Catholic Scouting Events

The Scouting America annually celebrates its founding on Feb. 8. Scout Sunday is always the Sunday preceding Feb. 8, unless the 8th is a Sunday, in which case the 8th would be Scout Sunday. The NCCS has compiled resources regarding the celebration of Scout Sunday in the parish.  

Girl Scout Sunday kicks off Girl Scout Week each March and always includes Girl Scouts’ birthday, March 12. Girl Scout Sunday allows girls to be recognized as a Girl Scout at their parish. Information on planning an event for Girl Scout Sunday can be found here.  

We want to celebrate your event.  Please send pictures from your Parish Scout Sunday Celebration to [email protected].

Annual Scout Recognition Mass  |  September 27, 2025 | 10 a.m.

Save the date!  This Mass will recognize scouts from Scouts BSA, Cub Scouts, Girl Scouts, American Heritage Girls, and Troops of St. George who earned a religious emblem or award in the previous year. Eagle Scouts, Gold Award, and Stars and Stripes recipients are invited to attend so we can celebrate their scouting achievements.  St. Joseph Parish in Bryan will host the event. Let us know you're coming -- register here.

Do you know an adult scouter who gives of their time and talents to serve the spiritual needs of Catholic scouts? We would also like to recognize them at this event. Click here to nominate them today.

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Walking in Faith Hike | October 25, 2025

All scouts, scouting families, and scout leaders are invited to joinFr. Jakob Hurlimann and the Diocesan Catholic Committee on Scouting for a 5-mile hike on our journey to be apostles of faith. 

Please meet at 9:30 a.m. at the Cedarbreak Retreat Center Chapel for Mass (5602 Hwy 317 N, Temple, TX 76502). After Mass, we will begin our 5-mile hike to Miller Springs Park.  Bring your lunch and water bottle. To participate in the event, all participants must complete a consent form; parents are requested to accompany scouts on the hike. Forms should be sent to Tressi Breecher at [email protected]. Pre-registration is requested.

Register HereAdult Consent FormStudent Consent Form

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DCCS Committee Meetings

The DCCS Committee meets quarterly to assess the needs of our Catholic Scouting population and to plan age-appropriate events to foster a deeper appreciation of our faith. In addition, the committee sponsors adult training for religious emblem counselor roles. If you have a topic you think needs to be addressed or would like to attend, please contact DCCS chair, Stephen Harris.

Upcoming Committee Meetings 

• November 8, 2025 | DCCS quarterly meeting (Frank Fickett Scout Center) | 10 a.m

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Scouting Catholic Family Retreat | Aug. 1, 2026, from 9:30 a.m. - 4:30 p.m.

Save the Date! The 5th Annual Scouting Family Retreat will be held at Eagle's Wings Retreat Center. More information coming soon.