Scout Office (boys):

Goal: The intent is to provide an incentive to have the youth learn more of their faith and to keep their faith in Scouting.

Programs:

Parvuli Dei (Children of God) The purpose of the program is to help young boys explore a wide range of activities in order to discover the presence of God in their daily lives as members of their family and parish, and also to develop a good positive self-image through the contributions they can make to the group or community.

Light of Christ The purpose of the program is to help the Tiger and Wolf scouts develop a personal relationship with Jesus.

Ad Altare Dei The purpose of the program is to equip the Scout to take his place in the world as a maturing Catholic and a maturing American.

Scout Office (girls)

Goal: The mission is to spread the Good news to girls from first grade through high school using the Religious Emblem awards designed to increasingly help each girl to continue to grow in her faith as she progresses to the next level.

Programs:

Family of God Program is an activity series developed to complement the formal catechetical efforts of parish and family. This program helps children explore a wide range of activities while discovering the presence of God in their daily lives as members of their family and parish.

I Live My Faith Program focuses in on developing an awareness of the girl's individual potential as a responsible member of her family and as growing member of her faith community.

Marian Medal Program provides an opportunity for the girl to develop new insights into herself, her relationships with her family, the community and church through varied service projects. The main emphasis is on Mary as a model for their lives and a hope for the future.

Spirit Alive Program is designed to assist youth in discovering how the Holy Spirit moves within their lives. The major resources used in this program are the sacred Scriptures and some documents of the Second Vatican Council.

Vicar for Pastoral/Community Affairs