Come experience nature as Saint Francis did, as a reflection of the Creator. Bring your family and enjoy a day in the hill country exploring nature, competing in outdoor activities, earning religious activity patches, and more for our annual Catholic Scouting Family Retreat at Eagle's Wings Retreat Center. Open to all families (scouting involvement not required) and all scouting troops and organizations. The cost is $50 per family or $15 for individual; before July 14, 2026. Youth must be accompanied by a troop leader, parent or adult.
The Diocesan Catholic Committee on Scouting 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 that you think needs to be addressed or would like to attend, please contact DCCS chair, Stephen Harris.
All scouts, scouting families, and scout leaders are invited to join Fr. Jakob Hurlimann and the Diocesan Catholic Committee on Scouting for a 5-mile hike on our journey to be apostles of faith. The day will begin at 10 a.m. from the Cedarbrake Catholic Retreat Center in Belton. Bring your own lunch and water bottle.
The Diocesan Catholic Committee on Scouting 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 that you think needs to be addressed or would like to attend, please contact DCCS chair, Stephen Harris.
For more information on these and other scouting events, please email [email protected] or call Tressi Breecher at 512-949-2464.
Scout Sunday
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].