Archdiocese of Portland in Oregon
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.

 

 

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

http://www.nccs-bsa.org/index.php

  

Guidelines for Boy Scout Units in Affiliated Parishes and School -EFFECTIVE JANUARY 1, 2013 -click here

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.

Boys Patch Girls Patch

 

 

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

 

Scouting Awards
What Scout Emblem is age appropriate??
Scout Age chart
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.

  Requirements for Religious Emblems Counselor

 

* Complete Application for Religious  

   Emblems Counselor: Form

 

* Current Archdiocesan Background Check


* Completion of BSA and Archdiocesan

    Youth Protection


* Completion of Counselor Training or

    Equivalent


* Before Starting, file a Notification of

  Intent to Begin Application: Form

 
St George Emblem Application for the St. George Emblem:
Click Here   

Brown Peligan

Application for the Bronze Pelican Adult Recognition Emblem

Click Here

Frank Parater Servant of God Frank Parater Youth Recognition: Click Here

 

2012 Scouts Honors  news release

 

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