We are starting to hear from people throughout the diocese concerning religious emblems. There are emblems that may be earned by those in BSA programs and GS of the USA programs as well. The older programs require a religious emblems counselor. Anyone who wishes to serve as a Religious Emblems Counselor, must be approved by the Diocese of Fall River Scout Chaplain. Currently approval consists of submitting an application to the Scout Chaplain. Applicants will need to be trained and CORI’d not only through the appropriate scouting organization, but also through the Diocese of Fall River (through their home parish). This is a non-negotiable and cannot be waived by the Chaplain or any member of the Catholic Committee on Scouting per the directives of the Bishop of Fall River.
Workbooks for Religious Emblems may be purchased through the Scout Center or through the Diocese of Fall River Catholic Scouting Office. The cost through us is $5. Also, once complete and the appropriate procedures are followed concerning Board of Reviews (if applicable), The completed emblem application and $5 (towards the cost of the emblem) should be sent to: Catholic Scouting, P.O. Box 182, Centerville, Ma 02632. Please do not mail them to Fr. David, it will create a delay in the processing of the emblems application.
Throughout the year, the Catholic Committee on Scouting will be working on developing a training program for Religious Emblem Counselors. Also, there are other programs offered through the NCCS that boys and girls may participate in as well, such as the Rosary Patch series and the Footsteps of the Saints Patch series.
Also, we are looking at helping our adult scouters to grow in their faith as well and will be offering opportunities for that as well.
We look forward to the upcoming year and in helping more of our scouts and adult scouters grow in faith!
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