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Catholic Scouting
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Catholic Committee on ScoutingFor many years, scouting has served as a valuable component of Catholic youth ministry in parishes, schools, and communities. Through leadership and skill development, Catholic scouts and scouters are formed in virtue and faith.
The Diocesan Catholic Committee on Scouting (DCCS) provides Catholic scouts with continued education in the Catholic faith and supports the growth of Catholic scouting units in scouting organizations.
Youth are invited to earn age-appropriate religious emblems by completing a formation program including a workbook. Upon completion of the program, they are invited to attend an annual Recognition Mass with the Bishop. We also host a variety of events throughout the year including adult training, youth retreats, Rosary Patches, Footsteps of the Saints programs and other religious activities.
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Thursday, February 26, 9:30 AM - 1:30 PM
Join us for an introduction to the Catechetical Accompaniment Process. Dr. Joseph White will offer a presentation on how to create a more evangelizing catechesis program using the new USCCB document. This is an in-person session only; lunch will be provided. Cost is $15 per person.Read More -
Tuesday, March 3, 9:30 AM - 2:30 PM
We invite you to participate in live demonstrations with representatives from Corazon Puro (R.E.A.L Formation) and Good Catechesis as they share their interactive and engaging Apps and faith-based games, designed for today’s children and teens. Leaders will have a choice of in-person or virtual attendance.Read More -
Saturday, April 11, 9:00 AM - 4:30 PMThe annual diocesan Middle School Rally will be held on April 11 at St. John Vianney Parish in Round Rock. This is an opportunity for youth in grades 6-8 from across the diocese to come together in a conference format for a fun-filled day of dynamic keynote presentations, prayer, fellowship, and workshops that help them grow in faith.Read More
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College Scholarships
The National Catholic Committee on Scouting (NCCS) awards fourteen college scholarships totaling $38,000 through the NCCS Scholarship Program. Applicants submit one application to be considered for any of the fourteen scholarship awards. NCCS Scholarships are awarded to service-oriented high school seniors who are Catholic Scouts in a Scouting America program and continuing their education in college. Deadline is March 1, 2026. -
2026 St. George TrekJuly 1-16, 2026
Applications are now open for the St. George Trek, Catholic Scouting’s high-adventure leadership program and vocation retreat for Scouts 15 to 18 years old. Scouts from the dioceses and eparchies across the country are selected for this 11-day challenge, which takes place July 1-16, 2026, at the Philmont Scout Ranch in Albuquerque, New Mexico.
Scholarships to cover the $1,575 registration fee are available from the Diocesan Catholic Committee on Scouting. Transportation to and from Albuquerque, New Mexico, personal gear, and expenses are the responsibility of the scout. Applications are due by December 31, 2025.
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