1. Ad Altare Dei & Pope Pius XII Religious Counselor Award Training
Catholic Committee on Scouting
Allentown Diocese
Minsi Trails Council
Bill Brodniak
2017

2. ELIGIBILITY Youth Member Pope Pius XII Award Ad Altare Dei Award
A registered Boy Scout of Catholic faith
13 and 14 years old
Completed 6th grade before starting the program
Active member of Troop for 6 months
Application/Approval form signed
A registered youth member (male or female) of the Boy Scouts of America of the Catholic faith.
Has started ninth grade.
Designed for age year old, but all registered Venturers (male or female before their 21st birthday) and all registered Boy Scouts (in high school, before their 18th birthday) are eligible.
Application/Approval form signed

3. ELIGIBILITY Counselor Attributes Pope Pius XII Award
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Be a registered member of BSA in good standing
Be of the Catholic faith
Sign and submit the Program Intent form to local CCoS for approval prior to beginning
Complete ALL Diocesan requirements for Youth Protection Clearances which include:
Complete the Diocesan program “Protecting God’s Children”
Pennsylvania State Police Criminal Record Check (5 years)
Pennsylvania Child Abuse History Certificate (5 years)
FBI Criminal Background Fingerprint Check (5 years)
Sign the "Sexual Abuse Policy" Acknowledgment Form
Sign the "Code of Conduct" Acknowledgement Form
Complete the Mandatory Reporting Training
Completed BSA Youth Protection training

4. ELIGIBILITY INTERESTED UNDERSTANDING OPEN FLEXIBLE AND CREATIVE
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INTERESTED
UNDERSTANDING
OPEN
FLEXIBLE AND CREATIVE
LIKEABLE
SENSE OF HUMOR
KNOWLEDGEABLE
COMMUNICATE
SPIRITUAL
SENSITIVE
OBSERVANT

5. PURPOSE of the Program Pope Pius XII Award Ad Altare Dei Award
Help Catholic Scouts of the Roman Rite develop a fuller Christian way of life within the faith community
Program is organized in chapters based on the seven Sacraments which are a primary means toward spiritual growth
Help Catholic Scouts and Venturers develop a fuller Christian way of life within the faith community
The program deals with different life choices (single, married, religious, ordained), occupations and ministries in the church as calls from God.
It includes youth led discussions on current issues facing the church and society, which are normally included as part of a Pius XII retreat or day of recollection

6. PROGRAM Requirements Pope Pius XII Award Ad Altare Dei Award
Ideal group size is 4-12, but may be run with smaller groups
The program should be run by the candidates themselves, the adult serves as a facilitator
A number of interviews and an investigation of a controversial issues facing the church or society are integral to the program
All sections must be completed and signed off
A retreat experience, ideally centered on the Pius XII program itself and a ministries service project (Chapter 5) are required
Successfully complete PP XII Board of Review
Pope Pius XII BOR is made up of former Pope Pius XII recipients with adult leaders acting in an advisory and supervisory capacity
It is suggested that the group meet for 9-12 sessions. As the youth are older, 2 hour sessions seem to work well, and flexibility is often required in scheduling sessions and interview feedback’s.
No changes permitted
Additional requirements may not be added
Group should be run using the Patrol Method
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
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]
No changes permitted
Additional requirements may not be added

7. PROGRAM Goals Pope Pius XII Award Ad Altare Dei Award
Examine how the Catholic Faith parallels the Scouting program.
Gain a better understanding of the sacraments and their meaning to the Catholic faith.
Have an opportunity to share his faith and practice his religion among peers, while receiving guidance and feedback attuned to the ideals of Scouting.
Examine how being a Christian affects his or her daily life in the real world.
Be challenged to evaluate his or her personal talents and abilities in light of a possible choice of life state, occupation and ministry.
Be challenged to discover how these life states, occupations and ministries help him or her become more active in the Catholic Christian faith community.
Have an opportunity to share his or her faith and practice his or her religion among peers, while receiving guidance and feedback attuned to the ideals of Scouting.

8. BOARD OF REVIEW
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9. BOARD OF REVIEW Pope Pius XII Award Ad Altare Dei Award
Does he have a better understanding of his/her Christian commitment?
Has he/she learned to understand, support, and apply Christian principles to the problems of our day?
Has he/she thought about his/her 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)

10. AWARD PRESENTATION Pope Pius XII Award Ad Altare Dei Award
The religious emblem will be presented to the Scout at the annual Youth Recognition Ceremony held on the Sunday after Mother’s Day in May
The religious knot or device should be presented at a Troop Court of Honor

11. Delivering the Program
COUNSELOR’S ROLE
Delivering the Program
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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
Use the PPXII Facilitator Guide
Act as facilitator, not group leader
Form the group
Review the chapters prior to meeting
Anticipate questions or stumbling areas
Hold regular meetings & schedule projects
Help the candidates focus on essential elements and important issues
Use of a check-off worksheet helps keep track of progress

12. COUNSELOR’S ROLE Guiding the Youth Pope Pius XII Award
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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.
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/Venturers 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.
Provide guidance and assistance to non-Catholic members of the unit and in neighboring units, urging them to participate in the religious program of their own faith.

13. Roles and Responsibilities
SCOUT/YOUTH
Roles and Responsibilities
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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
Attend regular meetings
As an older Scout/Venturer, the candidate is expected to actively share in group discussions and complete all interviews and activities.
Make the program a priority
Be prepared to share experiences at BOR
Attend Catholic Scout Retreat

14. Roles and Responsibilities
PARENTS
Roles and Responsibilities
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Support the Religious Emblems Counselor in her/his role
Support and encourage their youth’s participation in the program
Make the program a priority
Support the Religious Emblems Counselor in his/her role
Support and encourage their youth’s participation in the program
Make the program a priority

15. PROGRAM STRUCTURE Sections Ad Altare Dei Award Section 1: Introduction
Chapter 5: Reconciliation
Chapter 1: The Sacraments and Sacraments in Our Daily Life
Chapter 6: Anointing of the Sick
Section 2: The Sacraments of Initiation
Section 4: Sacraments of Service (Commitment)
Chapter 2: Baptism
Chapter 7: Holy Orders
Chapter 3: Confirmation
Chapter 8: Marriage
Chapter 4: Eucharist
Section 3: Sacraments of Healing

16. PROGRAM STRUCTURE Chapter Make-Up Ad Altare Dei Award Life Experiences
Scout keeping the SM up-to-date on his personal growth – more than one chapter at a time is permitted
Focus on experiences within the life of the Scout and begins to examine them
No changes permitted
Activity
Interrelate Sacraments with life experience and faith knowledge
Additional requirements may not be added
Puzzles – don’t allow Scouts to skip ahead – they are part of the chapter material
Faith Response
Application and summary – experiences leading to growth of faith
Scoutmaster sign-off

17. PROGRAM STRUCTURE Exodus 20:1-17 Chapter Book Verses
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Open “The Good Book”
Internet sites with Scripture passages for the day – sometimes with reflections
(Daily Gospel)
(Global Catholic Network)
(United State Conference of Catholic Bishops)
(The Word Among Us)
Understand the structure of the Bible and where to find passages.
Exodus 20:1-17
Chapter
Book
Verses

18. Chapter 1: Sacraments and Sacramentals in Our Daily Life
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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
B. Sacramentals
Scouting symbols & signs
Objects: pictures, statues..
Common life symbols & signs
Actions: genuflections..
Symbols of our Christian life
Places: Rome..
Sacraments: celebrating / encountering Jesus through symbols and words
Practices: Retreats..
C. Faith Response
Sacraments originated with Jesus’ words and actions
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

19. PROGRAM STRUCTURE Chapter 2. Baptism Ad Altare Dei Award
Sacraments of Initiation: Ch 2-Baptism, Ch 3-Confirmation, & Ch 4-Eucharist
Goal: Baptism is the start of his life in Christ and a covenant of union with God
Chapter 2. Baptism
Signs and symbols – Water
Hebrews cross Jordan river
Question: How does Baptism relate to my daily life?
Crossing desert (death – sin) into promised land (life)
Death: Noah’s flood, Pharaoh’s army, typhoon
What does it mean to be initiated into a group?
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.
Scouts’ expectations and responsibilities
Christians’ expectations and responsibilities
Scout discovers that many of the responsibilities accepted at Baptism are fulfilled in Scouting
Bible practice
[C] Prayer Service (pg 16, Counselor’s Guide)

20. Goal: Discover the role of the Holy Spirit in his daily Christian life
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Sacraments of Initiation: Ch 2-Baptism, Ch 3-Confirmation, & Ch 4-Eucharist
Goal: Discover the role of the Holy Spirit in his daily Christian life
Chapter 3. Confirmation
First Class Scout  Confirmed Catholic
Question: 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
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.
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
[C2] Prayer Service (pg 20, Counselor’s Guide)
Take leadership role –
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

21. PROGRAM STRUCTURE Chapter 4. Eucharist Ad Altare Dei Award
Sacraments of Initiation: Ch 2-Baptism, Ch 3-Confirmation, & Ch 4-Eucharist
Goal: Explore how Eucharist unites Christian past, strengthens him for present and future
Chapter 4. Eucharist
B1 - Feeding Miracles: not extraordinary occurrences, ordinary occurrences that became extraordinary
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?
Experience different Eucharist or meal settings
Do not focus on Mass – focus on sacrificial meal
They have the power within themselves to make the Eucharist meal more enjoyable, meaningful, and personal
‘family’ gatherings
Last Supper

22. Goal: Grow in understanding of God’s unconditional love
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Sacraments of Healing: Ch 5-Reconciliation & Ch 6-Anointing of the Sick
Goal: Grow in understanding of God’s unconditional love
Chapter 5. Reconciliation
Forgiveness in our lives:
How does it compare to the Bible stories of ‘the Good Thief’ or ‘the Prodigal Son’
Questions: Counselor's guide pg 28
Need to present positive view of Sacrament
Reconciliation (penance) – of a nature to promote healing and change (reform) in the sinner
Sin: no such thing as a private sin – not just God vs Me – all sin effects my personal attitude towards others
B4: Private discussion with Counselor
Prayer Service: celebration of God’s forgiving nature

23. PROGRAM STRUCTURE Chapter 6. Anointing of the Sick Ad Altare Dei Award
Sacraments of Healing: Ch 5-Reconciliation & Ch 6-Anointing of the Sick
Goal: Grow in understanding the Church’s ministry to the sick, and the Christian attitude toward suffering and illness
Chapter 6. Anointing of the Sick
Attend healing service, an anointing of the sick
Questions: Why do you think God permits sickness & injury? How do we as a Faith community experience this Sacrament?
Assumes the presence of a praying community
All Sacraments are Community Events
Example:
Service project: one month helping others – should be some personal interaction
Scout reflects on sickness and injury.
How did Jesus minister to sick?

24. Sacraments of Service (Commitment): Ch7-Holy Orders and Ch8-Marriage
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Sacraments of Service (Commitment):
Ch7-Holy Orders and Ch8-Marriage
Goal: How ordination helps individuals grow in holiness and witness God’s love
Chapter 7. Holy Orders
Interview a bishop, priest, or deacon (scheduling very important!)
Examine:
Could do as a group
Scout Slogan, “Do a Good Turn Daily,” and someone who lives it
Suggest that questions are prepared prior to meeting
Call, selection, and mission of apostles
Serra Club can provide contacts with seminarians

25. Sacraments of Service (Commitment): Ch7-Holy Orders and Ch8-Marriage
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Sacraments of Service (Commitment):
Ch7-Holy Orders and Ch8-Marriage
Goal: Investigate how marriage helps spouses to grow in holiness to witness Christ’s love, through each other and family
Chapter 8. Marriage
Scout Example:
Concept of teamwork
Biblical foundations of marriage
Interview married couple (parents)
Attend a Catholic Wedding
St Paul frequently parallels relationships of husband and wife to relationship between Christ and His Church

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27. PROGRAM STRUCTURE
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First chapter is directed toward building group trust
Chapters 2 thru 5 use a combination of lived experiences and guided discoveries to examine various calls
Chapter 6 starts with a guided discovery
Chapter 7 is strictly an application exercise

28. Chapter 1 – "In the Beginning”
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Chapter 1 – "In the Beginning”
Goal: To examine the individual’s I have chosen to associate with, and to explain the implications of those choices
Create a group environment for sharing
Examine how relationships of respect, trust, and friendship come into play in everything
Open (or reopen) trusting relationship with the Church
Remember your task is to facilitate not lead or control
Ice Breaker needed for first session to build trust among PPXII group
Rules for discussions:
Any and all views are valid – no ridiculing
Treat each other with respect
You will need to start the first exercise with explaining your choices

29. PROGRAM STRUCTURE Pope Pius XII Award
Chapter 2 – "God and You”
Goal: To explore what it means to be called by God through the Sacraments of Initiation, and how these calls continue to affect my life
How do we as individuals discern God’s calls
Analyze the various ways to communicate
Discuss “Personal Space” and how it fills a need
Break to discover the ‘who, how, where, when, and why’ of God communicating in the Bible – use ‘Facilitators Guide’ Appendix B as resource
Break to discover ancient uses of oil

30. Chapter 3 – ”Life Choices”
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Chapter 3 – ”Life Choices”
Goal: To examine and discover various “life states” to which God may be calling me
Panel Discussion
To discuss life states and commitments
Composed of two vowed individuals, three promised, and one confirmed single
Scheduling this event is paramount to be done early!
Focus on Commitments and Relationships

31. PROGRAM STRUCTURE Consider how you spend your time
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Chapter 4 – ”9 to 5”
Goal: To examine various professions or occupations, and seek to discover the ones to which God may be calling me
Consider how you spend your time
Complete list of gifts and talents for themselves and each other – distribute
Split session with a Definitive Break/Split
Discuss gifts and talents others see in you
Hold 2 Personal Interviews regarding occupations
What occupations for you?

32. PROGRAM STRUCTURE Pope Pius XII Award
Chapter 5 – ”Here I Am”
Goal: To examine various ministries, and seek to discover ones to which God might be calling me
What does it mean to ‘live out our baptismal call?’
Report on project – to the group
What they did and Why they did it
Is all “service” really ministry?
What gifts or talents they used in the project
Why am I performing the ministry? For God, for self, for others?
How did they feel about doing the project
What benefit they got out of it
Service Project
Did they discover or learn anything through the project
Design and conduct a service project that best utilizes the Scout’s gifts and talents
Can be individual or group
Should be of some benefit to the Church, society, or the general community
Should be unique to this program
No specific number of hours required

33. Chapter 6 – ”A Melting Pot”
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Chapter 6 – ”A Melting Pot”
Goal: To examine the Church’s definition of vocation and how it and God’s call intertwine in an individual’s daily life through life state, occupation and ministry
What do you feel a priest, religious, and laity is?
Why does the Catholic Church need them?
Why the shortage?
Reflect and Analyze the various roles, needs, and requirements for all contributors to our faith

34. Chapter 7 – ”Putting it All Together”
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Chapter 7 – ”Putting it All Together”
Goal: To aid the participants in a realization that our faith and call from God affect our daily life and how our daily life affects our faith and call from God
Each participant is to select a serious issue currently faced by the church or society
Research pros and cons, Church’s stance and report back to group
Attend a Day of Recollection/Retreat

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40. Pope Pius XII Award Congratulations!
_______________________ has completed the Pope Pius XII Award
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March 19, 2017
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41. Ad Altare Dei Award Congratulations!
_______________________ has completed the Ad Altare Dei Award
Counselor Training
March 19, 2017
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