Catholic Scouting at 1310 West Main Street, Lexington, KY 40508-2048 US - Home
Welcome to Your Source for Catholic Programs for Girl Scouts and Boy Scouts!
The Diocese of Lexington Catholic Committee on Scouting provides support for both Boy Scout and Girl Scout programs throughout the diocese.
The values taught in Scouting are the same found in the Gospels. Scouting is an effective way to help Catholic youths do their duty to God and to their country. Scouting builds character and teaches devotion to God in an environment that provides wholesome fun under the guidance of strong adult role models. The scouting programs provide a wonderful channel to involve youth in the life of Catholic parishes.
Find out more about the Scouts and their activities throughout the Diocese of Lexington on this website, by clicking on the buttons at the left of the page:
- Visit the ABOUT page to learn more about the religious awards for Boy Scouts and Girl Scouts, including religious medals and religious patches.
- Visit the NEWS page to view stories and photos from CCS events.
- Visit the STAFF page to call or e-mail the CCS Secretary.
Several issues have arisen in the past two years that have caused some leaders and organizations to question the relationship between GSUSA and the Catholic Church. The GSUSA and National Federation for Catholic Youth Ministry, through the National Catholic Committee on Girls Scouts and Camp Fire, have been holding many discussions about these issues. More information can be found on the NCCGSCF page at http://www.nccgscf.org/
At the National Catholic Youth Conference in Indianapolis, officials of the Girl Scouts of the USA hosted a breakfast for a number of bishops and diocesan youth directors from around the US in order to discuss some of these issues. This document lists answers to some frequently asked questions about the GSUSA program and also outlines some of the action steps currently underway to provide a framework for a cooperative relationship between our Catholic dioceses, host parishes and local Girl Scouts Councils
Emblem shown above: The Ad Altare Dei Medal, awarded to Boy Scouts.
Parish and Diocesan Scout Sunday
Diocesan Scout Sunday will take place on February 19, 2012, 12:30 PM, at the Cathedral of Christ the King. Bishop Ronald Gainer will celebrate a special Mass for scouts and will present religious awards at the reception immediately following Mass in Hehman Hall. Click here for the Scout Chaplain's letter about celebrating Scout Sunday in your parish as well as at Diocesan Scout Sunday in 2012.