The National Federation of Catholic Youth Ministry
(NFCYM) developed the Religious Recognition depicted above
for use by Catholic Scouts. The Diocese of Arlington has adopted
the programs for use in our Catholic Scout program. For more information
click on the NFCYM link.
To get started, see For Parents below
Daisy Girl Scouts
Catholic Daisy Girl Scouts have the opportunity
to grow in their faith in the Guardian Angel program. This
Religious Recognition program is a diocesan emblem.
To get started, click on the image at left.<===
For Parents
A Scout is reverent, and we are glad that
you and your Catholic Scout want to continue their growth in
the Catholic faith by working on a Religious Recognition program.
There are a number of Catholic Religious Recognition
available for girls participating in Scouting. All Catholic
Scouts desiring to work towards one of the Religious Recognition
must meet the following general requirements: baptized Roman
Catholic (of any Latin or Eastern Rite), attending Catholic
school or enrolled in the parish RE program, and active in
Scouting a minimum of six months.
The procedures are simple: Send a copy of the
order form (Printer-friendly
Order Form ) and $7.00 per Scout for the particular recognition
to:
Ted Zagrobelny
12310 Beechnut Court
Woodbridge VA 22192
Contact Ted by e-mail: Ted
Zagrobelny
Some groups will order the books
for a group of five, ten, twenty, or more. Others leave it
up to the individual parents. It’s your choice. Checks
should be made out to CCOS (Catholic Committee on Scouting).
After the program is completed, fill out the completion sheet,
get the appropriate signatures, and sent the sheet back to
Ted. Then he'll send you the medal for presentation to the
Scout. The awards for the highest levels in Girl Scouting (Mary,
The First Disciple and Spirit
Alive) require a formal Board of Review after the work
is done.This requirement by the diocesan committee ensures
the integrity of the programs and assists in improving the
program. We also require that a trained religious recognition
moderator lead these higher level awards. Contact Mark
Hansen for further details on moderator availability
or training opportunities.
The recognition can be presented at a mass on
Scout Sunday, a school mass for those at a parochial school
or a weekend parish mass. The annual Diocesan Scout mass is
celebrated in February. Bishop Loverde, the main celebrant
for the mass, encourages all Scouts and their leaders to attend
and looks forward to greeting and congratulating each of you
on your work. Great photo op with Bishop Loverde and your Scouts.
Questions? Please call Ted at (703) 491-2724
