Catholic Scouting Events

Scouting America annually celebrates its founding on February 8. Scout Sunday is always the Sunday preceding February 8, unless the 8th is a Sunday, in which case the 8th is 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].

Ad Altare Dei Religious Emblem

The Diocesan Catholic Committee on Scouting will host the Ad Altare Dei Religious Emblem program beginning January 10, 2026.  Scouts aged 13 and up are invited to join other scouts from across the Diocese of Austin to earn the Catholic Religious Emblem.  Scouts should plan to attend seven in-person meetings, held bi-weekly on Saturday mornings from 9:00 a.m. to 10:30 a.m., beginning on January 10 and ending on April 24, 2026. Scouts are required to pass a board of review at the end of the program.  

Pre-registration is requested by Monday, January 5, 2026. Contact Gina Lawson at [email protected] or 512-762-6564 to register and for more information.

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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 

• February 14, 2026 | DCCS quarterly meeting  | 10 a.m. | Kodosky Girls Scout Center, 12012 Park 35 Circle, Austin, TX 78753 

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Scout Sunday 

Scouting America will celebrate its founding on Feb. 8, 2026.  The NCCS has compiled resources regarding the celebration of Scout Sunday in the parish.  Contact your parish office to schedule your 2026 event to celebrate scouting.  Please send pictures from your Parish Scout Sunday Celebration to [email protected].

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.   Please send pictures from your Parish Scout Sunday Celebration to [email protected]

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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.