Elements of Catholic Tradition Covered

• Holy Family
• Christian family
• Catholic Christian identity
• Blessings & talents
• Bible stories
• Christian community
• Interdependence of all creation
• Intro to prayer
• Forgiveness
• Christian stewardship
• God's unconditional love for all
• Sacraments

Eligibility

• Catholic youth ages 7-9 who are members of Camp Fire USA, Girl Scouts of the USA, or Junior Catholic Daughters

Purpose

• General Growth & Development Themes:

  • Intrinsic self-worth

  • Discovering the world

  • Give/receive love

  • Self-worth through helping

  • Belonging

  • Family, friends relationships

Program Objectives

• To have growth in their ability to communicate and gain reassurance of love in group setting and enjoy laughing, songs, rhymes, stories, etc.  The program includes six chapters:

  1. I am special to my family

  2. I am special to God's family

  3. I belong to my family

  4. I belong to God's family

  5. I can help my family

  6. I can help God's family

Requirements

• Each child should have their own program book and it will be completed primarily by the child at home with parental support.  In addition, each child should also have a 3-ring binder and a Children's bible.

Program Completion

• When the child has completed all steps, the application should be sent to:

Catholic Youth and Young Adult Ministry

Committee on Scouting and Camp Fire

P.O. Box 32180 

Oklahoma City, OK  73123

Presentation

• The emblem  may be presented at a diocesan or parish ceremony

• Ideally, the religious certificate should be presented at the annual Youth Recognition Ceremony

• Ideally, the youth will receive an invitation to be presented a certificate from Archbishop Beltran at the annual Youth Recognition Ceremony held in the Archdiocese each year.

   Scout's Role

• Actively work on the activities with your parent or guardian

Parent's Role

• Actively work on the activities with their child, she may need your help with Bible readings and getting information

Suggested Time Requirements

• Takes 3-4 months to complete