The National Catholic Committee on Scouting (NCCS) is advisory to the Boy Scouts of America (BSA) and relates to the United States Conference of Catholic Bishops (USCCB) through its Episcopal Liaison.

NCCS-sponsored Catholic Scouting is the only Scouting program sanctioned by both the USCCB and BSA.

NCCS is proud to be a corporate sponsor of NCEA and supports NCEA’s mission fostering strong and vibrant Catholic schools.

Catholic Scouting

Builds on the time-honored structure and programs of the BSA – with a foundation in our Catholic faith
Welcomes boys and girls starting in kindergarten – with programming through high school – and features whole family activities
Offers more than 50 Religious Activities anyone can use, plus a range of in-depth Religious Emblems programs
Supports service projects that help young people learn about the value of volunteering and leadership in service of their community, school, Scouting and the Church

Why you should encourage young people to join Catholic Scouting

Catholic Scouting:

Creates community and complements what you teach in the classroom
Offers simple faith-filled activities and provides service project ideas
Supports kids in growing up to be good citizens and faithful Catholics
Builds character and friendships—and it’s fun
Connects young people with their Catholic faith
Engages young families in Catholic school and parish life

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Faith Formation

Catholic Scouting offers more than 50 Religious Activities that anyone can use:
- Eucharistic Revival Religious Activities are a special set of activities in support of the National Eucharistic Revival. The goal of these activities is to help all Catholics revive their faith and love of Jesus through prayer and the sacraments, especially the Eucharist.
- Rosary Series has five activities that teach young people about the Rosary.
- Marian Series has five activities that examine Marian Feasts commemorated in the United States.
- American Saint Series provides an opportunity for Scouts to learn about great men and women who influence American Catholics.
- Modern Saint Series offers Scouts examples of 20th and 21st century men and women who made an impact on Catholics around the world.
- Faith Series provides Scouts an opportunity to learn about key elements of Catholic tradition and teaching.
- International Series offers activities designed to help Scouts understand their connection to the Universal Church and fellow Catholic Scouts in the global community, as well as understand our shared responsibility to care for the Earth.
- Heritage Series includes long-standing Religious Activities to which some groups share a special devotion.

Service Projects

Commitment to serving others is a cornerstone of Catholic Scouting. Catholic Scouting leaders are encouraged to engage Scouts as young as kindergarten age in projects that help them learn about the value of volunteering to serve others. As young people grow and advance through Catholic Scouting they engage in successively more in-depth projects that help foster citizenship, develop character and build leadership skills in service of their parish, their larger community, their country and the Church. View examples of service projects broken out by age group. Catholic Scouting regularly updates a listing of service project ideas broken out by age group.
Learn more about Catholic Scouts recognized for their outstanding commitment to service.

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