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In the Spirit of Scouting and the Good News of the Gospel message, the Lafayette Diocesan Catholic Committee on Scouting thanks you for visiting our Website! We ask you to visit us often as we will be updating as new information becomes available. __________+___+___+__________
Immaculate Heart of Mary Catholic Community hosted the 2007 CCS Religious Emblems Retreat on Saturday, December 2. Bishop Michael Jarrell (pictured above) opens the well-attended event with the celebration of the Holy Mass an explanation of the Mass and his vestments as Spiritual Shepard of the Diocese of Lafayette. Bishop Michael Jarrell, a former Boy Scout, was presented a embroidered stole vestment for his strong support of Catholic Scouting ministry to youth. Religious Emblems "Duty to God" Retreat is held annually for Cub Scouts and Boy Scouts to get a jumpstart on thier National or Diocesan age-specific Religious Emblem. EAC Knight Scout Center Dedicated
The Evangeline Area Council Knight Scout Center renovation was dedicated on April 2nd, 2008 with a public ribbon cutting and blessing by Deacon Randy Hyde, St. Edmond Catholic Community. Deacon Hyde asked for God's blessing on the walls and foundation, leadership and our youth who will become our future leaders through Scouting. 2007 Adult Award Nominees are congratulated for their service under Catholic auspices.
Fr. Gary Schexnayder, Lafayette Diocesan CCS Chaplain, celebrates Palm Sunday anticipated Mass for over 175 Scouts and Scouters at the 2007 Camporee held at Camp Thistlewaite in St. Landry Parish. The Mass was preceeded by the traditional blessing of palms harvested from campground Palmettos. ______ + ______ Click here to meet our 2007 Mt. Bayou Summer Camp Chaplain! ______ + ______
Click here to see how Scouting celebrates 100 years of Youth Development! New Diocesan Religious Emblem offered: POPE JOHN PAUL II EMBLEM The Catholic Committee's newest Religious Emblem is available to:
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Our Catholic Scouts & Scouters were served with the Holy Sacrifice of the Mass at Winter Camp '06 to emphasize their Duty to God
Father Eugene Tremie, Pastor of Sacred Heart Parish in Ville Platte, graciously accepted CCS's invitation to offer the Holy Sacrifice of the Mass to over 250 Scouts and Scouters at the 2006 Mt. Bayou Winter Camp. Our sincere gratitude for his service in promoting our "Duty to God"! ______ + _______ Congratulations to our 2007 Adult Award Recipients (click here)! ______ + ______ The Catholic Committee Executive Board, Associate members, Chaplains and fellow Scouters hope you will find this site useful in providing information for the development of Scout Leadership in our Catholic movement. If you have comments or suggestion on the content or utilization of our Website, please contact our webmaster. |
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Catholic Committee on Scouting
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