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 Emblem & Annual Convocation
​The Scouting Convocation is a Mass celebrated by the diocesan bishop where he presents the religious emblems to the older youth, units and adults. It is generally held the first Sunday in May at the Christ Our Shepherd Center, near Greensburg. It is followed by an opportunity for photos and a social. All religious recognition programs are administered by the diocese through the Office of Faith, Family, and Discipleship, as well as the diocesan scouting chaplain. All emblems must be approved by the diocese.


THE 2022 CATHOLIC FAMILY SCOUTING CONVOCATION MASS
Sunday, May 1 @ 3:00 PM
Saint Regis Parish, Trafford, PA


The Most Reverend Larry J. Kulick, JCL, Bishop of Greensburg will preside. All Catholic Scouts and Families, as well as all friends of Catholic Scouting, are invited.

 
A brief description of each religious award or emblem is listed below. You can also view a full description of each award, and download the order forms for Boy Scout and Girl Scout materials.​
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collapse Scout : Adult Honor ‎(3)
Adult HonorSt. AnneThis is designated as adult recognition.DescriptionApplication
Adult HonorSt. Elizabeth Ann SetonThis is designated as adult recognition.DescriptionApplication
Adult HonorSt. George (Roman Catholic)This is designated as adult recognition.DescriptionApplication
collapse Scout : Boy Scout ‎(6)
Boy ScoutAd Altare Dei (Roman Catholic)Must be 13 to 14 years old.Description
Boy ScoutLight of Christ (Roman or Eastern Catholic)Must be a Tiger/Wolf Club.Description
Boy ScoutLight of Life (Eastern Catholic)Must be 12 to 13 years old.Description
Boy ScoutParvuli dei (Roman or Eastern CatholicMust be a Bear/Webelos.Description
Boy ScoutPope Paul VI (National Award)This is designated as a Catholic unit recognition.Description
Boy ScoutPope Pius XII (Roman or Eastern Catholic)This must be started in the 9th grade.Description
collapse Scout : Girl Scout ‎(7)
Girl Scout(Marian) Mary, the First DiscipleMust be in the 7th or 8th gradeDescription
Girl ScoutFamily of GodMust be in the 2nd or 3rd grade.Description
Girl ScoutI Live My FaithMust be in the 4th grade.Description
Girl ScoutNazarethMust be in the 2nd or 3rd grade.Description
Girl ScoutSt. Elizabeth Ann SetonMust be in the 11th or 12th grade.Description
Girl ScoutSt. Kateri TekakwithaMust be in the 6th grade.Description
Girl ScoutThe Spirit AliveMust be in the 9th or 10th grade.Description
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 Adult Facilitator & Moderator Training

** Please note that in addition to the certification training, all participants must have Protecting God's Children (VIRTUS) training, sign the Diocesan Code of Pastoral Conduct and complete all PA Child Services Law requirements. The Boy Scouts of America also require training.​​​​​​

​Adult Facilitator Training for Pope Pius XII Emblem

Adult leaders of Boy Scouts have the opportunity to earn their certification in order to work with scouts seeking the Pope Pius XII Emblem.  Individuals must be recertified every five years. There is no cost for the training.

Adult Moderator Training for Ad Altare Dei Emblem

Adult leaders of Boy Scouts have the opportunity to earn their certification in order to work with scouts seeking the Ad Altare Dei Emblem.  Individuals must be recertified every five years. There is no cost for the training.

​Adult Girl Scout Emblem Training

Adult leaders of Girl Scouts have the opportunity to earn their certification in order to work with scouts seeking the Marian Emblem, Spirit Alive Emblem, and Elizabeth Ann Seton Emblem. Individuals must be recertified every three years. There is no cost for the training. ​There is no scheduled date at this time.

 

For more information about these trainings including upcoming dates, please contact Father George Saletrik.