January 15, 2002

                                                       NEWS RELEASE
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                                                                                                 Bud Bunce (503) 233-8373
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SCOUTS TO RECEIVE AWARDS
        On Sunday, January 27, 2001 Bishop Kenneth Steiner, Auxiliary Bishop of
Portland, and the Archdiocesan Catholic Committee on Scouting will present the
Catholic Scouting Emblems to 227 young men and women of the Archdiocese. The
emblems will be presented during services at Christ the Teacher Chapel on the campus
of the University of Portland.

        Scouting is an integral part of the parishes' youth ministry. In addition scout
units are supported in this effort by many of the Knights of Columbus Councils.
"Catholic Scouting for almost a century has proved to be one of the past effective
outreach to our young people," according to Deacon Thomas Gornick, Archdiocesan
Scout Chaplain; "It is about faith, citizenship and fun."

        Each scout, over the past year, has worked to complete the requirements that
include faith enrichment, study and service to their parish, scout unit and community.
The Boy Scouts of America presents the following emblems to their scouts: Tiger Cubs
and Wolf Cubs up through the 2nd grade will be presented the Light of Christ award;
Cub Scouts who have completed the 2nd grade receive the Parvuli Dei; Boy
Scouts receive the Ad Altari Dei and high school Boy Scouts, Explorer Scouts and
Venture Scouts receive the Pius XII. Girl Scouts and Camp Fire Scouts receive the
following awards: The "I Live My Faith" award is earned by youth between the ages
of 9-11, or between the 4th and 6th grade; the "Family of God" Medal is awarded to
youth between the ages of 6 and 9; the "Spirit Alive" is awarded to Catholic youth in
their high school years; and the "Marian" award is given to Catholic youth who have
already received the "Spirit Alive" award.
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