Catholic Committee on Scouting Diocese of Fort Worth

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05/26/2023

We are excited to announce the recipients of this year's NCCS College Scholarships! 🎓 Their dedication to and their communities have truly set them apart. Read the announcement here: https://bit.ly/3BVqXx4.

Their journeys are a testament to the power of faith, resilience, and commitment. Congratulations, Scouts! Your futures are bright. 🌟

01/31/2023

This weekend, Scouts across the nation will be celebrating Scout Sunday. If your Scouting unit will be participating, please send photos to [email protected] or tag us in your social media posts.

The Catholic Committee on Scouting also invites all Scouts and families to a special Scout Sunday Mass at St. Patrick Cathedral in downtown Fort Worth (1206 Throckmorton St.) at 11AM. The pastor of the Cathedral, Fr. John Robert Skeldon, will recognize the scouts during Mass, offer a blessing, and following Mass, will have a brief recognition ceremony and photo opportunity in the Cathedral.
Learn more here: https://scoutingevent.com/662-67629

01/26/2023

Sunday, February 5th is Scout Sunday. In conjunction with Scout Sunday, the Catholic Committee on Scouting would like to recognize all scouts who have earned a Religious Emblem (Light of Christ, Parvuli Dei, Ad Altare Dei, Pope Pius XII) in the past year. Additionally, we would like to recognize adult leaders who have received a Religious Award (Bronze Pelican, St. George).

All scouts, adult leaders, and their families are invited to attend the 11 AM Mass at St. Patrick Cathedral 1206 Throckmorton St in downtown Ft. Worth on Sunday, February 5th. The pastor of the Cathedral, Fr. John Robert Skeldon, will recognize the scouts during Mass, offer a blessing, and following Mass, will have a brief recognition ceremony and photo opportunity in the Cathedral.

This is an opportunity to recognize and celebrate the efforts of scouts and adult leaders who have lived their Catholic faith through scouting.

01/17/2023

To be eligible, NCCS Scholarship applications must be postmarked by March 1st, 2023. Ten scholarships totaling $27,000 are being awarded this year by the National Catholic Committee on Scouting (NCCS) and are based on the applicant's service to the Catholic Church, their Community, School and Scouting. Catholic BSA Scouts, Sea Scouts and Venturers, who meet the eligibility requirements are encouraged to apply. Applicants only need to fill out one application to be considered for any of the awards and must use the current 2023 application form. Learn more about the individual scholarships, the eligibility requirements and the 2023 application on the NCCS website at https://nccs-bsa.org/college-scholarships/

01/15/2023

Congratulations to everyone recognized at last night’s ceremony:

The National St. George Award:
Father Jonathan Wallis - Vicar General of the Diocese of Fort Worth
Tom Kisner - Troop 243

The Bronze Pelican Award (Diocese Award):
Scot Fuller - Director of Field Service
Bill Brady - Troop 97
Shawn Ritchie - Troop 97
Fr. Jim Gigliotti - Pastor St Andrews
Bob Hammers - Troop 437
Eric Horton - Troop 97 (awarded last year - presentation this year)

01/07/2023

I have some exciting news.

The following Adult Scouters will receive the following Awards based on their dedication to Catholic Scouting.

Please join me in congratulating them.

The National St. George Award (we are only allowed two)
Father Jonathan Wallis - Vicar General of the Diocese of Fort Worth
Tom Kisner - Troop 243

The Bronze Pelican Award (Diocese Award)
Scot Fuller - Director of Field Service
Bill Brady - Troop 97
Shawn Ritchie - Troop 97
Fr. Jim Gigliotti - Pastor St Andrews
Bob Hammers - Troop 247
Eric Horton - Troop 97 (awarded last year - presentation this year)

The Adult Award Presentation and Dinner -
Saturday, January 14th. (The save the date was sent on December 6th)
The Dinner will begin at 6 PM.
The location is Good Shepherd Catholic Community. 1000 Tinker Road, Colleyville.
The cost is - FREE Due to Covid we haven't been able to have this event in a few years so we thought we would make it easy for our Adult Leaders to get together!

Please RSVP by Tuesday, January 10

Thank you and I am looking forward to seeing you all in person.

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Jim

Jim Hamilton
Chair
Fort Worth Diocese Catholic Committee on Scouting