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The NCCS offers various programs to assist Scouts of all ages learn more about their faith. View the current offerings on the NCCS website. It should be noted that these are activity patches, not religious emblems, and as such the Scout is not eligible for the BSA religious knot. The most recent is a series of patches recognizing the lives of American Saints—Footsteps of American Saints. For several years now the NCCS has offered the NCCS Rosary Patch Program which promotes the study of the mysteries and prayers of the Rosary. There are a series of patches to be earned. Every two years there is an opportunity for older scouts to go to Philmont
Scout Ranch in Every year the NCCS conducts a training course for adults at Philmont Scout Ranch. The course explains in detail how the Catholic Church uses the scouting program, as ministry, to promote the Kingdom of God. Activities are provided for other family members including children of all ages. DCCS Scout Retreat Programs The diocese offers a common patch for three different age-appropriate
scout retreats. All retreats use the theme developed from the The Cub Scout Faith Day in offered annually in March at several locations in different deaneries. Activities include Opening Ceremony, Theme Related Activity, Craft Activity, Snack, Songs, Fun Closing Activity, and Closing Activity. The Boy Scout Retreat in held annually in March at the St. Meinrad Archabbey. Activities include Presentations with Discussions, Spiritual Exercises, Liturgies, Reconciliation, Eucharistic Adoration, Free Time, Evening Activity, There is a closing Mass with the Bishop. The Venturing Retreat (which includes Girl Scouts) is held annually in November. Activities include Presentations with Discussions, Spiritual Exercises, Liturgies, Reconciliation, Eucharistic Adoration, Free Time, Evening Activity. For these three diocesan activities see Committee Events for the dates and specific contact information. See also
Helping Hands Award, a local award, under
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