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2013 Youth Emblem / Adult Recognition Ceremony
Sunday April 7, 2013
2013 Youth Emblem / Adult Recognition Ceremony to be held at St. Patrick’s Cathedral: The 2013 Presentation of Marian Medal and Spirit Alive Awards, Ad Altare Dei and Pope Pius XII Emblems, Adult and Unit Recognition is Sunday April 7th, 2013 at the 2:00 PM Mass.
NOTE THE
PRICE LIST AND MAILING ADDRESS FOR ALL SCOUTING AWARDS!
PROCEDURE FOR ORDERING AWARDS
Please remember that all
emblems applications and awards nominations will be collected by local
Catholic Committees and sent to the Office of Scouting in Kingston using the latest revised order forms and price list, which is attached
to this newsletter but also will be available on our website at all
times. Orders will not be
accepted from individuals but will be forwarded to the respective
local Catholic Committee for processing.
Mr. Thomas Kelly in Kingston will process completed
applications and send medals and awards back to the local Catholic
Committees for local presentation or hold them for presentation during
Emblem Sunday in the spring. As a reminder, the deadline for adult
recognition nominations and unit awards must be received at the Office
of Scouting in Kingston by February 28, 2013 and all emblem
applications for Ad Altare Dei, Pope Pius XII, Marian Medal and Spirit
Alive awards must be approved by local committees and submitted to the
Office of Scouting in Kingston by February 28, 2013 as well.
Thank you for your cooperation.
Please use this address for Ad Altare Dei, Pope Pius
XII, Marian Medal and Spirit
Alive awards, all adult nominations and all unit awards:
Archdiocese of New York
Catholic Committee on Scouting
c/o Thomas J. Kelly
6 Adams Street, Suite 3
Kingston, New York 12401
Please use this
revised price 2012-2013 awards. Click to download the form here in either version: WORD
PDF
YOUTH
PROTECTION POLICY CLARIFICATION
http://www.archny.org/pastoral/safe-environment-program/safe-environment-policies/
In our Archdiocese, All prospective staff members in any Archdiocesan institution, whether paid or volunteer, whose position or duties would place them in regular contact with minors, must:
Complete the Screening Process (including submitting to a background check);
Abide by the Safe Environment Policies, the Policy Relating to Sexual Misconduct, and the Code of Conduct; and
Complete the Safe Environment Training appropriate to their position.
The Screening Process -- including the background check -- must be completed before a person starts work. The appropriate training must be completed within 45 days of commencing their duties. If a program is scheduled to last for less than 45 days (e.g., vacation bible schools, summer camps, etc.), all new personnel must complete both Safe Environment requirements before the program begins.
If any person fails to satisfy the Safe Environment requirements by the appropriate date, they may not come into contact with minors in any program or activity of the Archdiocese or any of its parishes or institutions until they complete the Safe Environment requirements.
Archbishop Dolan has issued a letter re-affirming the Safe Environment requirements and policies. A copy of the letter can be downloaded here.
New policies regarding electronic communications, internet and computer use -- including the use of social networking sites -- can be downloaded here.
The United States Conference of Catholic Bishops has issued an overview of the process by which complaints against clergymen are handled. It can be downloaded here.
The full Safe Environment Policies can be downloaded here. Frequently Asked Questions about the policies can be found here.
The full Archdiocesan policy regarding sexual misconduct can be found here. A summary of this policy can be found here. The policy summary is also available in Spanish aquí
SALE OF MATERIALS
Effective immediately,
workbooks and coursebooks for emblems for boys and awards for girls
are in stock and available from the Office of Scouting but a new
order form must be used and sent to a new address in Kingston. Orders will no longer be accepted at 1011 First Avenue in
Manhattan. Books for boys
may also be purchased for our Scouts through their local Catholic
Committees or Scout councils. The
current revised price list/order form is attached to this newsletter
and on the website.
PRAYER BOOKS NOW AVAILABLE
The National Committee has
created a combined prayer book for both Cub Scouts (DUTY TO GOD) and
Boy Scouts and Venturers (A SCOUT IS REVERENT).
This guide is small and has been designed to fit into a uniform
shirt pocket. The book is
a wonderful gift for the Catholic Scout at a cost of only $1.00 each.
CATHOLIC SCOUTING REFERENCE MANUAL ALSO
AVAILABLE
The National Committee has also created a summary of
the major programs, emblems and awards for Catholic Boy Scouting. This
guide is also small and has been designed to fit into a uniform shirt
pocket. This booklet is
most suitable for the Scout volunteer.
Copies are available for $0.25 each.
ROSARY PATCH SERIES EXTENDED WITH NEW FIFTH
PATCH
The Rosary Patch Series focuses on the four Mysteries
of the Holy Rosary and a new patch centered on how to Pray the Rosary.
This is an opportunity for youth and adults to learn more about their
faith. All youths and adults can work on this activity and earn the
patch. This activity can be worked on individually or as a group. It
is not necessary to send the completed form. Adults can verify the
correct answers. Each patch will cost $4.00.
For more information and to obtain requirements, please go directly to http://nccs-bsa.org/activities/index.php
or NCCS Rosary Patch Order Form
. PRAY THE ROSARY!
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a monthly version of its excellent newsletter.
To stay current on all the latest Catholic Scouting news, sign
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to be added to the mailing list.
INTRODUCTION TO OUR COMMITTEE
The Archdiocese of New York Catholic Committee on Scouting is a
volunteer committee affiliated with the
Archdiocese
of New York Youth Ministry through Catholic Charities.
We serve the Cubs and Boy Scouts and Girl Scouts in
Manhattan, the Bronx, Staten Island, Westchester, Putnam, Dutchess,
Orange, Sullivan, Rockland, and Ulster counties.
The Archdiocese of New York encompasses over 4,000 square miles and is divided into 19 geographical areas
(vicariates).
The Committee is dedicated to promoting “Duty to God” at each level
of Scouting. We are affiliated with the National Catholic Committee
on Scouting® (NCCS), an advisory to
the Boy Scouts of America, and the National Catholic Committee on Girl
Scouts. We are part of Region 2 of the
NCCS.
Each year our
committee holds several events to promote Catholic Scouting.
These events include a Scouter Development Training Course,
regular Religious Emblems Counselor Training sessions, a Religious Emblem Recognition
Ceremony at St. Patrick's Cathedral in New York City, and coordinated
Scout Sunday events in local parishes with participating Catholic
Scouts and Catholic-chartered units.
We are able to accomplish these events because of the many dedicated
leaders that donate their time and energy to providing a quality program.
Copyright © 2013
Archdiocese of New York Catholic Committee on Scouting
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