The Scouting Office -- What Is It and Why

The Office of Youth Ministries, including the Catholic Scouting Office, was established by Bishop John McGann in September of 1983 as a result of a recommendation by the Diocesan Task Force on Youth Ministry in our diocese. Actually the Catholic Committees on Scouting date back to the establishment of the Diocese of Rockville Centre in 1957, and until 1983 were a part of the Catholic Youth Organization division of Catholic Charities.

Included in the responsibilities and duties of the Catholic Committees are the following: promote and assist in spiritual development programs for Catholic Leaders; Scouting as a viable youth ministry in parishes; promote religious emblems and religious recognitions; provide spiritual enrichment for Scouts through retreats, days of recollection and pilgrimages; coordinate Diocesan Scouting events and activities; make national Catholic Scouting services and materials available in the diocese and act as a liaison; maintain up-dated documents and statistics and help stimulate the fulfillment of responsibilities of Catholic lay people in Boy Scouting and Girl Scouting programs.

The Catholic Scouting Office coordinates all these activities in service to over 40,000 Catholics involved in Scouting in Nassau and Suffolk Counties.

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Upcoming Events:

SAINT GEORGE TREK - Philmont 2011

July 7th - 22nd, 2011

The Catholic Committee on Scouting of the Diocese of Rockville Centre through its affiliation with the National Catholic Committee on Scouting, is pleased to announce a high adventure leadership program for older Catholic Boy Scouts and Venture Crew members at Philmont Scout Ranch in northeastern New Mexico from July 7 to July 22, 2011.

Catholic Boy Scouts and Venturers who are going into their second, third or fourth (Sophomore, Junior or Senior) year of high school in the Fall of 2011 are eligible to apply. Selection will be made on the basis of demonstrated leadership potential. Reception of Scouting’s religious emblems and involvement in church, school and community activities will be considered. Girls in Venturing are encouraged to apply. The decision of the screening committee is final.

Application forms and information may be obtained by contacting Fr. Gerard Gentleman, diocesan scout chaplain at 516-938-3846 or ggentleman@drvc.org

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