| Catholic Committee - New Bridgeport Catholic Commitee Chair |
Posted Aug. 1, 2008 |
 Bishop William Lori appointed Ray LaLuna as the new Chairman of the Catholic Committee on Scouting for the Diocese of Bridgeport. This appointment is effective June 1, 2008 for a term of three years.
Ray LaLuna has much scouting experience and has been serving on the Archdiocese of Hartford’s Catholic Committee for several years. Ray has attended the "Scouting in the Catholic Church" course at Philmont several times and has an incredible wealth of knowledge about Catholic Scouting. He will be a great asset to the Diocese of Bridgeport and Connecticut Yankee Council.
Click the link below to view Biship Lori's Appointment Letter and his support for Scouting.
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| Catholic Committee - Religious Emblems Counselor Training |
Posted Jul. 31, 2008 |
 The Archdiocese of Hartford Catholic Committee on Scouting Presents The Counselor Training Program for Religious Emblems Programs for Cub Scout and Boy Scout Leaders
Saturday, September 20, 2008
The Archdiocese of Hartford Office of Religious Education
467 Bloomfield Avenue
Bloomfield, CT 06002
Registrations are due before September 12th. No Walk-Ins.
Click the link below for registration flyer and more information.
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| Catholic Committee - Adult Catholic Award Information |
Posted Jul. 31, 2008 |
 Applications are available to recognize adult catholic scouters for their contributions toward Scouting and the Archdiocese of Hartford.
Applications for a national recognition are also avaiable for Scouters and non-Scouters alike, who have made significant contributions to the spiritual development of Catholic youths through Scouting.
For more information including qualifications, weblinks, and applications, please click the link below. |
| Catholic Committee - Religious Award Emblem Fees |
Posted Jul. 31, 2008 |
 A MESSAGE FROM THE ARCHDIOCESE OF HARTFORD:
Because our cost has gone up for Catholic Scouting Books, we have to raise our prices according to our costs effective immediately.
Prices for emblems are the same as last year.
The company in which we get our books has raised prices significantly. www.scoutstuff.org
Light of Christ & Parvuli Dei Activity Books: $5.
Ad Altare Dei Activity Book: $6.
Ad Altare Dei Counselors' & Board of Review Guide: $7.
Pope Pius XII Activity Book: $6.
Pope Pius XII Counselors' & Board of Review Guide: $15.
Light of Christ & Parvuli Dei Application fee (emblem): $7.
Ad Altare Dei Application Fee: $8.25
Pope Pius XII Application Fee: $8.75
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| Catholic Committee - Catholic Emblem Board of Reviews |
Posted Jul. 31, 2008 |
 The Hartford Catholic Committee on Scouting will hold its Boy Scout Religioud Emblem Board of Reviews on Monday, March 17, beginning at 7:00 PM.
The catholic committee's final date to receive religious award applications and workbooks for Cub Scouts will also be on Monday, March 17th, 2007 at the Connecticut Yankee Council building in Milford.
Cub Scouts need only to turn in their materials and application by the deadline. However, Boy Scouts need to come dressed in full uniform for a Board of Review. Boy Scouts also need to bring their application and materials. All applications for Cub Scouts and Boy Scouts need to be signed off by the appropriate individuals prior to submission.
Any materials sent to the Connecticut Yankee Council office need to be addressed Attention: Bob Wargo. Also, fees for the application can be made out by check, payable to the Archdiocese of Hartford, Office of Religious Education. The fee should be included when the application and materials are submitted. For the new price list of workbooks and application fees go to the top of this web page for the new information. |
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| Catholic Committee - Hartford Arch-Dio. Scout Recognitions |
Posted Jul. 31, 2008 |
 Scouts from the Archdiocese of Hartford will gather at St. Joseph Cathedral in Hartford on Sunday, May 4, 2008 at 2:00 PM for a Benediction Ceremony. Scouts are asked to arrive no later than 1:00 PM.
The Light of Christ, Parvuli Dei, Ad Altare Dei and Pope Pius XII Religious Emblems will be given to individual Scouts who completed the programs. The Pope Pius IV unit award will be given to recognize Scout troops or packs. All are welcome. |
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| Catholic Committee - Catholic Scouting Retreat 2008 |
Posted Jul. 31, 2008 |
 "Follow In His Footsteps IX" is a Catholic at Camp Mattatuck for June 6-8,2008.
The weekend is for Webelos, Boy Scouts, and Venturers at Camp Mattatuck in Plymouth, CT.
Includes lots of fun activities and speacial guests. Also a great time to plan a unit activity to help with Scouts working on Religious Emblems!
Please click the link below to download the registration form. |
| Catholic Committee - Catholic Scout Handbook |
Posted Jul. 31, 2008 |
 Attached is the 2007-2008 Catholic Boy Scout and Girl Scout Handbook for the Archdiocese of Hartford. Inside of it are all of the dates to remember for the year, application forms, registration forms for events, policies and guidelines, and prices. Please pass it on, post it on your websites, print it, and use it. We have a full year ahead of us with great events being planned. There are new committee members and positions. We hope that you can join us for our Catholic Scouting programs.
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| Catholic Committee - Hartford Catholic Committee |
Posted Jul. 31, 2008 |
 CATHOLIC COMMITTEE ON SCOUTING, CONNECTICUT YANKEE COUNCIL HARTFORD ARCHDIOCESE
Lawrence Pisani, Co-Chairman
John Morrissey, Co-Chairman
Rev. Stephen Bzdyra, Committee Chaplain
Robert Wargo, Staff Advisor |
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| Catholic Committee - Bpt-Diocese Catholic Commitee News |
Posted Jul. 31, 2008 |
 The Catholic Scout Committee of the Diocese of Bridgeport has announced the yearly time-table for Catholic Cub Scout and Boy Scout awards for 2008.
All applications for youth awards must be submitted by April 15, 2008. Nominations for adults and unit recognitions are also due on April 15th. All awards will be presented by Bishop Lori on June 6, 2008.
Members of the Scout Committee are available to assist Scout leaders in developing award programs for youth. Information on award requirements and publications are available through Father Balint at the Scout office, 876-6868 x 261.
For further information, contact Deacon Joseph Melita, Director of Catholic Scouting, 938-1111.
The Diocese of Bridgeport Catholic Scout Committee serves Catholic Scouts and Catholic sponsored units in Fairfield County.
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| Catholic Committee - Bridgeport Catholic Committee |
Posted Jul. 31, 2008 |
 Attention All Catholic Scouts in the Bridgeport Diocese!
Any questions related to the Catholic Religious Emblems program, including but not limited to Boards of Review and Religious Emblem Ceremony dates, may be referred to the follwing members of the Bridgeport Catholic Committe on Scouting:
Deacon Joe Melita (203) 938-1111; Father Balint (203) 876-6868 x 261 |
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| Catholic Committee - National Catholic Committee on Scouting |
Posted Jul. 31, 2008 |
 To find information regarding Catholic Scouting and/or the National Catholic Committee on Scouting, click the link below.
This is a great website to become oriented with the function of the National Catholic Committee on Scouting, Awards for Catholic Scouts and Scouters, and Programming. |
| Catholic Committee - A Scout Is Reverent |
Posted Jul. 31, 2008 |
 A reminder that regular mass attendance is required for all practicing Catholics. This is evidenced by the Twelfth point of the Scout Law: "A Scout Is Reverent."
Remember when planning for weekend activities or camping to find a church and a convenient mass time. In this way, Scouters can continue to provide direction to Scouts about the importance of spiritual growth through regular mass attendance. |
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Questions - Contact Robert Wargo |
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