State Scouting Program

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State Scouting Program

• Darryl J. Barrios
• Chairman

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The Louisiana State Scouting Program is
concentrated on the programs offered by the Boy
Scouts of America and has FIVE components

1. Retention of Cub Scout, Boy Scout and Venturing
   units that are in danger of folding due to the
   loss of their chartered partner
2. The creation of new Cub Scout, Boy Scout and
   Venturing units to bring the Scouting Program to
   underserved areas
3. The promotion and sponsorship of the Catholic
   Religious Emblems program
4. The promotion of increased volunteerism in the
   Scouting program by our Brother Knights, at the
   unit, district and/or diocesan levels
5. Recognition of Brother Knights who have given
   years of service to the Boy Scouts of America
   through a state award, the Francis J. Parater
   Award

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1) Retention of Cub Scout, Boy Scout and
Venturing units that are in danger of folding due
to the loss of their chartered partner

• Some units chartered by government agencies are
  under pressure to discontinue sponsorship of
  units due to the Dale decision in the SCOTUS
• The Knights are the perfect organization to adopt
  these units to keep them operating
• This has not been a huge issue in Louisianayet!

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2) The creation of new Cub Scout, Boy Scout and
Venturing units to bring the Scouting Program to
underserved areas

• There are still large areas of the state that are
  not served by the Scouting program
• The Knights are the perfect organization to
  charter units to fill these gaps, as we are
  already a visible part of our communities
• This can be done either through a local
  council/assembly or through the local Catholic
  Church or school

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3) The promotion and sponsorship of the Catholic
Religious Emblems program

• The National Catholic Committee on Scouting has a
  vibrant emblems program that helps build upon the
  religious education that the Scouts are getting
  through their family and local church
• The Knights should embrace this program by
  financially sponsoring the emblems program and by
  providing councilors to help facilitate the
  program

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Catholic Religious Emblems

• Guardian Angel Adopted by some (arch)dioceses
  for Tiger Cubs
• Light of Christ Designed for 6-7 Year Old Cub
  Scouts
• Parvuli Dei Designed for 8-10 Year Old Cub
  Scouts
• Ad Altare Dei Designed for 13-14 Year Old Boy
  Scouts
• Pope Pius XII Designed for Boy Scouts 15 Years
  Old or Older and Venturers

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4) The promotion of increased volunteerism in
the Scouting program by our Brother Knights, at
the unit, district and/or diocesan levels

• Scouting units nationwide have been struggling in
  recent years to secure volunteers to run a
  quality program
• Brother Knights are a perfect fit to fill this
  need, especially retired Knights who have extra
  time.
• Brother Knights can volunteer to help at the unit
  (pack, troop or crew) level, at the District or
  Council level within Scouting or at the Diocesan
  level with their local Catholic Committee on
  Scouting

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5) Recognition of Brother Knights who have given
years of service to the Boy Scouts of America
through a state award, the Francis J. Parater
Award

• This award is meant to fill a need to recognize
  Brother Knights who have given years of service
  to Scouting
• The award is a patch and certificate. In the
  future we would like to add a medallion, similar
  to the BSAs Silver Beaver Award
• The patch is designed to be worn on the official
  Scouting uniform in the temporary insignia
  location

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Francis J. Parater Award
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Additional State Scouting Items

• Louisiana State Scouting Survey
• For the last two years we have asked Councils and
  Assemblies to complete this form
• The purpose of this form is to see the extent of
  CATHOLIC Scouting in the State of Louisiana by
  getting information on Scouting units that are
  chartered to councils, assemblies, Catholic
  Churches Catholic Schools
• We are seeking this information, not just on BSA
  units, but also Girl Scouts and American Heritage
  Girls
• The response level to this survey has been
  extremely poor, with only about 10-15 surveys
  returned each year

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Additional State Scouting Items

• Scouting State Youth Activities Grading
• Two years ago a change was made in the Scouting
  portion of the Youth Activities program booklet
  for scoring for the State Deputies Award
• Instead of just checking a box stating that a
  council has supported Scouting, councils must now
  tell us what they are doing to support the
  Scouting program
• We have provided Councils with a handout that
  gives them ideas on how to fulfill this item,
  although we are open to ideas that are not on the
  list

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The Footsteps of American Saints

• This is a program presented by the National
  Catholic Committee on Scouting
• The program is a series of religious activities
  that encourages youth to learn about several
  individuals who have shaped the landscape of
  Catholicism in America.
• The goal is to share the lives of several Blessed
  and Saints so that the youth might relate to what
  these people have done and maybe look to these
  individuals as role models.

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The newest emblem available in the program.
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1st - 5th Grades - Complete 3 requirements and 2
activities6th - 12th Grades - Complete 4
requirements and 3 activities

• Requirements
• Where and when was he born and how long did he
  live?
• Together with your family say the Fr. McGivney
  prayer.
• Fr. McGivney has often been described as a
  humble parish priest.  Visit with a parish
  priest and discuss with him what he most enjoys
  about being a parish priest and what he finds
  most difficult.
• What is Father McGivney known for (major
  accomplishment)?
• Learn about the Knights of Columbus at
  www.kofc.org. Invite an officer of a local K of C
  Council to speak to your group.  Alternatively
  attend an event sponsored by the K of C with your
  unit.

• Activities
• Draw the logo of the Knights of Columbus and
  color it in.  Explain what Charity, Unity,
  Fraternity and Patriotism mean.
• Fr. McGivney worked closely with young people,
  holding catechism class. Meet with the Catechism
  organizer in your parish and assist in one or
  more Catechism classes.
• Fr. McGivney founded a total abstinence society
  to fight alcoholism. Find out more about his
  abstinence society and discuss it with your
  parents and unit members. Then write and take an
  abstinence pledge wherein you promise not to
  consume any alcohol before the age of 21.
• Discuss with your family what Christian charity
  is. Pick one way in which your family can do one
  good deed of generous service to your neighbors
  and do it with your family.
• Organize your group to do a charitable activity
  through your parish or Knights of Columbus
  Council.

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Requirements for Adults

• Assist the youth with this Footsteps of American
  Saints activity
• Share your thoughts with the youth about this
  Saint.
• Review the youth requirements after they have
  completed the activity.
• Fill out the application for this activity and
  send it along with the fee to the NCCS

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Documents Available for Download from the State
Websitehttp//www.louisianakc.org/programs/scouti
ng/

• State Scouting Brochure (Detailed information and
  contacts)
• Biography of Francis J. Parater
• Francis J. Parater Prayer Card (Coming Soon!)
• Parater Award Nomination Form
• How Your Council Can Support Scouting
• State Scouting Survey (Coming Soon!)

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Important Catholic Scouting Links

• National Catholic Committee on Scouting
  http//www.nccs-bsa.org/
• International Catholic Conference on Scouting
  http//www.cics.org/
• National Catholic Committee on Girl Scouts and
  Camp Fire http//www.nccgscf.org/
• Francis Parater, Servant of God
  http//www2.richmonddiocese.org/parater/
• Stephen Kaszap, Servant of God
  http//www.nccs-bsa.org/information/stephenKaszap.
  php

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BSA Councils in Louisiana

• Southeast Louisiana Council www.bsa-selacouncil.or
  g
• Louisiana Purchase Council www.louisianapurchaseco
  uncil.org
• Istrouma Area Council www.iac-bsa.org
• Evangeline Area Council www.eacbsa.org
• Calcasieu Area Council www.calcasieubsa.org
• Norwela Area Council www.norwela.org