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Catholic Committee on ScoutingAllentown DioceseMinsi Trails Council
http://www.minsiccos.comBill Brodniak
2009
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Eligibility: the Scout Application/Approval form signed A registered Boy Scout of Catholic faith 13 and 14 years old Active member of Troop for 6 months Completed 6th grade before starting the
program
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Eligibility: the Counselor Program Intent form signed and submitted to local
CCoS A registered member of BSA in good standing Be of the Catholic faith Completed the Diocesan program
“Protecting God’s Children”http://www.allentowndiocese.org/ follow links for Protection of Youth and Protecting God’s Children
Completed BSA Youth Protection traininghttp://www.scouting.org/myscouting/elearning.aspx
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INTERESTED UNDERSTANDING OPEN FLEXIBLE AND
CREATIVE LIKEABLE SENSE OF HUMOR
KNOWLEDGEABLE COMMUNICATE SPIRITUAL SENSITIVE OBSERVANT
Counselor attributes
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Purpose of the award Help Catholic Scouts of the Roman Rite
develop a fully Christian way of life in the faith community
Program is organized in chapters based on the seven Sacraments which are a primary means toward spiritual growth
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Program Requirements Use of a Catholic Bible is required St. Joseph version of New American Bible used in program preparation
Scout should be advancing in Scouting (not mandatory)
Regular participation in Sunday worship Involved in formal religious education program Complete ALL requirements in AAD manual All sections must be completed and signed off Attend annual Catholic Scout Retreat Weekend
(last weekend in April)
Successfully complete AAD Board of ReviewProgram designed to be completed in 6-8 months
[start beginning of school year]
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Board of Review Does he have a better understanding of his Christian
commitment? Has he learned to understand, support, and apply Christian
principles to the problems of our day? Has he thought about his vocation in life: a vocation to the
priesthood, religious life, marriage, or single life? How has his relationship with his Church grown? What is his attitude toward Scouting and the ideals of the
program? How does his relationship between Scouting and the Church
compare? Has the Scout grown in his understanding and living out of
his faith? (faith growth)
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Award Presentation The religious emblem will be presented to
theScout at the annual Youth Recognition Ceremony
Sunday after Mother’s Day in May
The religious knot or device should be presented at a Troop Court of Honor
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Counselor’s role: Delivering the Program Use the AAD Counselor Guide Facilitate (keep moving and on track) the
general discussions Review the chapters prior to meeting Anticipate questions or stumbling areas Hold regular meetings & schedule projects Use of a check-off worksheet helps keep
track of progress Review progress of each chapter & sign off
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Counselor’s role: Guiding the Scout Help the Scout experience Christ’s deep
love for them as individuals (not dependent on their behavior)
Help the Scout go beyond the surface answers of childhood
Encourage greater participation of Catholic Scouts in the religious programs of the Church
Promote the Spiritual component of Scouting within the parish and unit. (A Scout is Reverent)
Help create an atmosphere conducive to the development of religious vocations.
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Scout’s Roles and Responsibilities: Attend regular meetings. If Scout misses
more than two meetings…….. Work through the AAD Scout Manual with
Counselor using a Bible where appropriate
Stay on task and schedule Make the program a priority Be prepared to share experiences at BOR Attend Catholic Scout Retreat
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Parent’s Role Support the Religious Emblems Counselor
in her/his role Support your son as he shares lessons with
the family Make the program a priority
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Sections Section 1: Introduction
Chapter 1: Sacraments and Sacraments in Our Daily Life
Section 2: The Sacraments of Initiation Chapter 2: Baptism Chapter 3: Confirmation Chapter 4: Eucharist
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Sections Section 3: Sacraments of Healing
Chapter 5: Reconciliation Chapter 6: Anointing of the Sick
Section 4: Sacraments of Service (Commitment)
Chapter 7: Holy Orders Chapter 8: Marriage
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AAD Chapter make-up:A. Life Experiences
Focus on experiences within the life of the Scout and begins to examine them
B. Activity Interrelate Sacraments with life experience and
faith knowledgeC. Faith Response
Application and summary – experiences leading to growth of faith
Scoutmaster sign-off Scout keeping the SM up-to-date on his
personal growth – more than one chapter at a time is permitted
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No changes permitted Additional requirements may not be added
Puzzles – don’t allow Scouts to skip ahead – they are part of the chapter material
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Open “The Good Book” Internet sites with Scripture passages for the day
– sometimes with reflections www.dailygospel.org www.ewtn.com www.usccb.org www.daily-word-of-life.com www.wau.org www.wordofgod.ca
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Column A1) Exodus 20:1-17 (OT or NT)2) Genesis 5:1-24 (OT or NT)3) Luke 15:11-31 (OT or NT)4) Acts 6:1-7 (OT or NT)
Column Ba. Historyb. Poetryc. Genealogyd. Lawe. parable
Exodus 20:1-17
ChapterBook Verses
Now match a numbered Column A ‘Scripture Passage’ with a Column B ‘Literary Form’, plus is the Scripture Passage from the Old Testament (OT) or from the New Testament (NT)
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Chapter 1: Sacraments and Sacramentals in our daily life Goal: recognize the signs of faith and their
importance Question: What is a Sacrament and why
should it be important to me?A. Life Experience:
Scouting symbols & signs Common life symbols & signs Symbols of our Christian life
Sacraments: celebrating / encountering Jesus through symbols and words
Sacraments originated with Jesus’ words and actions
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Chapter 1. Sacramentals
Objects: pictures, statues, ……. Actions: genuflections, ….. Places: Rome, …… Practices: Retreats, ….
C. Faith response Homilies – tough to complete, you may
want to read Gospel at end of meeting then remind them to make a note or two about homily
Scoutmaster minutes – skits
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Chapter 2. Baptism Goal: Baptism is the start of his life in
Christ and a covenant of union with God Question: How does Baptism relate to my
daily life? What does it mean to be initiated into a
group? Scouts’ expectations and responsibilities Christians’ expectations and responsibilities Scout discovers that many of the responsibilities
accepted at Baptism are fulfilled in Scouting
Sacraments of Initiation: Baptism, Confirmation, & Eucharist
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Baptism Signs and symbols – Water
Hebrews cross Jordan river Crossing desert (death – sin) into promised land (life)
Death: Noah’s flood, Pharaoh’s army, typhoon Life: Water from rock, rain for crops, drink
Is your Faith in God an active part of your daily life – visible to others as a guiding light.
Bible practice [C] Prayer Service (pg 16, Counselor’s Guide)
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Chapter 3. Confirmation Goal: Discover the role of the Holy Spirit in
his daily Christian life Questions: What is the Spirit? How should
the Spirit affect our daily life? Confirmation: sign of one’s total openness
to the Spirit of God – it’s action through his life
A. Examine: The presence, power, effect of team and Scouting
spirit Spirit in the early Church Power of the Holy Spirit within the Church and
their daily lives
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Confirmation First Class Scout Confirmed
CatholicTeach younger ScoutsSkills – give a good example - Live the Scout Spirit
Take leadership roleteach others aboutChrist – give good exampleLive the Christian Spirit
>B4: Find an Eagle Scout – important witness!>Service Project: Scout lists gifts and talents – use these to help others – not meant to be overburdening, but not busy work.>Prayer Service: C2, page 24 (pg 20 in Counselor’s guide)
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Chapter 4. Eucharist Goal: explore how Eucharist unites Christian
past, strengthens him for present and future Questions: How does the Eucharist give me
strength? Do you feel it is easy to follow Christ? To live as He would want you to do?
Do not focus on Mass – focus on sacrificial meal
Example: ‘family’ gatherings Last Supper
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Eucharist B1: Feeding Miracles: not extraordinary
occurrences, ordinary occurrences that became extraordinary
Experience different Eucharist or meal settings
They have the power within themselves to make the Eucharist meal more enjoyable, meaningful, and personal
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Chapter 5. Reconciliation Goal: grow in understanding God’s
unconditional love. Questions: Counselor's guide pg 28 Need to present positive view of
Sacrament Sin: no such thing as a private sin –
not just God vs Me – all sin effects my personal attitude towards others
Sacraments of healing: Reconciliation & Anointing of the Sick
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Reconciliation Forgiveness in our lives:
How does it compare to the Bible stories of ‘the Good Thief’ or ‘the Prodigal Son’
“Our Father” skit Reconciliation (penance) – of a nature to
promote healing and change (reform) in the sinner
B4: Private discussion with Counselor Prayer Service: celebration of God’s
forgiving nature
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Chapter 6. Anointing the Sick Goal: grow in understanding the Church’s
ministry to the sick, and the Christian attitude toward suffering and illness
Questions: Why do you think God permits sickness & injury? How do we as a Faith community experience this Sacrament?
Example: Scout reflects on sickness and injury. How did Jesus minister to sick?
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Anointing the Sick Attend healing service, an anointing of
the sick Assumes the presence of a praying
community
Service project: one month helping others – should be some personal interaction
*** All Sacraments are Community Events ***
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Chapter 7. Holy Orders Goal: how ordination helps individuals
grow in holiness and witness God’s love Examine:
Scout Slogan, “Do a Good Turn Daily,” and someone who lives it
Call, selection, and mission of apostles
Interview a bishop, priest, or deacon (scheduling!)
Could do as a group Suggest that questions are prepared prior to
meeting Serra Club can provide contacts with
seminarians
Sacraments of Service (Commitment):Marriage and Holy Orders
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Chapter 8. Marriage Goal: Investigate how marriage helps
spouses to grow in holiness and witness Christ’s love
Scout example: Concept of teamwork Biblical foundations of marriage
Interview married couple (parents)
St Paul frequently parallels relationships husband and wife to relationship between Christ and His Church
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National Catholic Committee on Scoutinghttp://www.nccs-bsa.org
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Allentown Diocesehttp://www.allentowndiocese.org
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Minsi Trails Catholic Committee on Scoutinghttp://www.minsiccos.com
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P.R.A.Y.http://www.praypub.org
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Congratulations!
_______________________has completed the Ad Altare Dei AwardCounselor Training
October 5, 2009 ________________________________Bill Brodniak, Catholic Committee on Scouting
Allentown Diocese