Catholic Committee on Scouting
The
Archdiocese of Portland in Oregon Catholic Committee on Scouting is a committee
affiliated with the Archdiocese of Portland Office of Youth Ministry serving
Catholic youth and their adult leaders who are affiliated with scouting in
Western Oregon. The Committee is dedicated to promoting “Duty to God” at each
level of scouting. We are affiliated with the National Catholic Committee on
Scouting® (NCCS), an advisory to the Boy Scouts of America, the
National Catholic Committee on Girl Scouts and Camp Fire, and Region (12) of the
NCCS and NFCYM.
Each year the ACCS holds several events to promote Catholic Scouting. These events include a Boy Scout Religious Encounter, Scouter Development, Religious Emblems Counselor Training, a Youth Religious Emblem Recognition Ceremony, and Adult Recognition Dinner (add or remove events as needed). We are able to accomplish these events, because of the many dedicated leaders that donate their time and energy to providing a quality program.
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Statement regarding the BSA announcement on
Feb 6, 2013
“For
over 100 years the Boy Scouts of America has provided a wonderful
opportunity for boys and young men to develop character and virtue and
to exemplify the values of service, community, friendship, leadership,
and fundamental duty to God. Young people need supportive formation
encouraged by a community of peers and virtuous leaders. We would hope
that the Boy Scouts of America will continue to provide young people a
formative experience grounded in virtue and directed by service to God
and others. All leaders and organizations that serve young people have a
responsibility to protect and foster a life of virtue according to their
particular mission. Organizations have a duty to select leaders that
model virtues and core values with integrity; Catholic chartered units
will continue to provide leaders who promote and live Catholic values.
This is a matter of responsibility, not a matter of unjust
discrimination which is always wrong and contrary to the inviolable
dignity of every human person. The National Catholic Committee on
Scouting (NCCS) will participate in the Boy Scouts of America’s
initiative to listen to its members’ concerns regarding a change in its
membership policy. The NCCS will offer input based on Catholic teachings
and values.”
United States Conference of Catholic Bishops Liaison to the National
Catholic Committee on Scouting |
Guidelines for Boy Scout Units in Affiliated Parishes and School -EFFECTIVE
JANUARY 1, 2013 -
For more information contact:
Committee Chair: Scott West - (503) 871-2066 ww2scott@wvi.com
Committee Chaplain: Deacon Tom Gornick - (503) 234 –5334 - tgornick@archdpdx.org
Ordering Scout Patches
Click on the appropriate emblem below for order forms
Forms can be filled out using Adobe
Acrobat and printed, or can be printed and completed by hand. Please see forms
for prices and further instructions.
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Scout Camp - Chaplain Guide 2011: Click here
Nomination Form for Archdiocese of Portland's Catholic Committee on Scouting: Click Here
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www.ncscs-bsa.org/index.php
Fact Sheet Boy Scout Religious Emblems:
Click Here
National Catholic Committee for Girl Scouts USA and Campfire USA www.nccgscf.org
Fact Sheet Girl Scout & Campfire Religious Emblems: Click Here
Girl Scout & Campfire Youth Recognition Programs: Click Here
Click on Chart to Enlarge
Archdiocesan Catholic Committee on Scouting Awards - Cub Scout & Boy Scout Religious Emblems
Fact Sheet - Boy Scout Religious Emblems
All applications must be received by December 15th each year. Applications should include the original application, found in the back of the workbook --- no photocopies --- and a check for ten dollars ($10) made out to the Archdiocese of Portland to cover the processing and emblem costs.
* Complete Application for Religious Emblems Counselor: Form
* Current Archdiocesan Background Check
Youth Protection
Equivalent
Intent to Begin Application: Form |
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Application for the St. George Emblem:
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Application for the Bronze Pelican Adult Recognition Emblem |
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Servant of God Frank Parater Youth Recognition: Click Here |
2012 Scouts Honors news release
