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Catholic Committee on Scouting Allentown Diocese Minsi Trails Council Bill Brodniak 2009

 Eligibility: the Scout  Application/Approval form signed  A registered Boy Scout of Catholic faith  13 and 14 years old  Active member of Troop for 6 months  Completed 6 th grade before starting the program

 Eligibility: the Counselor  Program Intent form signed and submitted to local CCoS  A registered member of BSA in good standing  Be of the Catholic faith  Completed the Diocesan program “Protecting God’s Children” follow links for Protection of Youth and Protecting God’s Children  Completed BSA Youth Protection training

 INTERESTED  UNDERSTANDING  OPEN  FLEXIBLE AND CREATIVE  LIKEABLE  SENSE OF HUMOR  KNOWLEDGEABLE  COMMUNICATE  SPIRITUAL  SENSITIVE  OBSERVANT Counselor attributes

 Purpose of the award  Help Catholic Scouts of the Roman Rite develop a fully Christian way of life in the faith community  Program is organized in chapters based on the seven Sacraments which are a primary means toward spiritual growth

 Program Requirements  Use of a Catholic Bible is required St. Joseph version of New American Bible used in program preparation  Scout should be advancing in Scouting (not mandatory)  Regular participation in Sunday worship  Involved in formal religious education program  Complete ALL requirements in AAD manual  All sections must be completed and signed off  Attend annual Catholic Scout Retreat Weekend (last weekend in April)  Successfully complete AAD Board of Review Program designed to be completed in 6-8 months [start beginning of school year]

 Board of Review  Does he have a better understanding of his Christian commitment?  Has he learned to understand, support, and apply Christian principles to the problems of our day?  Has he thought about his vocation in life: a vocation to the priesthood, religious life, marriage, or single life?  How has his relationship with his Church grown?  What is his attitude toward Scouting and the ideals of the program?  How does his relationship between Scouting and the Church compare?  Has the Scout grown in his understanding and living out of his faith? (faith growth)

 Award Presentation  The religious emblem will be presented to the Scout at the annual Youth Recognition Ceremony  Sunday after Mother’s Day in May  The religious knot or device should be presented at a Troop Court of Honor

 Counselor’s role: Delivering the Program  Use the AAD Counselor Guide  Facilitate (keep moving and on track) the general discussions  Review the chapters prior to meeting  Anticipate questions or stumbling areas  Hold regular meetings & schedule projects  Use of a check-off worksheet helps keep track of progress  Review progress of each chapter & sign off

 Counselor’s role: Guiding the Scout  Help the Scout experience Christ’s deep love for them as individuals (not dependent on their behavior)  Help the Scout go beyond the surface answers of childhood  Encourage greater participation of Catholic Scouts in the religious programs of the Church  Promote the Spiritual component of Scouting within the parish and unit. (A Scout is Reverent)  Help create an atmosphere conducive to the development of religious vocations.

 Scout’s Roles and Responsibilities:  Attend regular meetings. If Scout misses more than two meetings……..  Work through the AAD Scout Manual with Counselor using a Bible where appropriate  Stay on task and schedule  Make the program a priority  Be prepared to share experiences at BOR  Attend Catholic Scout Retreat

 Parent’s Role  Support the Religious Emblems Counselor in her/his role  Support your son as he shares lessons with the family  Make the program a priority

 Sections  Section 1: Introduction  Chapter 1: Sacraments and Sacraments in Our Daily Life  Section 2: The Sacraments of Initiation  Chapter 2: Baptism  Chapter 3: Confirmation  Chapter 4: Eucharist

 Sections  Section 3: Sacraments of Healing  Chapter 5: Reconciliation  Chapter 6: Anointing of the Sick  Section 4: Sacraments of Service (Commitment)  Chapter 7: Holy Orders  Chapter 8: Marriage

 AAD Chapter make-up: A. Life Experiences  Focus on experiences within the life of the Scout and begins to examine them B. Activity  Interrelate Sacraments with life experience and faith knowledge C. Faith Response  Application and summary – experiences leading to growth of faith  Scoutmaster sign-off  Scout keeping the SM up-to-date on his personal growth – more than one chapter at a time is permitted

 No changes permitted  Additional requirements may not be added  Puzzles – don’t allow Scouts to skip ahead – they are part of the chapter material

 Open “The Good Book”  Internet sites with Scripture passages for the day – sometimes with reflections      

 Column A 1) Exodus 20:1-17 (OT or NT) 2) Genesis 5:1-24 (OT or NT) 3) Luke 15:11-31 (OT or NT) 4) Acts 6:1-7 (OT or NT)  Column B a. History b. Poetry c. Genealogy d. Law e. parable Exodus 20:1-17 ChapterBook Verses Now match a numbered Column A ‘Scripture Passage’ with a Column B ‘Literary Form’, plus is the Scripture Passage from the Old Testament (OT) or from the New Testament (NT)

 Chapter 1: Sacraments and Sacramentals in our daily life  Goal: recognize the signs of faith and their importance  Question: What is a Sacrament and why should it be important to me? A. Life Experience:  Scouting symbols & signs  Common life symbols & signs  Symbols of our Christian life  Sacraments: celebrating / encountering Jesus through symbols and words  Sacraments originated with Jesus’ words and actions

 Chapter 1.  Sacramentals  Objects: pictures, statues, …….  Actions: genuflections, …..  Places: Rome, ……  Practices: Retreats, ….  C. Faith response  Homilies – tough to complete, you may want to read Gospel at end of meeting then remind them to make a note or two about homily  Scoutmaster minutes – skits

 Chapter 2. Baptism  Goal: Baptism is the start of his life in Christ and a covenant of union with God  Question: How does Baptism relate to my daily life?  What does it mean to be initiated into a group?  Scouts’ expectations and responsibilities  Christians’ expectations and responsibilities  Scout discovers that many of the responsibilities accepted at Baptism are fulfilled in Scouting Sacraments of Initiation: Baptism, Confirmation, & Eucharist

 Baptism  Signs and symbols – Water  Hebrews cross Jordan river  Crossing desert (death – sin) into promised land (life)  Death: Noah’s flood, Pharaoh’s army, typhoon  Life: Water from rock, rain for crops, drink  Is your Faith in God an active part of your daily life – visible to others as a guiding light.  Bible practice  [C] Prayer Service (pg 16, Counselor’s Guide)

 Chapter 3. Confirmation  Goal: Discover the role of the Holy Spirit in his daily Christian life  Questions: What is the Spirit? How should the Spirit affect our daily life?  Confirmation: sign of one’s total openness to the Spirit of God – it’s action through his life A. Examine:  The presence, power, effect of team and Scouting spirit  Spirit in the early Church  Power of the Holy Spirit within the Church and their daily lives

 Confirmation  First Class Scout Confirmed Catholic Teach younger Scouts Skills – give a good example - Live the Scout Spirit Take leadership role teach others about Christ – give good example Live the Christian Spirit >B4: Find an Eagle Scout – important witness! >Service Project: Scout lists gifts and talents – use these to help others – not meant to be overburdening, but not busy work. >Prayer Service: C2, page 24 (pg 20 in Counselor’s guide)

 Chapter 4. Eucharist  Goal: explore how Eucharist unites Christian past, strengthens him for present and future  Questions: How does the Eucharist give me strength? Do you feel it is easy to follow Christ? To live as He would want you to do?  Do not focus on Mass – focus on sacrificial meal  Example:  ‘family’ gatherings  Last Supper

 Eucharist  B1: Feeding Miracles: not extraordinary occurrences, ordinary occurrences that became extraordinary  Experience different Eucharist or meal settings  They have the power within themselves to make the Eucharist meal more enjoyable, meaningful, and personal

 Chapter 5. Reconciliation  Goal: grow in understanding God’s unconditional love.  Questions: Counselor's guide pg 28  Need to present positive view of Sacrament  Sin: no such thing as a private sin – not just God vs Me – all sin effects my personal attitude towards others Sacraments of healing: Reconciliation & Anointing of the Sick

 Reconciliation  Forgiveness in our lives:  How does it compare to the Bible stories of ‘the Good Thief’ or ‘the Prodigal Son’  “Our Father” skit  Reconciliation (penance) – of a nature to promote healing and change (reform) in the sinner  B4: Private discussion with Counselor  Prayer Service: celebration of God’s forgiving nature

 Chapter 6. Anointing the Sick  Goal: grow in understanding the Church’s ministry to the sick, and the Christian attitude toward suffering and illness  Questions: Why do you think God permits sickness & injury? How do we as a Faith community experience this Sacrament?  Example:  Scout reflects on sickness and injury.  How did Jesus minister to sick?

 Anointing the Sick  Attend healing service, an anointing of the sick  Assumes the presence of a praying community  Service project: one month helping others – should be some personal interaction *** All Sacraments are Community Events ***

 Chapter 7. Holy Orders  Goal: how ordination helps individuals grow in holiness and witness God’s love  Examine:  Scout Slogan, “Do a Good Turn Daily,” and someone who lives it  Call, selection, and mission of apostles  Interview a bishop, priest, or deacon (scheduling!)  Could do as a group  Suggest that questions are prepared prior to meeting  Serra Club can provide contacts with seminarians Sacraments of Service (Commitment): Marriage and Holy Orders

 Chapter 8. Marriage  Goal: Investigate how marriage helps spouses to grow in holiness and witness Christ’s love  Scout example:  Concept of teamwork  Biblical foundations of marriage  Interview married couple (parents)  St Paul frequently parallels relationships husband and wife to relationship between Christ and His Church

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P.R.A.Y. P.R.A.Y.

Congratulations! _______________________ has completed the Ad Altare Dei Award Counselor Training October 5, 2009 ________________________________ Bill Brodniak, Catholic Committee on Scouting Allentown Diocese