Grand Rapids Catholic Committee on Scouting

04/19/2019

Father Caesar in Uganda continues to promote vocations through his Scouting ministry. Thanks to all who keep Chiro Camp and Father Caesar in your prayers. These are the most recently ordained priests that were active Scouts in the Ugandan National Seminary GABA!

01/13/2019

A very special day yesterday as the Young Scout Retreat had over 50 attendees and the Scouts learned about Our Lady of Guadalupe and Saint Juan Diego, prayed the Rosary, went to Holy Mass with the residents at Saint Anne's Home and spent time with the residents as Kevin Matthews shared his life changing experience after finding "Broken Mary" Thanks to all the leaders and adults that made this an awesome retreat.

04/24/2017

The Annual Bishop's Scout Mass for the Kalamazoo Dioceses was held at the Cathedral Church of St Augustine.

04/24/2017

The Annual Bishop's Scout Mass for the Kalamazoo Dioceses was held at the Cathedral Church of St Augustine.

03/07/2017

Most Reverend David Walkowiak presenting the Bronze Pelican awards, greeting the Saint George Trek Scouts and receiving the Saint George Award after the Diocesan Scout Mass on February 26th.

01/05/2017

It’s not too late to sign up to earn the Pope Pius XII Religious Emblem in 2 weekends time: January 14-15 and February 25-26, 2017

About the Emblem:
The Pope Pius XII emblem is Catholic Scouting’s church-related ministries and vocation program which talks about life choices, occupations and ministries in the church as calls from God. It includes youth led discussions on current issues facing the church and society.

Eligibility
Registered Venture Crew Members and Boy Scouts of the Catholic Faith
The program is designed for age 15-16 year olds but all registered Venturers (male or female before their 21st birthday) and all registered Boy Scouts (in high school, before their 18th birthday) are eligible.

Contact:

Grand Rapids Catholic Committee on Scouting website for registration and details: www.grccscouting.org

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01/05/2017

New opportunity Ad Altare Dei classes for those unable to attend the weekend sessions. GRCCS will have our first Scout/Parent kickoff meeting on Thursday, January 24th at 7:00pm. Location St. Anthony of Padua Parish, 2510 Richmond Street NW, Grand Rapids, MI. 49504.

12/22/2016

Chiro Camp Site well update. God Bless all who have helped make this improvement possible

12/20/2016

Father Caesar's thank You for helping get the well dug at Camp Chiro.

This is to convey my sincere thanks for the money send through Western Union that I have received the money as per photocopied paper below .Thanks so much,Thanks all who have contributed to this noble cause of making Chirocamp more safe for Drinking WaterBecause Water is life especially during this Christmas time really the child Jesus is born among Scouts and to orther people who will be drinking from this well Christ life will be nourishing us
May I wish you a Happy Christmas and happy new year 2017 .Be a year for more Blessings in our lives and specifically at Chirocamp and our Families too .Thanks again

12/18/2016

The good works of the Saint Louis, MO and Grand Rapids, MI Catholic Committees on Scouting continue to provide the youth in Uganda with meaningful, safe, healthy and nutritious scouting experiences. We were able to send 3,275,000 Uganda Schillings ($930) this Christmas and the safe drinking water well is being installed. Please keep Father Caesar and his youth ministry work in Uganda in your prayers throughout the year. Thanks to all who have contributed and purchased the Chiro Camp Beads that you proudly wear on your uniforms!

11/14/2016

We are looking for Scouts and Venturers who would like to earn their Ad Altare Dei Catholic Religious Emblem:

Open to:
Registered youth in a Troop or Crew of the Catholic Faith.
Designed for youth 13-14 years old, however, older youth may use this program.
Must have been an active member of a unit for 6 months.
Must have completed the 6th grade before starting the program.

The classes will be held at St Anthony of Padua Parish starting the first of the year.

There will be a meeting set up to discuss scheduling for all participants.

To register, please contact Bob Ungrey at
bobungrey@gmail or 616-824-8718.

11/06/2016

Many thanks to our Scouts and volunteers for attending this year's International Awareness Workshop held at St. Patrick's Catholic Church in Ada, MI.
Scouts had the opportunity to meet together as friends in the Catholic Church, linking the Catholic Church and the Scouting Movement from all over the world. This was a great chance for Scouts to meet priests, deacons, religious sisters and lay people who have been involved with missionary work.
Thank you for making this event a success and to Aaron Sweeney for the photos of the event.

Many thanks to our Scouts and volunteers for attending this year's International Awareness Workshop held at St. Patrick's Catholic Church in Ada, MI.

Scouts had the opportunity to meet together as friends in the Catholic Church, linking the Catholic Church and the Scouting Movement from all over the world. This was a great chance for Scouts to meet priests, deacons, religious sisters and lay people who have been involved with missionary work.

Thank you for making this event a success and to Aaron Sweeney for the photos of the event.