Religious Emblems

 

God is Love is a bilingual program to help girls explore a wide range of activities to discover the presence of God in their daily lives as members of a family, a parish,
and the Catholic Church.

A bilingual activity series developed to compliment the catechetical efforts of the parish and families with children in the second and third grades. The program helps children discover the presence of God in their daily lives as members of their family and parish.

 

Designed to help girls appreciate more  deep ly  the place that God and religion occupy in their daily life . The action oriented program is divided into three chapters, “Stretching,” “Seeking,” and Finding,” each of which blends the dimensions of discovery, prayer, service, and sacrament into a unified whole. I Live My Faith complements and supports the more formal religious education provided in Catholic Schools and parish programs.

Enables young Catholics to  “proclaim the greatness of the Lord.” This is accomplished by actively involving the participants in a understanding of Mary as a model of openness and spirituality – a woman of the church. Through various projects, discussions, and liturgical celebrations over a period of months, the participants are provided with a unique opportunity to develop new insights into their personalities, friends, parents, and the world around them.

Designed to  assist Catholic Youth in discovering how the Holy Spirit moves in thei r lives, calling them to greater participation in the church’s ministry. The four chapters cover the Holy Spirit Alive in Scripture, in the Catholic Church, in Prayer and in Your Life. Because different people have different learning styles, there are four categories of activities to choose from for chapters 1-3: written, artistic, interactive and digital. The activity in chapter 4 is the service component of the process.

Provides a special recognition to those Girl Scouts who have earned all four of the Catholic Religious Awards. For every 100 girls who join Scouting, very few earn the Gold Award. Even fewer Scouts earn a Religious Award, so to earn all four Catholic Religious Awards is a monumental feat. 

 

The purpose of the Parvuli Dei

(Children of God) emblem is to help young boys explore a wide range of activities in order to discover the presence of God in their daily lives as members of their families and parishes, and also to develop a good, positive self-image through the contributions they can make to the group or community.

Registered Boy Scouts in a BSA Troop or Venture Crew (13 to 14+ years old) who have been active members of a unit for 6 months and have completed the 6th grade.

 

The purpose of the Ad Altare Dei ( to the altar of God) program is to help Catholic Youth of the Roman Rite develop a fully Christian way of life in the faith community. The program is organized in chapters based on the seven sacraments. The seven Sacraments are a primary means toward spiritual growth.

Deus et Familia Mea (God and My Family) guides girls through an awareness of who they are as children of God in the family of the Catholic Church. Girls will learn about the Holy Mass, sacraments, traditions and history of the Catholic Church with fun, hands-on activities. Girls are encouraged to explore and perform works of charity for their families and neighbors.

Deus et Familia Mea is divided into 3 segments. Girls earn a Segment patch for each Segment completed. The indiviual Segments will complete the full patch and the medal is earned when all Segments within the the level are complete.  

Deus et Patria Mea (God and My Country) allows girls to learn about various saints representing the United States of America. Explorers enrich their faith by exploring Catholic elements that are most important to those saints, including the Eucharist, Corporal Works of Mercy, and missionary work. Deus et Patria Mea is thought-provoking, hands-on, and will foster a desire in girls to serve Jesus Christ through the Catholic Church. 

Deus et Civita Mea (God and My Community) Deus et Civitas Mea guides girls to examine service in their community through Sacred Scripture and Catholic Church Tradition. Girls learn the importance of preparing to serve through prayer and learning about people who exemplified service in their lives. Girls put what they have learned into practice by serving others and by reflecting on the impact of their service.