Roman Catholic 
Diocese of Ogdensburg

Scouting

The purpose of the Diocesan Catholic Committee on Scouting of the Diocese of Ogdensburg is to give guidance, vitality, and leadership in the spiritual phase of Scouting to all Catholic Scouts and Scouters of the Diocese.

The Diocesan Catholic Committee on Scouting (DCCS) also endeavors to help parishes and other Catholic organizations support the Scouting program on the local level.

The agenda of the DCCS supplements the programs of the National Catholic Committee on Scouting (NCCS) and the Boy Scouts of America (BSA), with special instructions and activities, that includes an Annual Retreat and Bishop's Scout Gathering Mass for the presentation of youth and adult religious emblems, awards, and most of all to aid in the physical, ethical, and spiritual development of Scouting members as it relates to Roman Catholics.

For information on the various awards and programs, and for diocesan program information to order books & awards contact  Father Bryan Stitt at 315-393-2920.

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Emblems and Medals

Diocesan Emblem Policy

Catholic Scouting offers numerous opportunities for earning faith related Religious emblems and medals. Formal presentation of all CCS awards by the Bishop of the Diocese of Ogdensburg are conducted at the Annual Scouting Gathering with the Bishop each year.

Information regarding eligibility and requirements for these emblems or awards are taken from from the National Catholic Committee on Scouting website.

Visit their websites at http://www.nccs-bsa.org/ & http://www.nfcym.org/

Click a religious emblem or medal below to learn more about them.

Cub Scouts

Grades 7-8
Ad Altare Dei

Grades 9-12
From ages 15-20 for Boy Scouts, 
Venturers, and Explorers  
Pope Piux XII

Grades 1-3
Family of God

Grades 4-6
I Live My Faith

Grades 7-10
Marian Medal

Grades 9-12
Spirit Alive

Frequently Asked Questions

1.) How do you invite the Bishop to an Eagle or Gold Award Ceremony?

The procedure to invite the Bishop of Ogdensburg
to an Eagle Scout Court of Honor
or a Girl Scout Gold Award Ceremony:

Mail to: Attn: Diocesan Scout Chaplain
Court of Honor / Ceremony Invitation
Diocese of Ogdensburg Catholic Committee on
Scouting
PO Box 369
Ogdensburg, NY 13669

The invitation should include:-full name and address of the Scout
-name of the Scout’s parish
-information on the project completed
-an address name and phone number for response

If the Bishop is unable to attend and if scheduling permits, the Diocesan Scout Chaplain or a designee will attend the Court of Honor / Ceremony to extend the Bishop’s greeting and recognition if possible.

2.) How are the Religious Emblems Presented?

Upon completion of the religious emblems program all Girl Scouts and Boy Scouts are entitled to a three-fold recognition:

1.  DIOCESAN RECOGNITION – at the annual Diocesan Scout Mass, on the third Sunday of October each year – presentation of the medal by our Bishop or his designee.
2. PARISH RECOGNITION – by the pastor and usually at a Sunday Liturgy at a time determined by the pastor and parent –   presentation of the parent pin and the pocket card for the Boy Scouts and presentation of the certificate for the Girl Scouts.
3. TROOP RECOGNITION – presentation of the religious emblem knot (obtained by the Scout Leader) for the Boy Scouts at a unit function. (Only one religious emblem knot is given to a Scout. Therefore, if they have received the knot for a previous religious emblem program award, only recognition is given – a knot is not presented.) The Girl Scouts do not have a religious emblem knot, etc. but with consultation with the Scout Leader, the girls could be recognized at a troop function/breakfast, etc.

A Scout is Reverent – Faithful to their Religious Duties

3.) How do you request a NCCS Eagle Scout Certificate?

Eagle Scout Certificate Requisition Form

Contact

 Father Bryan Stitt
Diocesan Chaplain of Catholic Scouting
315-393-2920