 

Catholic Scout Rallies

Scout Rally days may fulfill a requirement for many of the Catholic religious emblems. However, they are not just for scouts working on emblems. They are days of spirit-filled fun and a wonderful opportunitiy for individuals or groups of scouts. 
        

Annual Scout Recognition Mass

At this Mass, Bishop Joe Vásquez celebrates and recognizes scouts who have earned a religious emblem or award in the previous year. It will also include Eagle, Gold and Stars and Stripes awardees. 

The photos from the July 13, 2019 Scout Mass will be linked here for viewing and download.

For more Austin DCCS information, click the below links:
Religious Emblems and Awards
DCCS Leadership
Religious Emblem Counselor Training
News
Scout Sunday 
Become a Catholic Scout Chaplain

Any questions? See our Leadership page.