Diocese of Knoxville Catholic Committee on Scouting International Awareness Pin

International Catholic Awareness Pin Activity

Overview

The medallion and patch insignia of The International Catholic Conference of Scouting (ICCS) is being offered to any adults in recognition of demonstrated awareness of Scouting in the Catholic Church throughout the world.

The International Catholic Conference of Scouting provides an opportunity for its members to meet together as friends in the Catholic Church. It links the Catholic Church and the Scouting Movement all over the world. It contributes to the complete education of young people through Scouting from the perspective of the Catholic faith. It develops and enhances the spiritual dimension of Scouting in the World Scout Movement.

The Pope appoints priests to work with the International Catholic Conference of Scouting as ecclesiastical assistants (chaplains). This recognition activity is an ongoing special project of the International Committee of the National Catholic Committee on Scouting (USA). Proceeds will further the work of the International Catholic Conference of Scouting and help enable representation by NCCS chaplains at ICCS meetings and NCCS chaplain support at international scouting events.

International Catholic Awareness Activity Flier / Facilitators Guide

Eligibility

The purpose is to help the youths understand more about Catholicism in foreign countries and how it may differ from Catholicism in the United States.

Youth (6-11 years old)

Requirements

1. 1. Look up the definition of the work “catholic” in the dictionary and write out the definition.

2. Plus, do any two (2) of the following:

1. List ten (10) countries that has scouting programs for Catholics.


	2. Pass one of the religious components proper to your rank in Cub Scouts.


	3. Know the name of the Cub Scout religious emblem for Catholics. What is the language and meaning of the title of that emblem?

	4. With your parent or guardian, visit a Catholic church of a different national background or a different rite from your own.

	5. The Jerusalem Cross is used as a symbol of the International Catholic Conference of Scouting (ICCS). It represents the five wounds of Christ and is sometimes known as the “Crusader Cross.” Draw a picture or take a photo of it.

Program Completion

When the youth completes the requirements, he/she must complete the application and mail it along with the application fee to the Catholic Committee on Scouting.

Please complete the application and mail it along with the application fee to ...

ICCS Activity
Attn: George C. LeCrone, Sr.
10700 Leeward Lane
Knoxville, Tn. 37934-3012

Click here to determine the application fee or for a printable application in either Microsoft Word or Adobe Acrobat.

Presentation of the Award

This award will be mailed directly to the person that completed the award (or the person who ordered the award(s)). We encourage each unit to plan a formal presentation for their scout(s) in your Troop, Pack or at a Mass in your local Parish. If you wish a representative from the local DCCS to be there for the presentation, please call or e-mail the chairman of the committee.