RELIGIOUS EMBLEMS FOR CATHOLIC YOUTH
The Four Spiritual Programs for girls are: (All programs require a trained and certified counselor. Materials for these programs can be purchased using the order form on this page. When completed, emblems are ordered from this office using the same form.)
Family of God – For grades 2-3 was developed to help children as members of their family and parish explore a wide range of activities to discover the presence of God in their daily life.
I Live My Faith – For grades 4-6 is planned to help youth appreciate more deeply the place of God and religion in their daily lives.
Marian Medal – For youth in grades 7-10 involves participants in an understanding of Mary as a model of openness and spirituality, a woman of the church.
Spirit Alive – For youth in grades 9-12 helps them discover how the Holy Spirit moves within their lives through a program of research, dialogue, and activities.
The Four Spiritual Programs for boys are: (Light of Christ and Parvuli Dei are done with a parent or guardian. Ad Altare Dei and Pope Pius XII require a trained and certified counselor / facilitator. Books for these programs can be purchased at all Scout Shops. When completed, emblems are ordered from this office using the form on this page.)
Light of Christ – Youth in grades 1 & 2 develop a personal relationship with Jesus with their parents’ participation.
Parvuli Dei – Youth in grade 3–5 explore a wide range of activities in order to discover the presence of God in their daily lives as members of their family and parish and develop a positive self-image.
Ad Altare Dei – 7th grade and older. This program helps the Scout grow spiritually as a young Catholic by reading Scripture and doing projects that are designed to help him understand the meaning of the Sacraments. When all requirements are completed, the counselor should contact the Spiritual Scouting office to arrange for a Board of Review.
Pope Pius XII – Ages 15 and older. This program deals with different life choices, occupations and ministries in the church. It includes youth led discussions on current issues facing the church and society today. When all requirements are completed, the facilitator should contact the Spiritual Scouting office to arrange for a Board of Review.
Annual Recognition Mass:
The Annual Scout Recognition Mass is held annually in early March. All youth who earn religious emblems by December 31st of the previous year are recognized, as well as adults who have been nominated for Adult Religious Awards.
Training for Adult Advisors in Religious Emblem Programs:
All religious emblem programs for girls and the programs for older boys require an adult advisor who must receive training (Cub Scouts work with a parent). There are several trainings held during the year for all programs. For more information regarding Religious Emblem Counselor training, please contact the CYO Scouting office at 313-963-7172 Ext. 8 or email scouting@cyodetroit.org. Someone is normally available part time on Tuesday, Wednesday, and Thursday. Registration fliers are posted in the Forms box whenever training sessions are scheduled.
Adult Service Awards:
There are four adult awards presented at the Annual Recognition Mass: Bronze Pelican, St. George Emblem, St. Elizabeth Anne Seton Award, and the St. Anne Medal. These awards are presented in recognition of long-standing service to the Catholic Scouting program. Nomination forms for these awards are available in the Forms box at the right of this page. Please note that the deadline for nominations is in early November.