The Diocesan Office of Faith Formation, through the Diocesan Catholic Committee on Scouting, oversees all aspects of Catholic Scouting for both girls and boys across Southeast Iowa. Our primary function is to facilitate preparation for Catholic Religious Emblem/Medal programs. We serve as a resource to leaders needing materials or guidance in preparing youth, and also serve as the source for emblems and pins once a scout has completed requirements. We are eager to provide other spiritual opportunities for scouts, given the interest and collaboration of their leaders.

Diocesan Mass for Boy Scouts of America, Girl Scouts USA, and American Heritage Girls

This is an annual celebration. All Scouts – Boy Scouts, Girl Scouts, Venture Crew, American Heritage Girls – leaders, families and friends of Scouting are welcome to attend.

Save the Date!

Sunday, January 28, 2024, 2pm. Sacred Heart Cathedral, Davenport. 
 

Religious Emblem Programs for Catholic Youth in BSA, GSUSA, and AHG

Information and links can be found on these pages:

Religous Emblem programs for Catholic Youth involved in: 
Boy Scouts of America

Girl Scouts USA

American Heritage Girls 

Note to Leaders
All leaders working with scouts on religious emblem programs must be compliant with diocesan safe environment policy, which includes the completion of a criminal background check and VIRTUS training. If you are not compliant, please contact your local pastor or parish faith formation leader for information. In addition, maintaining compliance with BSA reuirements, as well as two-deep leadership, is required at all youth gatherings. 

OPPORTUNITIES TO ENHANCE YOUR CATHOLIC SCOUTING EXPERIENCE 

• Diocesan Scout Sunday Celebrations. We are looking for adult leaders that are interested and willing to collaborate in planning the yearly Mass with our bishop and/or our diocesan Catholic Scouting chaplain. Contact Trevor Pullinger for additional information.

• Preparation Programs, Retreats and Camping Experiences for Catholic Scouts. There is a great value in bringing scouts from deaneries (regions) or around the diocese together, whether to prepare for emblems or simply to pray out in nature in a retreat or campout. Contact Trevor Pullinger if you are interested in coordinating this type of experience and for additional information.

Boy Scouts and Faith 

The National Catholic Committee for Scouting  (NCCS) serves Catholic youth and adults through quality faith-based programs. The following links will provide background and context on the relationship between Boy Scouts of America and Catholic faith formation.

• About NCCS

• NCCS and BSA Family Scouting Program

• NCCS Youth Programming

Girl Scouts and Faith

The National Catholic Committee for Girl Scouts USA and Camp Fire USA (NCCGSCF) serves Catholic youth and adults through quality faith-based programs. The following links will provide background and context on the relationship between Girl Scouts and Catholic faith formation.

• About NCCGSCF

• NFCYM Resource on Catholic Girl Scouting

• GSUSA and Catholic Church Relationship

• NCCGSCF Religious Recognition Programs, Awards and Patches

• Catholic Church Examples

American Heritage Girls and Faith

The National Catholic Committee for Scouting  (NCCS) serves Catholic youth and adults through quality faith-based programs. The following links will provide background and context on the relationship between American Heritage Girls and Catholic faith formation.

• About AHG National Catholic Committee

• About NCCS

• NCCS Youth Programming

• NCFYM Youth Programming