Catholic Committee on Scouting

 Effective December 5, 2012

New Office and Office Hours for the Catholic Committee on Scouitng

For those who come to the office to purchase books, medals, patches, etc. there is a new procedure for visiting the CCOS office.  This is because of our move and the limited access to the building.  There will be specific hours that the CCOS Office will be open.

Monday to Friday  9:00 AM to Noon and 1:00 PM to 4:00 PM

Please call or email Pat to let her know that you will be coming to the office.  We would hate for you to make the trip and not be able to complete the purpose of your visit.  Our email, phone and fax numbers has stayed the same.

Our New Address: Catholic Committee on Scouting, 2900 Noblestown Road, Pittsburgh, PA  15205.

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The Catholic Committee on Scouting, which has existed for over 50 years, works with the Scouting Program through the Department for Youth and Young Adult Ministry.  They are a volunteer group of Catholic leaders from Boy Scouts, Camp Fire USA, and Girl Scouts.  These men, women and the Diocesan Youth Council (DYC) representatives encourage youth in religious training and values, promote principles of Scouting, and instruct youth to strive for Catholic religious awards and emblems.

  Scout Convocation - April 28, 2013

This spring event is an annual Mass celebrated with a bishop and other clergy at St. Paul Cathedral, during which the religious awards/emblems that were earned by Boy Scouts, Girl Scouts and Capm Fire members are blessed and distributed:  Ad Altare Dei; Pope Pius XII; Kateri Tekakwitha; Marian; St. Elizabeth Ann Seton; or The Spirit Alive Awards.  Adult Religious Awards are also presented at this Convocation for the St. Anne, St. George, The Bishop Leonard and Pope Paul VI Unit Awards.

Catholic Scout Retreat - January 26, 2013

This one day retreat is designed for the Scouts working on the Ad Altare Dei, Pope Pius XII, Kateri Tekakwitha, Marian, St. Elizabeth Anne Seton or The Spirit Alive Emblems.  Leaders and religious counselors who are working with the youth in preparation for these emblems are also invited to attend this special day.  It is built around a theme that is carried out throughout the retreat.  The highlights of the retreat are the Mass and the projects that are worked on in small groups.  There is a fee for the retreat that includes, food, activities, supplies, and a patch.

Catholic Religious Awards Training

Boy Scout / Girl Scout / Campfire Religious Awards Training

          Thursday, September 13, 2012 @ St. Paul, Butler  7:00 PM - 9:00 PM

          Thursday, September 20, 2012 @ - DYYAM Building  7:00 PM - 9:00

          Thursday, May 16, 2013 @ St. Paul Seminary Room 109  7:00 PM - 9:00

Training for counselors is typically offered in the Fall, and in the Spring if there is sufficient demand. If you or someone you know is interested in working with Boy Scouts or Girl Scouts in obtaining their Catholic Religious Award, this training is for you!

See the newsletter for the latest training dates.  Each Training will start at 6:45 PM and end at 9:15 PM. Please call the office to confirm your place, or inquire on prospective schedules (Pat Waskowiak: 412-456-3140 or pwaskowiak@diopitt.org). The cost of the training is $5.00 per person, which includes: materials, patch, and a counselor guide.

General Meeting

     Thursday, November 15, 2012 @ DYYAM Building 7:00 PM

          This is the planning meeting for the Retreat.

     Thursday, February 28, 2013 @ St. Paul Seminary Room 109

 7:00 PM

         This meeting focuses on planning for the Convocation.  Books and applications may be turned in during this meeting.

Your CCOS Representatives